The Metallica Report

The 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 & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered  Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/month-of-giving-2025  Shop Month of Giving Limited-Edition Merch: metallica.com/store/month-of-giving Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour   M72 map - m72map.metallica.com  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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. Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered  Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/month-of-giving-2025 Shop Month of Giving Limited-Edition Merch: metallica.com/store/month-of-giving  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour   M72 map - m72map.metallica.com  “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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: youtu.be/vKNk5-9sP98  For Whom The Band Tolls Competition: metallicamarchingband.com Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/month-of-giving-2025  Shop Month of Giving Limited-Edition Merch: metallica.com/store/month-of-giving Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour  M72 map - m72map.metallica.com   “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 episode every Wednesday.James Meets Sandman: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKnBYJSy_2/“Enter Sandman” at Lane Stadium: https://youtu.be/M_uzuB-sryw?si=xvZknrFy6kyqmoKX For Whom The Band Tolls Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.com Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour M72 map - https://m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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/store/load-remastered  Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour  M72 Map - https://m72map.metallica.com  “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life  Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 with fans as they exit the very first screening of the band's new documentary, Metallica Saved My Life. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour  M72 map - https://m72map.metallica.com  “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life  Kirk & Robert on their Upcoming Doodles: https://www.instagram.com/metallica/reel/DIpk8GhvyWV  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 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 Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour  Takeover Events: metallica.lnk.to/M72Takeover2025  M72 Map: https://m72map.metallica.com  American Red Cross x Metallica Blood Drives - https://www.redcrossblood.org/metallica  “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life   Live Metallica: https://livemetallica.com  Local Metallica Fan Club Chapters: https://www.metallica.com/fans/local-chapters  All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org  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 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. Martin 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 Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life  Live Metallica: https://livemetallica.com  Local Metallica Fan Club Chapters: https://www.metallica.com/fans/local-chapters  All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org  Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org  Metallica Scholars: http://allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars  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 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, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. “The Collection: Kirk Hammett” on Metallica.com: https://metallica.lnk.to/KH-The-Collection  “The Collection: Kirk Hammett” on Gibson.com: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/kirkhammettbook  Kirk Hammett Gibson Greeny: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/page/kirk-hammett-greeny  Kirk Hammett Yellow Jazz III Pick Tin: https://metallica.lnk.to/KH-Yellow-Pick-Tin  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 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 than he could have imagined at The Grove's Apple Store in Los Angeles. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Book Your Free Metallica Apple Vision Pro Demo: http://apple.co/MetallicaVP  Apple Vision Pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro “Metallica Live from Mexico City” (Apple Exclusive EP): https://music.apple.com/us/album/m72-world-tour-mexico-city/1801286006 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 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 – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 to chance when it comes to making sure Metallica has the best recording and rehearsal environment possible. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. 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 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 seems to remember it differently. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. The Metallica Black Box: 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

The 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 Inveniem and The Black Box work together. Finally, we stumble upon our inspiration for this week's Metallica Report Spotify playlist. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. The Metallica Black Box: 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

The 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 runners are no exception. We hear a bit about Low Levee (Jackson and Alex's band) and Milk For The Angry (Dana's band), both entrenched in the local Bay Area music scene on top of being favorites among HQ staff. We also find out how Jack, a visual artist and screen printer specializing in classic-style and retro rock posters and t-shirts, helps James Hetfield level up his art supply stash. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Milk For The Angry: linktr.ee/milkfortheangry  Low Levee: linktr.ee/lowlevee   Jack Ketchum: https://www.instagram.com/peoplemydogbites  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 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 in April 1993. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. David Fricke/Rolling Stone Magazine: https://www.rollingstone.com/author/david-fricke  David Fricke/Tidal Magazine: https://tidal.com/magazine/author/davidfricke/47  David Fricke/Sirius XM: https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/tag/david-fricke  Fricke's Picks Radio Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/06luEBzWT5ZQqVLhH11Bpb  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 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 things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Lars Ulrich 40th Anniversary Drum Kit: metallica.lnk.to/TAMA-LarsUlrich40  Lars Ulrich Signature Snare Drum: metallica.lnk.to/TAMA-LU1465 Lars Ulrich Signature Drum Sticks: metallica.lnk.to/LarsUlrich-AHEAD-sticks 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 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. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. “Greeny” Les Paul Standard: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/kirk-hammett-greeny  Kirk Hammett ESP guitars: metallica.lnk.to/ESP-KirkHammett  Kirk Hammett Cry Baby® Wah: metallica.lnk.to/Dunlop-KH95  Kirk Hammett Jazz III Pick: metallica.lnk.to/Dunlop-47-KH3N  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 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 things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. California Community Foundation: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund  Pasadena Community Foundation: https://pasadenacf.org/supporting-our-community-eaton-canyon-fire-relief-recovery-fund  Lite-Time Wireless Stage Solutions: https://lite-time.com  James Hetfield ESP Products: metallica.lnk.to/ESP-JamesHetfield  Ernie Ball Papa Het Strings: metallica.lnk.to/ErnieBall-JamesHetfield  Papa Het Pick Tin: metallica.lnk.to/JH-PickTin  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 January 8, 2025 on The Metallica Report… We speak with James Hetfield about his perennial and peerless lyrics. Our songwriter shares what he loves about the architecture of words, whether he sees himself as a storyteller, and his appreciation of Tom Waits. Then, we take a trip back through the So What! archives to revisit his approach to songs such as “Harvester Of Sorrow,” “Moth Into Flame,” and “ManUNkind.” Finally, he discusses the soul searching behind 72 Seasons and explains—what he has determined to be—the three phases of “Fuck it!”  Become a Fifth Member: https://www.metallica.com/fans  The Metallica Black Box: 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

