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The Metallica ReportHardwired to Disagree: Fan Debate ft. Chris Cantz, Chris Clark, and Daniel GuthormsenThis week on The Metallica Report… It’s another installment of our favorite fan debate segment, Hardwired to Disagree, where Steff and Renée pitch ’Talli-questions and scenarios to die-hard members of the Metallica Family. Chris Cantz, Chris Clark, and Daniel Guthormsen engage in a lively and passionate discussion; will they find common ground? Or are they Hardwired to Disagree? The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.   Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register 
2026-01-0730 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportHappy Holidays from James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and The Metallica ReportThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée search for the meaning of Christmas. Well… at least what it means to James and Kirk. The guitarists share how their families spend the holidays, including traditions, favorite movies, and some silly memories from Christmases past. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.   Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming T...
2025-12-2411 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert Trujillo Roving Reporter: Formula 1 & Middle East ShowsThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée settle in as official TMR Roving Reporter Robert Trujillo takes the reins. Robert chimes in on the band’s recent stint in Qatar, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi as Metallica helped celebrate the thrilling finale of the Formula 1 season. He offers views and vibes from the stage, brings us into the F1 pits with the cars themselves, and manages to find great waves in Dubai! The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New epi...
2025-12-1018 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield & Kirk Hammett on Music, Surfing, and HumorThis week on The Metallica Report… Kirk Hammett speaks with Steffan and Renée about the importance of surfing whenever possible on tour. Meanwhile, James Hetfield discusses how he finds new music in 2025, plus he shares what’s keeping him smiling these days. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.   AWMH on CBS Sunday Morning: metallica.lnk.to/awmh-cbs Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica...
2025-12-0317 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield & Kirk Hammett Give Thanks, Australian Chapter Heads Gather for a RoundtableThis week on The Metallica Report… James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett join Steffan Chirazi to discuss what Thanksgiving means to them and share their holiday plans. But first, we enjoy a good old-fashioned roundtable conversation with Chapter Heads Dainen Pearce (Australian Anesthesia), Justin Powell (Melbourne Militia), and Rod Williams (Acting Like A Tasmaniac) to put a bow on a spectacular run of shows through Australia and New Zealand.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.   ...
2025-11-2625 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield & Robert Trujillo Check In from AustraliaThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan joins the band Down Under and gets the chance to sit down with James and Robert to hear a bit about the on- and off-stage shenanigans the guys have gotten up to in Australia. Surrounded by old friends and family, this leg of the M72 World Tour has proven to be a memorable one! Renée connects with Lise Sperling, a representative from Women's Community Shelters, one of Metallica and All Within My Hands’ donation recipients in Sydney. The...
2025-11-1924 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMetallica Brings the M72 World Tour to Australia & New ZealandThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée check in with Robert Trujillo as the band commences their tour Down Under in Perth. They also hear from Dainen Pearce, Chapter Head for Australian Anesthesia, about his Perth experience, and Rod Williams, Chapter Head for Acting Like A Tasmaniac, on his thoughts about the Adelaide gig. Both chapter heads also discuss the global Metallica community that has come to visit the party. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episo...
2025-11-1222 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportThe Metallica Fan Debate Rages OnThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée pick back up with part two of The Fan Debate, featuring super fans Don & Carla Hammond and Tricia & Andrew Dowis. This week, it’s all about the music as the couples go back and forth naming which Metallica song they would crown as the most underrated, the best for date night, the best cover song, and which holds the best Hetfield lyrics. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every W...
2025-11-0523 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportThe Metallica Fan DebateThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée sit down with two Metallica super-fan couples, Don & Carla Hammond and Tricia & Andrew Dowis, in this TMR debut of The Fan Debate. From ultimate band dinner guest to best live show, the quartet shares entertaining, provocative, and thoughtful opinions as they react and respond to our hosts’ questions.   Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Fan Club Homepage: metallica.com/fans   Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour
2025-10-2927 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportDigging Deeper into Metallica’s VaultThis week on The Metallica Report… We wrap up our final 2025 visit to Iveniem, home to the real-life Metallica Black Box. Dan Nykolayko (Metallica’s in-house curator) and Ally Bace (Inveniem archivist) join Steffan to sift through boxes, bags, and tapes to uncover more rich Metalli-gold. The excitement during this last mad rummage is palpable as the trio uncovers vintage Polaroids, ancient demos, and two hidden gems that left Dan’s gloved hands scrambling to pick his jaw up off the floor. The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum  M...
2025-10-1519 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportGet The Load Out Contest and Josh RezzThis week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée deep dive into the #GetTheLoadOut Fan Cover Song Contest currently running across Metallica’s social channels, where fans are invited to offer their interpretations of each track on Load. Renée also sits down with musician, content creator, and influencer Josh Rezz—who will be guest judging a couple of the forthcoming submissions—to discuss what makes a compelling cover version.   The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. ...
2025-10-0821 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert Trujillo’s Radio RootsThis week on The Metallica Report… Robert Trujillo sits down with Steffan & Renée to reflect on the impact and importance of radio on his early life, from his Grandma’s transistor to car rides with his mom. RT also salutes the local stations of the era, reinvokes a big name on the SoCal radio scene, and discusses how SiriusXM has taken on the mantle of being that vital cultural connector. Joining Rob in some radio recollections is HQ's content curator, Dan Nykolayko, who has been assembling deep dive rarities and treasures for Maximum Metal...
2025-10-0134 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportExodus’ Gary Holt Talks Kirk Hammett and Bay Area ThrashThis week on The Metallica Report… Gary Holt—the veteran lead guitarist of Exodus and, more recently, a member of Slayer—speaks to us about his longtime friendship with Kirk Hammett. From their school days to the stage, Gary explains how Exodus and Metallica came up in the Bay Area scene through his unique lens. Gary paints a wonderful picture of a couple of dedicated outsiders whose love of metal and good times saw them defy all the odds, achieving success and international acclaim. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly g...
2025-09-2424 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportCatching Up With Robert TrujilloThis week on The Metallica Report… Robert Trujillo checks in with Steff and Renée to reflect on his busy summer, including two memorable SoCal shows with Infectious Grooves and, of course, the impactful Back to the Beginning experience and Ozzy Osbourne’s enormous legacy. Rob also discusses a personal magical moment from that Villa Park celebration, and gives us a peek into what Metallica music the band uses to get back into the groove after some time off. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metalli...
2025-09-1722 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportBack To The Metallica VaultThis week on The Metallica Report… It’s another gloves-on adventure at Inveniem, home to the real-life Metallica Black Box. Spider-Dan, Inveniem’s Ally Bace, and Steffan unearth grocery lists, handwritten lyrics, and early band name sketches. There’s also an amusing self-written biography of the band, more vintage fan correspondence, and the answer to a long-debated lyrical question courtesy of a handwritten discovery.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. OverLoad in The Meta...
2025-09-1020 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMaximum Metallica with Lars UlrichThis week on The Metallica Report… It’s Maximum Metallica all the way as we celebrate the launch of the band’s brand new, permanent SiriusXM channel!  Lars Ulrich shares some of his most enduring memories of radio, including listening in the car after moving to the US, and early exposure to two of his favorites, Howard Stern and Oasis. He also reflects on the brave nature of SiriusXM programming and the rebellious legacy of pirate radio from his youth.  And finally, we hear from fan...
2025-09-0331 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMore Metalli-archeology at the Inveniem VaultThis week on The Metallica Report… We dive right back into another Metalli-treasure excavation with Steffan, Dan Nykolayko, and Ally Bace at the Inveniem, the home of the real-life Metallica Black Box. Among this excursion’s highlights are a rare Kirk Hammett artifact, old and intriguing setlists, and a discussion about that glorious old nugget, the cassette tape! Not to be forgotten, the CD longbox makes an appearance, and Kevin Weinstein—pay attention—because the answer is “yes!” The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from...
2025-08-2721 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportHigh Voltage: A Return To Metallica’s Vault at InveniemThis week on The Metallica Report… We're back at Inveniem, home of The Metallica Black Box, for yet another deep dive into some authentic Metalli-artifacts in the Vault. This time, the band’s content curator and digital museum custodian, Dan Nykolayko, joins Inveniem’s Ally Bace and Steffan for a bit of Metalli-archeology. Don’t worry, the gloves are most certainly on this time as the group combs through shelves and boxes in search of rare treasures! The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the s...
2025-08-2027 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportSteff & Renée’s Top Metallica SongsThis week on The Metallica Report… Steff & Renée enjoy a good old-fashioned cohost chat, sharing the Metallica songs that hold the most meaning for them, telling stories behind their picks, and reminiscing about pivotal moments in their own personal Metallica journeys. There’s also news about the Metallica Marching Band competition – with big prizes in play – plus there’s official word of things getting Sirius in Metallica world. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.
2025-08-1325 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportThe Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko Chat ContinuedThis week on The Metallica Report… We pick back up with the in-depth chat between Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko, this time featuring our own Steffan Chirazi. From the importance of a good shaker to the “viral load” that Metallica music indisputably holds, it’s another fun and informative journey into this producer’s unique era of Metallica. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music ...
2025-08-0619 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportA Chat Between Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko (Part 1)This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée cede microphones to Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko. In this first installment of a two-part discussion, we hear about Bob’s creative journey with Metallica, his recollections of the Load era, and a few studio stories. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.c...
2025-07-3029 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJason Newsted on The Load EraThis week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée hear from Jason Newsted, who brings his trademark honesty and enthusiasm to a chat about Metallica’s Load era. Enjoy his unique perspective on the band’s adventures in Tuktoyaktuk, the Sausalito recording sessions, and preparing for the rigors of Poor Touring Me. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music...
2025-07-2321 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportFans Put Together A Deep-Dive PlaylistThis week on The Metallica Report… Renée and Steff are delighted to showcase a fan-crafted deep-dive playlist, each featuring uniquely personal reasons for inclusion. We hear from Simon Cloutier, Ola Aarrestad, Ron Clark, Raquel Saddler, and Sarah and Pete Sobek about the special cuts that mean so much to them. Plus, from an undisclosed location in Vaultsville, we hear a special-edition DanLoad previewing the latest Metallica Black Box exhibit: OverLoad. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from...
2025-07-1627 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportAll Hail Black Sabbath & Ozzy: James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert Share Stories Ahead of Sabbath’s Legendary Farewell AppearanceThe week of July 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Metallica is just days away from performing at Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s long-awaited reunion and farewell show in Birmingham, England, with a heavy-hitting lineup of Sabbath-admirers. Ramping up in the excitement, Steff and Renée hear James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert share their earliest memories of hearing Sabbath’s mighty music. Robert also shares his true behind-the-scenes insight into what it's like to tour, play, and write with Ozzy, and offers a personal perspective on what makes him such a special artist and person.  The Meta...
2025-07-0229 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRoundtable Q&A with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert TrujilloThe week of June 25, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée celebrate 100 episodes of The Metallica Report! Joining them for this major milestone are James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert for a roundtable-style question and answer session fueled by fan submissions. It’s fun, loose, and engaging—the quintessential Metalli-chat vibe.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour    M72 map - m72map.metallica.com   Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch...
2025-06-2528 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica Report“Metallica Saved My Life” Premiere at Tribeca Festival, featuring Robert Trujillo & Metallica FansThe Week of June 18, 2025 on The Metallica Report… We report from the Tribeca Festival in New York City, where the band’s new documentary, Metallica Saved My Life, received its official premiere. Robert Trujillo delves into what a team effort this project was, and the Metallica Family stars of the movie — Lina Khatib, Camila Guerrero Diaz, Jose Ochoa, Austin Manning, Valerie Leclerc, and Glenn Nordbø —react to seeing their stories play out on the big screen.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesda...
2025-06-1824 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield & Robert Trujillo, plus the Third DanLoad InstallmentThe week of June 11, 2025 on The Metallica Report… James and Robert answer a couple of listener questions, addressing their influences, inspiration, and where life might have taken them if they weren’t in Metallica. We also hear the third installment of the DanLoad from Dan Nykolayko, this week exploring the DVDs in the back-breakingly gargantuan Load (Remastered) Deluxe Box Set. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered  Upcoming Tour Dates...
