METAL AND MONSTERS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Gibson's YouTube Channel's METAL AND MONSTERS show has a Halloween special! METAL AND MONSTERS host Count D (Rob Zombie band), sits down for an in depth interview with Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett to discuss monsters, metal, and horror memorabilia. The interview features photos from the films that helped shape Kirk’s love of horror. Kirk, and Count D talk about their love of films, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Exorcist, and Nosferatu. Kirk also discusses making music in Metallica, his new solo album Portals, and his top 10 horror bands of all time.

Additionally, this episode of METAL AND MONSTERS provides the ultimate behind-the-scenes field trip to Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios in Hollywood. Count D visits Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, John Murdy and learns the process of how the Halloween Horror Nights mazes are designed and constructed. John talks collaborations with Slash, Alice Cooper, and Ozzy Osbourne, and takes the METAL AND MONSTERS crew through the Universal Monsters and Killer Klowns from Outer Space mazes.

METALS AND MONSTERS is primarily filmed on location in downtown Los Angeles within the historic 2,000 seat Los Angeles Theatre. Constructed in 1930, Charlie Chaplin helped fund the completion of the building so it would be ready to premiere his film City Lights in January of 1931. After closing its doors in 1994, the Los Angeles Theatre sat vacant for many years until serving as a film and television location for productions including “Man on The Moon,” Charlie’s Angels,” “Mad Men,” and “The Lords of Salem.” The theatre received a major renovation in 2006 and has since reopened for stage shows and concerts.

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METAL AND MONSTERS

The 1980s were a time of heavy metal bands and horror movies; so this '80s kid was geeked to discover a new online video series on Gibson TV, the YouTube channel for the iconic guitar brand, that focuses on this this music and these films. "Metal and Monsters" is hosted by Matt “Count D” Montgomery -- bassist for the King Freak himself, musician, and filmmaker Rob Zombie. During each of the show's 60-minute episodes, Count D will delve into stories about how music and movies have been tied together by supernatural themes. You can view "Metal and Monsters" for FREE at Gibson.com or on YouTube.

In the first episode of “Metal and Monsters,” Count D journeys to Elm Street as he reunites Robert Englund, aka Freddy Krueger, and Don Dokken of the heavy metal band Dokken to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Dokken wrote the song "Dream Warriors" for the movie which was released as a single from the film as well as appeared on Dokken’s album Back for the Attack. This debut episode of "Metal and Monsters" will show never before seen photos from the “Dream Warriors” video shoot which features Freddy Krueger as well as clips from the film, plus Robert and Don discuss musical influences in their lives and tell behind-the-scenes tales of their Nightmare on Elm Street experiences.

Other content showcases Motörhead, Iron Maiden, and Megadeth action figures from Super7, provides a look back at the making of a Metallica ground-breaking album, and explores the 35-year history of the band Carcass. Interact with the show by sending it some Fang Mail commenting on episodes or suggesting future guests and topics will enter you into a giveaway for Metallica and Super7 merchandise. Send in your messages old school '80s style by mailing through the post office a letter to: 

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What would you want to see in upcoming "Metal and Monsters" episodes? I'd like to see a segment with Ozzy Osbourne recounting his vampiric bat incident and other memorable concert moments on tour. How about a trick or treat movie reunion with Ozzy, Gene Simmons and some of the remaining members of Fastway? I hope this Gibson TV series rocks on for awhile!