The Metallica Report

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

The week of April 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Riff master Brian Tatler cranks up the Wayback Machine to share stories of Diamond Head’s biggest (and possibly only) fan in America in 1981: a 17-year-old named Lars Ulrich. Turns out, that same kid was starting a band of his own. A few traded covers and several decades later, and the rest is history! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Diamond Head: https://www.diamondheadofficial.com Saxon: https://www.saxon747.com  “Am I Evil” by Diamond Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOy6trrcm0Q  “It’s Electric” by Diamond Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZXnTzRp4no  “No Remorse” covered by Diamond Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUxAWjRkNo   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 3, 2024 on The Metallica Report… A seemingly unlikely pairing, the paths of Elton John and Metallica have crossed over the years more than you might think. Ahead of PBS’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song broadcast honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Kirk and Rob join Steffan and Renée to share a few fun stories about Sir Elton. Premiering on Monday, April 8 at 8 PM ET (check local listings), catch Metallica’s rendition of “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” as part of a star-studded evening featuring Joni Mitchell, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Maren Morris, Billy Porter, Charlie Puth, and Jacob Lusk of Gabriels. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: https://www.pbs.org/show/gershwin-prize  Elton John: https://www.eltonjohn.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 March 27, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée bring us the inside scoop on James Hetfield’s love of cigars, including the new BLACKENED “S84 Shade to Black” by Drew Estate. Then they check in with Robert Trujillo, who is in the midst of a few gigs with his Infectious Grooves crew, including shows in Australia! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. BLACKENED “S84 Shade to Black” by Drew Estate: http://metallica.lnk.to/s84-shade-to-black  Infectious Grooves: https://www.theinfectiousgrooves.com  Suicidal Tendencies: https://suicidaltendenciesofficial.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 March 20, 2024 on The Metallica Report… It’s time for part two of our conversation with our producer, Greg Fidelman. This one is for all of you who wanna know what it’s like being at the helm of the control room at HQ! Greg shares what it was like working with Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and the only other artist who’s actually recorded at HQ, Lou Reed. And don’t miss the story of how S&M2 came to be, starting, as you can imagine, with a phone call from Lars.  Watch the full interview at metallica.lnk.to/TMR-GregFidelman.  The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. 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 13, 2024 on The Metallica Report… When it comes to Metallica’s creative process, Greg Fidelman has become the “unofficially official” fifth member of the band. He began his music career in the late ’80s as the lead guitarist of his own group, but Greg really hit his stride on the other side of the studio glass about a decade later. From engineer to mixer to producer, this Grammy-winner has worked with some major heavyweights, including Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Slayer.  As you may know - and as Steffan, Renée, and the whole Metallica operation are thankful for - he’s been firmly entrenched in the Metallica camp since 2008, when he joined Rick Rubin’s Death Magnetic production team.  The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments:http://metallica.com/podcast Eating better is easy with Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Every fresh, never-frozen meal is chef-crafted, dietitian- approved, and ready to go in just 2-minutes. You’ll have over 35 different options to choose from every week, including Calorie Smart, Protein Plus, and Keto. Also, there are more than 60 add-ons to help you stay fueled up and feeling good all day long. What are you waiting for? Get started today and get after your goals. Head to www.factormeals.com/metallica50 to get 50% Off Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices