The Metallica Report

The week of August 28, 2014 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 also features none other than Papa Het in his element out in the wilderness. Finally, Eric Johnson, Metallica’s Tour Manager, shares his version of life on the road and how he stays busy during the downtime with his own artistic expression.  The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Listen to “Whiplash (Live - Seattle ’89)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARtT6oyjR38  Watch the Official Trailer for The Thicket: https://youtu.be/evc3S29-C2A  Eric Johnson’s Seattle Art Show: https://www.minimartcitypark.com/events/2024/9/6/the-golden-cage-trapped-at-work  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

The week of August 21, 2014 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 episode every Wednesday. 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

The week of August 14, 2014 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 brings things home with an in-depth conversation with Dan Nykolayko, Metallica’s Director of Digital Content. A major force behind what you see in The Metallica Black Box, Dan shares his unique perspective about the online museum’s latest exhibit, Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton. Dan explains the curation process for this newest installment and shares some clips of a couple of other bass players we in the Metallica world are pretty fond of.   The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.   Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton: https://metallica.com/museum 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

The 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-only exhibit on August 1, and speaks with the exhibit’s driving force, Naheed Simjee on what the project achieved.   The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. https://www.sfmoma.org 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

The 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. Sam clearly loves all things drum-related, sharing how he landed this gig, the most challenging project Lars has thrown his way, and why TAMA excitedly signed on as the lead sponsor for the Metallica Marching Band Competition. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Category 7:  https://category7official.com TAMA Drums:  https://www.tama.com Metallica Marching Band Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.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

The 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 exhibit in the band’s free digital museum, The Metallica Black Box. The exhibit will bring you closer to who Cliff was than ever before, as close friends and peers speak candidly about the man and the musician they knew so well. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. All Within My Hands Benefit Info: https://metallica.lnk.to/HH2024  Metallica Scholars Info: https://metallica.lnk.to/MSI-Year-6 The Metallica Black Box (aka the Metallica Museum): https://www.metallica.com/museum Enter to Win VIP Couch Tickets to the Benefit: https://fandiem.com/metallicala   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

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.  Finally, Renée is joined by Michał Labocha, the Local Fan Club Chapter Head of Poland’s Overkill.PL, who shares some incredible stories about his time following the band. Michał’s history with the band runs deep, and at the time of recording, he was preparing to celebrate his 100th Metallica show. As luck would have it, the gig was on his home turf! 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   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

The 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 Trujillo July 10, 2024 This 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 some of their favorite moments from episodes past.  Thanks for spending some time with us each week and for being such loyal and supportive listeners! 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   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

The 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 album itself, then veer into a brief history of the banner once displayed on stage that still hangs in HQ, in all its musty glory, to this day.Stay tuned until the end of the episode to find out how you could win a VIP trip to Mexico City for eight to enjoy two nights of Metallica from the most exciting seats in the house!The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Win a trip for eight to Mexico City:  https://fandiem.com/metallicamexico Upcoming M72 Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica 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

The 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 why Hellfest is so special in the rock world and why each year is something you have to experience for yourself. Plus, why this year is particularly meaningful to the Trujillo family. 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  Hellfest: https://hellfest.fr/en  Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  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

The 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 week are gaming influencers JP, Alec, Jake, and Jason, aka 760, Acai, A Wise Moose, and Jason Paradise, who happen to be enthusiastic members of the Metallica Family themselves! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. 760 Creations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdDlMIhEW2qokbJtPDI8pA Acai :https://www.youtube.com/@acai28 A Wise Moose: https://www.youtube.com/c/guitarheroROXS Jason Paradise: https://www.youtube.com/jasonparadise Fortnite Merchandise: https://www.metallica.com/store/?content=SLstore Music from Fortnite: https://metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaxFortnite Win a custom, autographed X-Box game console: http://fandiem.com/metallicafortnite Upcoming M72 Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour  The M72 Map: https://m72map.metallica.com Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 Marching Band Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.com  Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  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

The 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 manufacturer is also behind the buses and trucks transporting the tour from city to city. On top of all that, the company also matches the All Within My Hands donations to local organizations at each European tour stop! 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  Iveco Group: https://www.ivecogroup.com All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org The M72 Map: https://m72map.metallica.com Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  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

The 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 of the various backstage rooms, each of which as unique as the respective band members who inhabit them. Finally, our hosts crash St. Germany’s Weekend Bash, where they get show #1 reactions from a few super fans. Spoiler alert: The Metallica Family had an incredible reunion! 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  Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  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

The week of May 22, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan catches up with the one and only James Alan Hetfield. Following a nice long hibernation, the two sit down at HQ just as rehearsals for the upcoming European leg of the M72 Tour are about to kick off. James fills us in on what he’s been up to during his time off, how he’s prepping to go back on the road, and what he’s most looking forward to about being out there again. 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  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  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

The 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 divulge their favorite Metallica songs. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Month of Giving Spotlight On Skilled Trades: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org/events-and-campaigns/month-of-giving/2024-month-of-giving/spotlight-on-skilled-trades.html Meet Our Scholars: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org/who-we-support/metallica-gives-back/metallica-scholars-spotlight.html  Donate to AWMH's Month of Giving Campaign: https://allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/?campaign=1300973  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica  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

The 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 experience again. 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 local fan club chapter: https://www.metallica.com/fans/local-chapters  Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: metallica.lnk.to/2024-mog-fan-club-competition  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica 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

The week of May 1, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan spends the day/night with Metallica’s bass-master, Robert Trujillo, as he slaps and grooves with a blast from his past as a member of the funk/metal supergroup Infectious Grooves. Steff hangs with the band during their sound check at their last stop on a mini eight-city tour in Berkeley, CA. Robert fills us in on the familial vibe of this tour, his foray into set design that night, and the band’s influences, and answers the burning question of which Metallica song he would like Infectious Grooves to cover. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Infectious Grooves: https://www.theinfectiousgrooves.com/ Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica 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

The 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 to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica 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

The 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 local fan club chapter: https://www.metallica.com/fans/local-chapters  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica 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