This week we have Steff and Renee introducing the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast from PBS. We've become regular listeners and hope you enjoy it too.

The 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. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. 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 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 Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Helping Hands Concert: https://www.youtube.com/live/7SIS9gYdmZY  Helping Hands Auction: https://helpinghandsauction.com  Mill Valley Film Festival: https://www.mvff.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

The week of December 18, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée bring all the details from last week's Helping Hands Concert & Auction at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Coverage starts during rehearsals when Lars and Robert share the band's approach to the unique nature of this traditionally acoustic/electric show. Metallica superfan Jason Momoa takes us back to his entrée into music, his love of bass, and his admiration for All Within My Hands. Then, LA Rams Offensive Tackle Rob Havenstein–who used NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative to spotlight AWMH–shares how he discovered the mighty Metallica. We also get a review of the show itself, where our hosts discuss SistaStrings, Sammy Hagar and his “The Best Of All Worlds” band, and the very special Metallica sets. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Helping Hands Auction: https://www.helpinghandsauction.com  All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org  Jason Momoa: https://www.instagram.com/prideofgypsies  Rob Havenstein's AWMH Cleats: https://www.helpinghandsauction.com/lite-ui/?controller=lots&action=showLot&id=78  Sammy Hagar: https://www.instagram.com/sammyhagar  SistaStrings: https://www.instagram.com/sistastrings  Avi Vinocur: https://www.instagram.com/avispersonalprofile 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 December 11, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée are getting ready for the fourth biennial Helping Hands Concert & Auction on Friday, December 13, by speaking with two of this year's honorees. First, Renée catches up with actress Maggie Baird (aka the mother of Billie Eilish and Finneas) from Support + Feed. If that organization sounds familiar, it's because Support + Feed joined us on the 2024 North American M72 run of shows, spreading the word about their work changing the food equity system through education around a plant-based diet. Next, Renée and Steff enjoy an in-depth chat with Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament, who discusses his non-profit organization, Montana Pool Service. MPS works to build world-class skate parks and connect youth communities in Montana, Washington, and South Dakota. Though unavailable to join the podcast this week, we still get to hear from Father Greg Boyle, the founder of our third honoree this year, Homeboy Industries. By providing hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, Homeboy Industries has evolved into the largest gang intervention, rehab, and re-entry program in the world. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Helping Hands Auction: https://www.helpinghandsauction.com  Support + Feed: http://supportandfeed.org  Montana Pool Service: http://montanapoolservice.com  Homeboy Industries: http://homeboyindustries.org  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 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 source. New episode every Wednesday. Dunlop: https://www.jimdunlop.com/products/guitar-picks  Get picks at: https://www.metallica.com/store/accessories/picks-sticks  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

This week we have Steff and Renee introducing the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast from PBS. We've become regular listeners and hope you enjoy it too.

The 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 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 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. Adam Dubin: https://www.instagram.com/dubinator64  A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/a-year-and-a-half-in-the-life-of-metallica/umc.cmc.671p1wmt7yvra5lly8vdl2wn4  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 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 musicians. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Jerry Cantrell: https://jerrycantrell.com  “I Want Blood”: https://shop.jerrycantrell.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

This week we have Steff and Renee introducing the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast from PBS. We've become regular listeners and hope you enjoy it too.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The week of September 18, 2014 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

The week of September 11, 2014 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 do they take a night? How do they pick their shots? Until what time in the wee hours of the morning do they work?! Find out all of that and more on this week's episode! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Les Claypool: https://lesclaypool.com  South of the Pumphouse: https://www.amazon.com/South-Pumphouse-Claypool/dp/1933354062  Photos by Jeff Yeager on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosbyjeffyeager  Brett Murray Photography on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettmurrayphotography  #MetallicaGivesBack Tour Donations: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-gives-back-on-tour.html  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 September 4, 2014 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 episode every Wednesday. Orion: A Tribute To Cliff Burton: https://metallica.com/museum Maya Neelakantan Performs "Master Of Puppets": https://youtu.be/-4pRhWAi80s?si=1DvVHtVUSqV72MXk  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 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 Simji 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