2025-06-1128 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMetallica’s Marching Band Magic & The Latest DanLoad of Unreleased ContentThe week of June 4th, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff & Renée discuss The Metallica Marching Band competition and hear from Virginia Tech’s Athletic Musical Director, Polly Middleton, how The Marching Virginians create their stadium-shaking interpretation of “Enter Sandman.” Then, on this week’s DanLoad, we dive deep into the world of “Shadowcast” and other related Load Deluxe Box Set morsels centering around ideas, rough takes, and alternate versions of the Load album songs. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Metallica Marching...
2025-06-0427 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert Trujillo, Mike Muir, and Tye Trujillo plus the DanLoadThe week of May 28, 2025 on The Metallica Report… It’s a family affair! Steff and Renée hear from Robert Trujillo, Mike Muir, and Tye Trujillo on the magical bond of generational family ties between Suicidal Tendencies, Team Trujillo, and Metallica. And Dan Nykolayko takes the mic as he drops the first DanLoad, a segment that dives deep into the live audio included in the huge Load Deluxe Box Set, releasing June 13. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Load Remastered Pre-Order...
2025-05-2834 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportThe Load Box Set Chat featuring Curators Dan Nykolayko and Eleni PsaltisThe week of May 21, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée sit down with Dan Nykolayko and Eleni Psaltis, the curators of the upcoming Load Deluxe Box Set. From what the band envisioned to chasing down previously undiscovered recordings and live performances, Dan and Eleni bring us from Lars’ basement to Inveniem and everywhere in between while they discuss the scope of—and stories behind—producing this gargantuan release. They even share an exclusive audio snippet!The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.
2025-05-2132 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportM72: From Virginia Tech- to Band Relationships with James, Kirk, and RobertThe week of May 14, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée reflect on a seismic night at Lane Stadium with the Virginia Tech Hokies, while James and Kirk consider how the latest phase of inter-band relationships is proving such positive fuel for both Metallica and M72 in 2025. Then, Robert runs through his “match day routine,” and James answers a question posed by fan Scott Vanderveer. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Metallica performs “Enter Sandman” at Lane Stadium: yout...
2025-05-1420 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportEnter SandmanThe week of May 7, 2025 on The Metallica Report… This week is all about “...Sandman,” “...Sandman,” “ and more “...Sandman.” First, we hear from James Hetfield about his developing appreciation for the equestrian world after meeting Sandman, the horse that just competed in the Kentucky Derby. Steff and Renée are also joined by the Virginia Fuel Chapter to chat about Virginia Tech's “Enter Sandman” phenomenon, as well as Jed Castro, the Senior Athletics Director at V Tech, who helped get the iconic entrance off the ground!The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New ep...
2025-05-0727 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield on the Return of M72, Songs, and SuperstitionsThe week of April 30, 2025 on The Metallica Report… With M72 2025 in full stride, James Hetfield sits down to discuss what it’s like to be back on the M72 stage, his relationship with some of those older songs, and his rituals and superstitions—on and off the road. James also shares his latest humorous, pre-tour nightmare anxieties and goes all-in on answering a fan’s question about the song “Escape. ”The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Load (Remastered): https://www.metallica.com/s...
2025-04-3020 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportM72 Relaunch in Syracuse Starring Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and the FansThe week of April 22, 2025 on The Metallica Report…As soon as the show in Syracuse concludes, Steffan and Renée are hard at work recapping the M72 2025 kickoff, still riding high off the energy in the JMA Wireless Dome. And no report is hotter off the press than Steff’s conversation with Robert Trujillo in the back of his van, leaving the venue. We also get the inside scoop from Robert and Kirk Hammett on what this year has in store for their doodles. Then, continuing our theme of instant reactions, our hosts catch up wi...
2025-04-2322 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportSyracuse Inbound: Countdown To The Start Of M72 2025 At HQThe week of April 16, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Steffan has set up shop in the middle of HQ on a rehearsal day as he and Renée count down the days until Syracuse hosts Metallica for the first time in 29 years! After a surprise guest quickly crashes the pod, Steff chats with superfan Todd Styles, and Renée gets the rundown on the M72 Blood Drives from Darren Irby of the American Red Cross. Our hosts also discuss the M72 Takeover Events happening throughout the North American tour. The Metal...
2025-04-1627 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportBest Live Memories: Metallica Fans Share Their Favorite GigsThe week of April 9, 2025 on The Metallica Report…As the anticipation for M72 2025 builds, dedicated members of the Metallica Family chime in with their favorite Metallica moments. Martijn van Wieringen, Robert Elliot, April Mancuso, Chris Yerges, and Tory Eide each bring us to the heart of their chosen live memories accompanied by music from each respective show. And our hosts—always willing to share their unique experiences—tell us which gigs make the top of their lists as well!The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallic...
2025-04-0930 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMetallica Scholars Chat with Robert TrujilloThe week of April 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Renee, Steff, and Robert Trujillo meet three of the many magnificent students from the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the marquee program funded by the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands. During a Zoom call hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges, we hear from Danira, a welding student challenging gender norms; Dryden, who swapped fast food for computer science; and Shane, an engineer finding new opportunities for growth. Rob then shares moments from his own journey and offers words of encouragement for our scholars.
2025-04-0224 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportThe Collection: Kirk Hammett Speaks About His New Guitar BookThe week of March 26, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Kirk Hammett joins to talk about his brand new book with Gibson Publishing, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, and dives into a series of stories about the guitars within its pages. From Flying Vs to Les Pauls—with plenty of other gems in between—Kirk discusses his relationship with these instruments, what they mean to him spiritually, the influences behind some of the acquisitions, and why this book might only be a chapter in his ongoing guitar-obsessed life!The Metallica Report – your official...
2025-03-2633 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportSmashing Boundaries - A Dive into Metallica’s Immersive Apple Vision Pro ExperienceThe week of March 19, 2025 on The Metallica Report…We explore Metallica’s collaboration with Apple to create a pioneering, 25-minute live concert film from the M72 Mexico City stop in September 2024 using immersive technology with Apple Vision Pro. Lars Ulrich, Zane Lowe, and Robert Trujillo chime in about how this technology breaks the fourth wall between the band and the fans. Then, members of the Metallica Family who experienced the free demo worldwide share their reactions after immersing themselves in “Whiplash,” including one fan who got even closer to Metallica...
2025-03-2029 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportLet There Be Light! A Chat with Metallica’s Lighting Designer Rob KoenigThe week of March 12, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Steff and Renée chat with Metallica’s lighting director, designer, and all-around music lover, Rob Koenig. A true wealth of knowledge, he discusses his process, lighting concepts behind M72, previous tours, new lighting technology, and why rainstorms are no longer a threat for Metallica shows. Rob also details his enormous passion for music, his relationship with James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert, and why the audience is such an integral part of his creative arc during an M72 gig. The Metallica Report...
2025-03-1239 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportThe HQ Audio Crew Starring Sara Killion & Kent MatckeThe week of March 5, 2025 on The Metallica Report…We’re back at HQ to speak with two vital members of the HQ Audio Crew and arguably the kindest people in the building: Sara Killion and Kent Matcke. Chief among Sara’s many responsibilities as producer Greg Fidelman’s trusted studio aide is charting and mapping every sound that Metallica makes while recording. Meanwhile, Kent facilitates audio and technical aspects of rehearsals while also assisting with many other HQ studio matters. Between them and their fastidious attention to detail, nothing is left t...
2025-03-0535 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportTreasures from James Hetfield’s Archives - Further Exploration of Metallica’s VaultThe week of February 26, 2025 on The Metallica Report…We pick back up with Steff and Renée, who are still immersed in Metallica’s archival vault. In this episode, they travel down a James Hetfield rabbit hole filled with original notebooks, lyrics, doodles, and more. Reveling in the energy emanating from the pages, our hosts seize the opportunity to get an intimate read on the frontman from a much younger season, noting how intentional his creative force has always been. And to his delight, Steff stumbles upon another blast from his own past, though he se...
2025-02-2622 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportBehind the Doors of Inveniem: A Visit to Metallica’s Archival VaultsThe week of February 19, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Led by Inveniem archivist Ally Bace, Steff and Renée enter the Metallica vault to explore physical pieces of the band’s history, including master tapes, handwritten notes, diaries, clothing, and so much more. Ally discusses her journey to becoming an archivist, the forensic process of handling the artifacts, and the emotional power these pieces hold, something Steff encounters when faced with an item that conjures an experience three decades old. We also get some insight into which Metallica members are the primary collectors and how Inven...
2025-02-1938 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportInside Metallica HQ; Meet the RunnersThe week of February 12, 2025 on The Metallica Report…We speak with the Metallica HQ Studio Runners—Jackson Langford, Jack Ketchum, Alex Coltharp, and Dana Lindstrom—about their tasks and duties around the building and beyond. From massive lunch runs to damaging cars and walls (with a purpose, of course) and from restringing guitars to joining the touring crew, some assignments are definitely less predictable than others. Plus, as you’ve come to know, there’s a lot of talent flowing through the confines of HQ beyond Metallica itself, and these runne...
2025-02-1238 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportDavid Fricke: Metallica’s Journey in Rolling Stone MagazineThe week of February 5, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Legendary music critic David Fricke details his decades-long journey with Metallica, writing some of rock journalism’s most unflinching and detailed stories about the band through the pages of Rolling Stone magazine. Beginning with their first full-assignment encounter on the Damaged Justice tour, David shares observations of Metallica’s unique fan connection and growth as the Four Horsemen ascended. David also explains how he managed to tap into the heart, mind, and soul of James Hetfield for arguably the most famous Rolling Stone/Metallica cover story back i...
2025-02-0548 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJimmy Clark; Laughter, Loyalty, and Life as Lars Ulrich’s Drum TechThe week of January 29, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Percussionist Jimmy Clark, also known in the Metallica world as Lars Ulrich’s tech, joins us to share stories of his own career, how he became friends with a mischievous young Danish drummer back in the day, his industry education in Nashville, and how he worked his way from the rafters to the stage with Metallica. Jimmy also discusses his own adherence to perfectionism and how that comes in handy while managing multiple kits on the M72 World Tour.The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all th...
2025-01-2934 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJustin Crew; Enter the World of Kirk Hammett’s Guitar TechThe week of January 22, 2025 on The Metallica Report…We continue our techs-behind-the-band series with Justin Crew, Kirk Hammett’s right-hand guitar-man of 29 years. Justin recounts the genesis of his own career from Go West to AC/DC, how he landed the Metallica/Hammett gig, the terror of flatbed trucks, being on the Poor Touring Me tour, and what his work on M72 requires. Justin also discusses Greeny, the guitar famous in its own right, and his working relationship with last week’s guest and guitar tech to James Hetfield, Chad Zaemisch.T...
2025-01-2235 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportChad Zaemisch; Inside the Mind of James Hetfield’s Guitar TechThe week of January 15, 2025 on The Metallica Report…We hear from guitar tech Chad Zaemisch. He shares what it’s like being interviewed for a job by prospective boss James Hetfield, then details his creative and technical approach to the role. He discusses how the gig has changed over the last 22 years, what working a show is like, and the importance of trust in his relationship with James. Finally, Chad recalls some memorable and satisfying moments from the last two decades.The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all th...
2025-01-1539 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportBest of TMR 2024 with Metallica & MoreThe week of January 1, 2025 on The Metallica Report…As we welcome 2025, Steff and Renée had to take one last chance to appreciate the year that was with their favorite moments and guests from The Metallica Report 2024.From bird-watching to high school memories to world tour vibes, this one covers a lot of ground! So sit back and enjoy reminiscing with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Brian Tatler, Les Claypool, Ron Quintana, Jeff Yeager, Dan Nykolayko, and, of course, our beloved hosts.T...
2025-01-0130 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportLars Ulrich, Rob TrujilloThe week of December 25, 2024 on The Metallica Report…With the holiday season in full swing, we hear from Metallica’s confirmed cinephile, Lars Ulrich. Having seen 18 films at the Mill Valley Film Festival alone, he speaks about some of his favorite movies over the last few months. And for good measure, Steff has him throw in his current musical flavors, as well.Meanwhile, Robert Trujillo shares his modest New Year’s Resolution: expanding his powers of communication with the world. Happy Holidays from Metallica HQ!The...
