Episodes

  • Episode 67: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo Remember Jonny and Marsha Zazula

    Episode 67: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo Remember Jonny and Marsha Zazula
    Nov 6 2024
    The 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. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Megaforce Records: https://www.megaforcerecords.com Upcoming M72 Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Episode 66: James Hetfield; Robert Trujillo; Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills

    Episode 66: James Hetfield; Robert Trujillo; Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills
    Oct 30 2024
    The 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. 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 Ice Nine Kills: https://iceninekills.com “A Work of Art” Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9TzUxGPbI0 Rhys Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/rhyscooperart Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Episode 65: James Hetfield; Kirk Hammett

    Episode 65: James Hetfield; Kirk Hammett
    Oct 23 2024
    The week of October 23, 2024 on The Metallica Report… In honor of World Mental Health Day, Steffan and Renée tackle the important issue of self-care with James and Kirk, as Metallica’s guitarists share their secrets for staying healthy both in mind and body. James discusses meditation—how it has helped him, the many forms it takes, and why sometimes disengaging from the world is necessary. Kirk focuses on nutrition and his strategy for taking care of his body on the road. He travels with a little kitchen, ready to be set up in any hotel room in the world, so he can enjoy homemade soup and salads, often using vegetables from his own gardens. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. World Mental Health Day: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Episode 64: Pinball Wizardry - Jody Dankberg, Stern Pinball; Jeff Yeager; Rhys Cooper

    Episode 64: Pinball Wizardry - Jody Dankberg, Stern Pinball; Jeff Yeager; Rhys Cooper
    Oct 16 2024
    The 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 the new technology was a labor of love for this team. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Stern Pinball: https://sternpinball.com/ Rhys Cooper: https://studioseppuku.bigcartel.com/ Metallica Store: https://www.metallica.com/store/stern-pinball/ Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Episode 63: Kirk Hammett; James Hetfield

    Episode 63: Kirk Hammett; James Hetfield
    Oct 9 2024
    The 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 what about M72 2023 & 2024 will be carried over to future performances and why “mistakes” are nothing to be afraid of. 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 An Interview with Metallica’s Techs: http://metallica.lnk.to/sw-backline Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 62: James Hetfield; Reports from Mexico City; S7N and “Sin Barreras”

    Episode 62: James Hetfield; Reports from Mexico City; S7N and “Sin Barreras”
    Oct 2 2024
    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 five maximum-security prisons in Mexico City for their documentary, “Sin Barreras,” which just won three awards at Cannes. Steffan spoke to the film’s directors Gonzalo Figueroa and Louisa Melo to learn why music is at the heart of their film, and to S7N frontman, Mao Kanto, about why this was such a profound experience for the band. 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 S7N: https://s7nmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fearless “Sin Barreras” Trailer: https://youtu.be/1pmtEqCrArs Metallica Marching Band Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.com Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 61: James Hetfield; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan Nykolayko; Members of Mexitallica

    Episode 61: James Hetfield; Metallica’s Director of Digital Content, Dan Nykolayko; Members of Mexitallica
    Sep 25 2024
    The 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 passionate Metallica fans in the world! 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 Orion: A Tribute to Cliff Burton: https://www.metallica.com/museum Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Episode 60: Mexitallica Chapter Head Karla Farrugia

    Episode 60: Mexitallica Chapter Head Karla Farrugia
    Sep 18 2024
    The 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 things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Upcoming M72 Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour Orgullo, Pasión, y Gloria: Tres Noches en la Ciudad de México: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/orgullo-pasion-y-gloria-tres-noches-en-mexico/umc.cmc.7jf728n2z5llf6w549nbfral0 Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins