Metal has always been somewhat marginalized, and I love to prove the perception and stereotypes that go with it wrong. Eddie Trunk lovemarginalizemetal Change image and share on social
In a way, Jersey really supports rock, maybe more than New York City and Long Island. I know plenty of bands that tour and do much better at Starland or other clubs in New Jersey than others in the tri-state area. Eddie Trunk areabandcity share on social
It's hard for people to realize now, but my gosh, when I was in school, you could not name a group that was less cool than Kiss. Going in to school with a Kiss T-shirt, you were asking for ridicule. In '77, they were one of the biggest bands in the world, but by '80, there was a severe backlash. Eddie Trunk backlashbandbig share on social
Years ago, I carved out an identity, and it has always been about having a voice to tell people about stuff I love. Eddie Trunk agocarveidentity Change image and share on social
Anytime rock and metal can get on mainstream TV at all, it's a good thing. Eddie Trunk anytimegoodmainstream Change image and share on social
Guys like Howard Stern, Bill O'Reilly, Jim Rome, Bill Maher, those are the guys I love and respect as broadcasters. Eddie Trunk billbroadcasterguy Change image and share on social
I wrote the music column in my high school newspaper. Eddie Trunk columnhighmusic Change image and share on social
When I was a kid just starting out on the radio, I would always watch people. And I'd see the interest they'd have in trying to get a photo with an artist or get a ticket stub signed. I guess, to me, that's the ultimate thing - to know that what you've done is important enough to other people that they want to take a picture with you. Eddie Trunk artistguesshave share on social