2024-12-2522 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportZach Harmon Talks Guitar PicksThe week of December 4, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Metallica’s long-time tech, Zach Harmon, sits down to offer an overview of how the humble yet venerated guitar pick has developed over the years for this band. Zach explains the importance of shapes, colors, sizes, and styles of these tiny tools of the trade and reveals his own fervent attention to detail and creativity when it comes to such things as the now infamous “city picks.”The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the sour...
2024-12-0418 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportHappy Thanksgiving from the Metallica FamilyThe week of November 27, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Here in America, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. For many of us, Thanksgiving day is full of lots of food, of course, and spending time with family. “Family.” That word can mean so many different things depending on who you ask. So, we checked in with a few people in our orbit to hear what family means to them, kicking it off with our own Papa Het.The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the sour...
2024-11-2716 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportFilmmaker Adam DubinThe week of November 20, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Adam Dubin, the man behind A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica, joins Steffan and Renée to revisit his time behind the Metallica curtain and share why his approach to filming struck the right chord. He also gives us a more personal look into a pivotal time in the lives of the young band members.The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.
2024-11-2024 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportA Conversation with Robert Trujillo & Jerry CantrellThe week of November 13, 2024 on The Metallica Report…This special episode of “The Metallica Report” delivers a rare conversation between Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains and Metallica’s own Robert Trujillo.With Steffan’s help, the pair delve into their early days, sharing their influences and how they first connected. They also discuss their work together on Jerry’s solo work, particularly his new album, I Want Blood, and why collaboration is so crucial to both of them. It is a unique, free-flowing conversation about the art of songwriting between two old friends and accomplished...
2024-11-1335 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo Remember Jonny and Marsha ZazulaThe week of November 6, 2024 on The Metallica Report…On the anniversary of 2022’s tribute show honoring the lives of Jonny and Marsha Zazula, James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert remember the pair who jumpstarted Metallica’s career with Megaforce Records.In 1983, the right man on the opposite coast got ahold of a No Life ’Til Leather cassette tape. This man and his business partner/wife became integral in the lives of the young members of Metallica. The band's gratitude for the parental-like support is still palpable decades later....
2024-11-0622 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; Robert Trujillo; Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine KillsThe Week of October 30, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée have a lot of ground to cover. First, our hosts ask Robert Trujillo and artist Rhys Cooper about Metallica’s return to Australia. Then, in the Spooky Season spirit, James and Robert chime in on what horror is to them.Finally, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills joins the podcast to discuss “A Work of Art,” the band’s song and extended music video for the new horror film “Terrifier 3,” and his lifelong love of slasher films.
2024-10-3025 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportPinball Wizardry: Jody Dankberg, Stern Pinball; Jeff Yeager; Rhys CooperThe week of October 16, 2024 on The Metallica Report…It’s all about Metallica Remastered, the new machine from the premier pinball game designers and manufacturers at Stern Pinball. Renée moderates a roundtable discussion of the evolution of the game with Stern’s Director of Licensing and Marketing, Jody Dankberg, artist and designer of the graphics, Rhys Cooper, and our in-house Pinball Wizard, HQ’s own Jeff Yeager.The”Pinball Committee” collaborated for almost two years to update the original Metallica game, released in 2013. Adding eight new songs, expanded gameplay, live video footage, additional game modes, and all...
2024-10-1628 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportKirk Hammett; James HetfieldThe week of October 9, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée are joined by Kirk Hammett to discuss one of the most revered guitars in rock and roll history: Greeny. One part Gibson Les Paul Standard and one part magic, Kirk gushes about his relationship with what he has dubbed “The People’s Guitar.” But even the best guitars and guitarists are incomplete without a kick-ass tech, so Kirk shares some insight into the final piece of his power trio, the multi-talented Justin Crew.James Hetfield stops in to share...
2024-10-0918 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; Reports from Mexico City; S7N and “Sin Barreras”The week of October 2, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan gives Renée —and all of us—the lowdown on how Metallica’s two weekends in Mexico City wrapped up, including updates on support acts, Lucha Libre, Robert’s Spanish, James’ take on Robert and Kirk’s spotlight in the set, and the way metal is deeply rooted in the region’s culture.Episode 60 guest Karla Farrugia (Mexitallica Chapter Head) turned Steffan on to local metal band S7N, who started their career playing Metallica covers before releasing original music. The band toured f...
2024-10-0220 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan Nykolayko; Members of MexitallicaThe week of September 25, 2024 on The Metallica Report…We hear an excerpt of James Hetfield’s conversation about his relationship with Cliff Burton, as delivered by one of the driving forces behind “Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton,” Dan Nykolayko. Joining Steffan, Dan also discusses this final installment of the exhibit, and what he learned about the iconic bassist.While in Mexico City, Steffan takes to the floor to catch up with members of the local fan club chapter, Mexitallica, who live up to their reputation as some of the most...
2024-09-2527 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMexitallica Chapter Head Karla FarrugiaThe week of September 18, 2024 on The Metallica Report…The Metallica Machine is revving up to take on Mexico City! The band is set to play four nights over the next two weekends at Estadio GNP Seguros, and for their part, Steffan and Renée are getting ready by chatting with Mexitallica Chapter Head Karla Farrugia. Karla shares her perspective on why Metallica and Mexico City are such a special combination and relives some of her - and our - favorite Metalli-moments in CDMX.The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all...
2024-09-1823 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportLes Claypool of Primus; Metallica Tour Photographers Jeff Yeager & Brett MurrayThe week of September 11, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan chats with one of Kirk Hammett’s old schoolmates… you may have heard of him. The one and only Les Claypool, the creative force behind Primus, joins the podcast to share some teenage algebra class memories. And as any good reporter would do, Renée follows up with Kirk for his take on those early days.Then, our hosts catch up with Jeff Yeager and Brett Murray, the documentarians behind the cameras at every single Metallica tour stop. How many photos...
2024-09-1130 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert Trujillo; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan NykolaykoThe week of September 4, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan catches a ride with the bass player in Seattle and learns how Robert and Kirk craft their city-specific original compositions, more quaintly known as “doodles.”Then, Dan Nykolayko, Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, returns to share a few nuggets from the latest release of “Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton,” including a clip from Metallica’s own Kirk Hammett.The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New ep...
