Crank It Up!

TV-PG2000•30m

Reality

Music television program, showcasing popular hard rock and heavy metal videos, hosted by veteran rock radio personalities The G-Ster, Madd Maxx Hammer, and the "Radio Rat-Pack". Originally aired Friday late nights on UPN owned stations, and in syndication over the American Independent Network (AIN). Filmed in Hollywood, CA.

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Production

Southwest Multimedia, Digital Syndicate TV (DSN)

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 22, 2000

Last Aired

November 24, 2000

Networks

UPN, AIN

Created By

Guy Giuliano

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

"Live in Vegas"

Air date: 2000-09-22

The "Radio Rat-Pack" kick off the series, as they stop by various casinos, and introduce new music videos.

"Rats in Red Rocks"

Air date: 2000-10-13

The "Radio Rat-Pack" head to the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona and introduce new music videos. Madd Maxx boxes a Pantera roadie, and Dimebag makes special appearance.

"Hollywood Madness"

Air date: 2000-10-27

The "Radio Rat-Pack" head to the streets of Hollywood California, with crazy questions, new music videos, and Madd Maxx hangs with Sully of Godsmack.

"Hollywood Hotties"

Air date: 2000-11-10

The "Radio Rat-Pack" head to the streets of Hollywood California, with crazy questions, new music videos, and special visit from Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains.

"Hollyweird!"

Air date: 2000-11-24

The "Radio Rat-Pack" head to the streets of Hollywood California, with crazy questions with Hugh Hefner and Playboy Playmates, new music videos, and Rancid Randy shares his pet Tarantula.

Cast

Madd Maxx Hammer

Host

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