2024-09-0426 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportKirk Hammett; James Hetfield; Metallica’s Tour Manager, Eric JohnsonThe week of August 28, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Our two favorite guitarists stop by for a little chat with Steffan and Renée. With Metallica getting ready to hit the stage at Lumen Field this weekend, Kirk thinks back to another visit to Seattle, 35 years ago, when the band played possibly the fastest version of “Whiplash” we’ve ever heard. Then, James talks Westerns and what it was like on the set of The Thicket, the new film starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis. The film als...
2024-08-2827 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; Metallica's Content & Network Manager, Jeff YeagerThe week of August 21, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Life on tour can often feel incredibly serious, so James shares the importance of having a solid sense of humor! Steffan chats with our favorite frontman about his silly, sarcastic side. Then Steff and Renée are joined by Jeff Yeager, Metallica's Content & Network Manager/Tour Photographer/Jack-of-All-Trades, for an inside look at how the band’s ever-changing setlists come together. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New epi...
2024-08-2126 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportKirk Hammett; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan NykolaykoThe week of August 14, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Renée checks in from Chicago, bringing along a chat with Kirk Hammett about the Minneapolis music scene and, who else, Prince. Kirk discusses his appreciation for Prince’s immeasurable contribution to the world of music and recounts his personal brush with The Purple One’s greatness late one night in the ’90s. While in the Windy City, Renée stopped by the official Metallica Pop Up Shop and struck up a conversation with super fan and collector, Matthew. Steffan...
2024-08-1440 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRob Trujillo; M72 in Boston; I Disappear Ticket Holders Katrina Anker and Christina MøllerThe week of August 7, 2024, on The Metallica Report…The Metallica Report celebrates its first year, so Steff looks back at what was going on 12 months ago and finds Rob discussing Hawaii with ‘Chef Kirk,’ Renee is in Boston for the start of M72’s 2024 North American leg, and I Disappear ticket holders Katrina Anker, and Christina Møller talk about the special global Metallica fan community.Steff also reports from the SF Museum of Modern Art on Breaking Sound: Lars Ulrich and 40 Years With Tama Drums, which was a one-day-o...
2024-08-0725 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; John Bush; TAMA Drums Artist Relations Manager, Sam GampleThe week of July 31, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan catches up with John Bush, the singer of Armored Saint, formerly of Anthrax, and the man who once famously turned down the opportunity to front Metallica. John strolls down memory lane with Steffan, but not before he updates us on his latest project, Category 7 - a band James recently told us he’s pretty excited about!And as Lars celebrates 40 years behind a TAMA drum kit, Steffan and Renée introduce us to Sam Gample, the brand’s Artist Relations Manager...
2024-07-3130 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; Lars Ulrich; Mike BordinThe week of July 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Renée has been mighty busy with her day job lately. This week, All Within My Hands announced its fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction AND that its groundbreaking Metallica Scholars program will now include 60 schools in all 50 US states + Guam! To celebrate that exciting AWMH news, Steffan chats with James about his design and creation of the Foundation’s logo, which includes a tracing of his own hand.  This week also marks the launch of “Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton,” the latest...
2024-07-2420 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert Trujillo; James Hetfield; Michał Labocha (Fan Club Chapter Head)The week of July 17, 2024 on The Metallica Report…M72 Europe is officially a wrap, and Steffan checks in with Robert following the final show in an absolutely buzzing Madrid as Spanish fans celebrate their Euro Cup victory!Then, inspired by gazing at the stable of guitars just offstage, Steffan unearths a chat with James about his first guitar and how his brother introduced him to rock and roll. James also reveals his earliest aspirations; it turns out he didn’t always dream of becoming a musician. ...
2024-07-1728 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportBest of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett & Robert TrujilloThe week of July 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Episode #50: James Hetfield; Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert TrujilloJuly 10, 2024This week on The Metallica Report…It’s our 50th episode! First, Steffan checks in with James on how M72 2024 has been treating him so far and just how he and those priceless guitars feel about performing in the pouring rain. Then, Steffan and Renée celebrate the big 5-0 by dipping back into the archives to relive...
2024-07-1028 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRob Trujillo; Kirk HammettThe week of July 2, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Robert Trujillo joins Steffan for a quick chat about - what else - lemons and coffee. Ok, they also got into how Rob feels on stage these days, what the vibe is like at each of these European stops, and the dedication with which he and Kirk craft their original doodles and covers that have become staples of Metallica concerts.And Steff finally tracks Kirk down to talk about less current matters - specifically the origins of Ride the Lightning. They start by touching on the alb...
2024-07-0325 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield talks Copenhagen; Robert Trujillo talks HellfestThe week of June 26, 2024 on The Metallica Report…While in Denmark, Steffan jumps at the chance to talk to a certain band member about his history with the country… it just might not be the band member you’d expect. James has been visiting Denmark for 40 years and has developed a relationship of his own with the area. He reflects on what’s changed and what’s stayed the same over time, for himself, for Metallica, and for Copenhagen.And Steffan keeps the European theme going with Robert, who explains w...
2024-06-2622 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield; Fortnite, 760 Creations, Acai, A Wise Moose, Jason ParadiseThe week of June 19, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Metallica takes over Fortnite, and Fortnite takes over The Metallica Report!Steffan checks in from Copenhagen to brief Renée and the listeners about the official Fortnite X Metallica launch. Don’t worry if you’re not a gamer; Steff & Renée introduce what Fortnite is all about and share some essential details on this unique collaboration before digging into this week’s interviews.James Hetfield talks a bit about how Metallica feels about embarking on a journey across this so-called eighth continent. Also chiming in this we...
2024-06-1928 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportJames Hetfield & The Heaviest Mail BagThe week of June 12, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan grabs our favorite frontman to ask a few questions submitted by YOU - the listeners. And even better, when James is in the mood to chat, you know the answers will be fun!The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Upcoming M72 Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour The M72 Map: https://m72map.metallica.com Metallica Marchi...
2024-06-1222 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportKirk Hammett; Francesco Polsinelli, IvecoThe week of June 5, 2024 on The Metallica Report…It’s Kirk Hammett’s turn to share his back-on-tour thoughts with Steffan. (ICYMI, Steff chatted with Robert and James during the last couple of episodes.) Kirk shares his love for being on the road and how he’s constantly striving to remain musically in the moment. It’s safe to say it… this man thrives on stage!Renée introduces us to Francesco Polsinelli, the Chief Communications Officer for M72 European Tour Sponsor Iveco Group. The electric and alternative fuel vehicle manuf...
2024-06-0528 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert Trujillo; M72 Tour from MunichThe week of May 29, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée travel to Munich for the kick-off of year two of the M72 World Tour!We get a rare front seat for Robert Trujillo’s “back on tour” process as he chats about what it’s like to get back out on the road after a break and takes Steffan along as he walks the stage for the first time in 2024.Speaking of rare… Steff and Renée go very behind-the-scenes as they pop in and out...
2024-05-2931 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMonth of Giving - Supporting Trade Education featuring Metallica Scholars Karina, Cha Zong, and ReggieThe week of May 15, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée dive into the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands. Its Month of Giving campaign is currently shining the spotlight on the Metallica Scholars program, which supports trade education.Join them for a roundtable discussion with three Metallica scholarship recipients, Karina, Cha Zong, and Reggie, and learn all about the program as it heads into its sixth year. Our Scholars fill us in on what they are studying, how obtaining this education has changed their lives, and divul...
2024-05-1533 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportLocal Chapter Super Fans - Oliver, Dereck, James, Glenn, and EricThe week of May 8, 2024 on The Metallica Report…It’s all about the fans! Local chapter members and superfans Oliver (Head of St. Germany), Eric (Virginia Fuel), and Derek, James, and Glenn (Nebraska’s The Outlaw Corn) all join Steffan and Renée for a roundtable. As everyone gets ready for a summer of live M72 shows, these longtime fans talk about what they are most looking forward to on this summer tour (spoiler alert: the camaraderie of the Metallica Family), their favorite riffs, and of course, what M72 production element they can’t wait to e...
2024-05-0827 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportZach Harmon, Metallica TechThe week of April 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée are joined by long-time Metallica tech Zach Harmon. Now a veritable Swiss Army Knife of tour and studio operations, Zach recounts the winding road to his current position that began nearly 40 years ago. He also provides insight into his unique relationships with Metallica’s pioneering bass players throughout the band’s tenure.The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Enter t...
2024-04-2435 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportMetallica Local Fan Club Chapter Members Q&A with Kirk and RobertThe week of April 17, 2024 on The Metallica Report…It’s Q & A day! Team Metallica asked local fan club chapter members to submit their questions for the band, then Steffan and Renée took those questions and grabbed Kirk and Robert to give us some answers. Check it out!The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Become a Fifth Member, join Metallica’s free fan club: https://www.metallica.com/register Find a l...
2024-04-1724 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportEpisode 32: The Women Behind the Scenes of Metallica: Addie Kellerman, Jena Rockwood, Sara Killion, Heather “Foster” Kjollesdal, Hannah Davis, Kat Vollhoffer, Eleni PsaltisThe week of March 6, 2024 on The Metallica Report…In honor of International Women’s Day later this week, Renée takes on solo-hosting duties and brings along a few other women who keep the Metallica mothership moving. Make no mistake… there are plenty to choose from! We're talking about members of management, legal, accounting, marketing, merchandising, digital, recording, touring, the record label, the foundation, and, of course, HQ.The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.
2024-03-0624 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportAll Things HQ - Part 2: Tour Of Metallica’s Headquarters With Jeff YeagerThe week of February 21, 2024 on The Metallica Report…The second installment of two episodes recorded at the band’s creative ground zero for over 20 years: Metallica HQ. Steffan and Renée tour the building with one of its longest inhabitants, Jeff Yeager - webmaster, touring photographer/videographer, and network manager.Sprinkled with fun facts and historical context, the group makes its way through the artifact-filled workshop, the infamous Some Kind of Monster kitchen, the former pick-and-pack space (yes, all your merch orders used to ship right out of HQ), the off...
2024-02-2132 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportPart 2 - Old School Deep Dive with KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron QuintanaThe week of January 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report…A fortuitous call from Kirk sets the stage, framing the metal scene in the early days and the roles Ron, Brian, and KJ played.Brian recalls the enthusiasm surrounding Metallica’s first album by the band members and, if you will, the founding Metallica Family members - many of whom would be acknowledged decades later. KJ traces Lars’ passion for supporting his peers back to the early ’80s, with one album in particular. Ron further taps into Metallica’s appreciation for music, dis...
2024-01-2425 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportOld School Memories with KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron QuintanaThe week of January 17, 2024 on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée are joined by old friends KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron Quintana for a trip back to the humble beginnings of Metallica. From fanzines to tape trading to shows at the legendary Stone in San Francisco, these guys have seen it all and are bonded for life to each other and the band through their undying love of music.  Ron, the man behind the name Metallica, flashes back to meeting that “strange new kid” at Strawberry Hill in Golden...
2024-01-1724 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportWe head to Detroit; James talks “Messengers;” Garrett Whitlock of Mammoth WVH; final M72 shows of 2023This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée check in from the Motor City for the final two shows of 2023 on the M72 World Tour. Steff tells us of his time touring resurgent downtown Detroit with Robert, visiting the historic Motown Museum and Fox Theatre.James explains why he created Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield, and we hear more about and from the multi-generational fans who attended the book signings in Detroit and St. Louis.Renée chats...
2023-11-1519 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert with Suicidal Tendencies in Mexico; James, Steffan, and Renée in St. LouisNovember 8, 2023This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée check in with details about the weekend from deep in the bowels of the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.Rob Trujillo updates us on his whirlwind weekend in Mexico City, where he filled in on bass for his son, Tye. This wasn’t just any substitute gig… he was joining Suicidal Tendencies for a full set for the first time in 27 years!!Renée reports back about two of our Wee...
2023-11-0821 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportListeners’ favorite horror films; Lars on St. Anger, 72 Seasons and an era of turmoil; traveling fans and chapter headsThe week of Week of November 1, 2023 on The Metallica Report…Hot on the heels of last week’s Halloween celebration with a special Hammett-horror-episode, listeners report what their favorite fright-night feature film is. We have a couple of nuggets from the recently published in-depth and wide-ranging conversation between Steffan and Lars for the band’s online magazine, So What! As the oft-debated St. Anger celebrates its 20th anniversary, Steff acknowledges that, much like that album, 72 Seasons has entered the world following a comparable stretch of unease and uncertainty. With the benefit o...
2023-11-0121 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportPower Trip recap; Kirk on GNR; James on his fandom; Robert fresh off stageThe week of October 11, 2023 on The Metallica Report…Steffan fills us in on what went down in the desert at Power Trip. Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Tool, and Metallica took the stage last weekend, and now James, Kirk, and Robert will take you behind the scenes with their first-hand accounts.Kirk shares his appreciation for the enduring chemistry between Axl, Slash, and Duff, reminding him of a stripped-down version of GNR from the late ’80s.James gets into his own fa...
2023-10-1118 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportKirk on surfing; Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills; “Fuel" with AWMH supporter and super fan Yuji MooreThe week of September 13, 2023 week on The Metallica Report…Kirk Hammett is back, but this time, he’s talking surfing and how his approach to the waves differs from Robert’s. Later, Spencer Charnas describes his songwriting process and what it’s like to bring an Ice Nine Kills production to the Metallica stage.Then we step off the stage and into the crowd to hear from a few fans. First, a passionate All Within My Hands supporter named Yuji Moore, who also happens to be an intelligence analyst in the U...
2023-09-1319 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportKirk on "Shadows Follow"; band chef Simon Mitchell on prepping food on tourThe week of September 6, 2023 on The Metallica Report…Kirk “The Ripper” Hammett discusses his solos on 72 Seasons and the M72 World Tour, specifically his approach to the song “Shadows Follow.” He also geeks out while recounting hanging out with Pete Townshend, the legendary guitarist of The Who, at the Hollywood Bowl and the Peter Green tribute show at the London Palladium.Band chef Simon Mitchell checks in from Dallas with the low-down on the Metalli-menu and how he preps fresh, healthy meals to help keep the guys in top-performing shape out on...
2023-09-0618 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportDallas night one recap with Robert; Metal Blade Founder Brian SlagelThe week of August 23, 2023 on The Metallica Report...Steffan and Renee check in with Robert for his thoughts on night one in Texas, just moments after he left the incredibly energetic AT&T Stadium! And with LA on the M72 horizon, the West Side native talks about his upbringing steeped in beach and skate culture and his later-found appreciation for the East Side.Next, we stay in LA but flash back to Metallica’s early days with Metal Blade Records president, Brian Slagel, for a first-hand account of the ex...
2023-08-2316 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportRobert and Kirk on solos; Lars’ Drum Tech Jimmy Clark; “Fuel” with fan Heather LohnesThe week of August 9, 2023 on The Metallica Report....Join Steffan and Renée for a preview of the M72 World Tour, recorded just before the North American run kicked off in New Jersey.This week, our hosts chat with Jimmy Clark (Lars’ drum tech) about keeping his equipment up to the boss’ standards. Then they get the scoop on Robert and Kirk’s plans for the M72 jams, straight from the bass man himself. Next, they look ahead to Arlington, TX, where both nights will be broadcast live to over 2...
2023-08-0918 minThe Metallica Report
The Metallica ReportLars checks in; Europe tour recap; US tour previewKeep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source. Welcome to The Metallica Report, THE official Metallica podcast! This week of August 2, 2023 kicks off with a message from Lars, followed by a glance back at the European leg of the M72 World Tour, a preview of what’s to come in North America starting this week in New Jersey, plus a few crazy facts about the massive production. You’ll also hear from Austin Manning, head of the Fifth Member Chapter New York Attitude, about what he’s most looking forward to on this...
2023-08-0217 minWhole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!
Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!Rob Trujillo / METALLICARob Trujillo about the new record "72 Seasons" and his fabolous hair Metallica's new album "72 Seasons" is out now! In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, we talked to bassist Rob Trujillo about the longest song in the band's history and the secret to his fabulous hair. Enjoy! +++ Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock! At ROCK ANTENNE, Germany's original Rock radio station, we don't only bring the best Rock music to you - we also care about the stories behind! In this podcast, we talk to international rockstars about what goes on with them. Subscribe to...
2023-04-1722 minThe Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black Album
The Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black AlbumSide 8. Metallica. Rules.Joining Lars, James, and Kirk is bassist Robert Trujillo, who climbed aboard Team Ugly full force. They step back to look at why and how The Black Album became one of the best-selling albums of all time – and how the remastered deluxe edition and the breadth of The Metallica Blacklist make it even more powerful today. What comes next? Suffice to say, the band is not looking back. The red carpet guest list includes: Bob Rock, Rob Halford, Alice Cooper, Jon Pardi, Ross Halfin, David Fricke, Laina Dawes, Ann Powers, Gregg Steele Heppner, plus many more.See Privacy Po...
2021-10-0848 minWhole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!
Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!Jason Newsted / Ex-METALLICAJason Newsted on memories, re-makes and more about Metallica's Black Album The legendary Black Album changed everything for Metallica! Not only the sound was different - the record showed them the door for a whole new league of worldwide success! As the bass player of the band Jason Newsted experienced the whole breakthrough in 1991! We talked to him about memories of making the record, the influence of producer Bob Rock and asked if he liked the new sound from the beginning. Enjoy! +++ Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock! At ROCK ANTENNE, Germany's original Rock...
2021-09-0820 minThe Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black Album
The Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black AlbumThe Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — Official TrailerWe're one week away from the release of The Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black Album. It's the story of The Black Album as only Metallica can tell it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-08-1302 minThe Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black Album
The Metallica Podcast: Volume 1 — The Black AlbumThe Metallica Podcast Volume 1: The Black Album — coming soonHere’s a taste of The Metallica Podcast Volume 1. Available everywhere later this month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-08-0401 minWhole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!
Whole Lotta Talk - Interviews that rock!Kirk Hammett / METALLICATalking about S&M2, surfing, writing new music and German Schlager What's news with Metallica? Their remake of the legendary S&M live album is coming in August, so we called Kirk Hammett himself in Honolulu to find out more. In our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Kirk gives insights into working on S&M2 and also working on completely new music - which apparently he does best while on a surf board. :-) Also, we discover his unconventional love of German Schlager and other fun things. Aloha and enjoy!
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