METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica

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Episode 401 - Avi Vinocur Returns! Dec 18, 2024

Show notes

Avi Vinocur is one of the primary singers and songwriters of Goodnight, Texas. He's also occasionally a fifth member of Metallica and a longtime friend of Metal Up Your Podcast. This week Avi talks all things Helping Hands 2024. Topics include:

- the Pixies
- what it’s like playing in a band with Metallica
- Hetfield’s demos
- rehearsing with Metallica
- B-benders, fractals and dialing in Metallica tone
- Avi’s guitars
- load in and soundcheck for the show
- getting Sista Strings involved
- Henry Salvia on keys
- practicing with Rob and Kirk
- Jason Mamoa
- opening with “Low Man’s Lyric”
- harmonizing with James Hetfield
- Avi’s in-ear mix
- playing with Lars Ulrich
- the importance of Metallica fans
- the strange power of “Nothing Else Matters”
- bringing back “The Unforgiven II”
- re-imagining “Fuel”
- Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam on “Hit the Lights”
- Goodnight, Texas on tour
- Avi’s new solo record

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Episode 188 - Avi's first appearance on Metal Up Your Podcast is HERE.

Episode 246 - Avi Vinocur Returns HERE.

Episode 315 - Avi Vinocur Returns Again HERE.

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Episode 400 - Woodstock '99 (w/commentary) Dec 09, 2024

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This week guest host Angelo Gonzalez joins Clint to talk all things 90's Metallica before burning down the legendary Woodstock '99 performance with commentary. Watch along at the link below or just enjoy the shenanigans, etc.

Watch Metallica's performance along with the podcast HERE.

Re-visit episode 245 for a deep dive into the disaster of Woodstock '99 HERE.

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Episode 399 - Top 5 (Deep Cuts) Dec 03, 2024

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Clint and Brad talk current Metallica news, read listener e-mails and break down their current top 5 deep cuts. Enjoy!

Topics discussed:

- thanksgiving catch-up
- Brad and the pigs
- bacon and culture
- Clint and hot dogs
- incompetence in sports
- fan shoutouts
- Sick New World Festival cancels
- the economics of the music industry
- healing the world
- Tony Iommi praises Metallica
- Robert Trujillo and song writing
- listener e-mails
- The Greasy Strangler
- bass on Justice
- facial recognition in arenas
- Pant-Hair-A
- Clint’s top 5 Deep cuts
- H.P. Lovecraft
- Nick Cave
- Brad’s top 5 deep cuts
- S&M2
- what is a deep cut?

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Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended.

The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew.

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Episode 398 - Top 5 (Hits & Fan Favorites) Nov 05, 2024

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On this episode Brad Blazeck joins as guest host to burn down our current top 5 Metallica songs that are either hits or fan favorites. Next week we'll be discussing our top 5 deep cuts! Enjoy! Topics included:

- Halloween catchup
- Blackened Whiskey
- the new Ghost tour
- new 311 music
- The Cure
- discovering new music
- Lars’ signature Tama drumkit
- Kirk’s gear collection on Gibson TV
- new Metallica pinball machines
- Metallica announces Australia and New Zealand dates
- brief election talk
- listener e-mails
- a future MUYP anniversary party
- touring in South Africa
- the new Intuit Dome
- Pink Floyd
- psychedelic music
- pre-Cowboys From Hell-era Pantera
- Clint’s current top 5 Metallica hits
- Brad’s current top 5 Metallica hits
- Metallica’s ability to write great choruses
- Metallica and Stranger Things

Listen to Clint on That Sound Podcast HERE.

Listen to Clint on Glass Houses HERE.

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Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended.

The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew.

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Episode 397 - Halloween Special (pt. II) Oct 28, 2024

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Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, the gang is back again this week on part II to discuss our favorite horror films of 2024. Enjoy!

Films and topics discussed:

the year in horror
what are horror conventions like?
Brainscan (1994)
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Society (1992)
The Greasy Strangler (2016)
Cool World (1992)
meeting horror icons
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
Immaculate (2024)
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
the master shots of Woody Allen
The Substance (2024)
A Cure For Wellness (2017)
Cabin Fever (2003)
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Flatliners (1990)
Evil Bong (2006)
The Gingerdead Man (2005)
Cocaine Bear (2023)
Sharknado (2013)
Oddity (2024)
Late Night With the Devil (2024)
The Dark Knight (2008)
pirating films
Longlegs (2024)
Gretel and Hansel (2020)
The Blackcoats Daughter (2017)
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Red Dragon (2002)
Hannibal (2001)
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
auteur directors making horror movies
Aliens (1986)
The Abyss (1989)
Black Christmas (1974)
movie channels growing up
The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
The Guyver (1991)
The Ambulance (1990)
Terrifier 3 (2024)
the massive bomb of Joker 2
ranking the Terrifier films
Krampus (2015)
Tales From the Crypt comic books
The First Omen (2024)
are there any good prequels?
Hannibal Rising (2007)
Pearl (2022)
Prey (2022)
Oujia: Origins (2016)
Orphan: First Kill (2022)
Cube Zero (2005)
The Platform (2020)
Final Destination 5 (2011)
Slackers (2002)
Idle Hands (1999)

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Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended.

The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew.

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Episode 396 - Halloween Special (pt. I) Oct 21, 2024

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To celebrate Halloween, Clint is joined once again by friends of the show Angelo, Zack and Van to revel in all things horror films. On part one, the boys highlight a film or two from the past they newly discovered. Shenanigans and fun ensue. Etc. Enjoy!

Films and topics discussed:

celebrating the spooky season
costumes as kids
top 3 horror villains
Child’s Play (1988)
Child’s Play 2 (1990)
Art the Clown
Terrifier 3 (2024)
the latest horror icon
Trick R Treat (2007)
meeting Heather Langenkamp
New Nightmare (1994)
Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
Scream (1996)
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
C.H.U.D. (1984)
horror podcasts
Sleeping Beauty (2011)
Swallowed (2022)
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)
Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
The Departed (2006)
Babylon (2022)
The Changeling (1980)
House of the Devil (2009)
Poltergeist (1982)
Barbarian (2022)
Tremors (1990)
Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996
Burnt Offerings (1976)
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Legend of Hell House (1973)
The Amityville Horror (1979)
The Shining (1980)

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Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended.

The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew.

Join us here:
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Episode 395 - News, Updates and Fan E-mails! Oct 16, 2024

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Brad Blazeck joins to guest host with Clint through the back alleys of Tangent City to discuss news, updates and listener e-mails. Topics include:

The Bear
David Lynch
the new Pearl Jam album
Men at Work
scary movies
Lunar Satan
listener emails
future MUYP party
negative emails
leaving social media
the STP/Live show
nostalgia tours
Michael Jordan
2025 tour announcement
Gojira art the Olympics
Metallica donates to hurricane relief
is Metallica a legacy band?

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Patrons at the $5 tier receive:

Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended.

The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew.

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Episode 394 - Mexico City (PT. 1) Oct 03, 2024

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Fundraiser to help Mille's family HERE.

St Germany Chapter HERE.

Rene Clement HERE.

Mexitallica HERE.

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Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended.

The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew.

Join us here:
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Support Clint’s music:

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Episoe 393 - M72 in Seattle Sep 09, 2024

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Listen to Glass Houses: A Billy Joel Podcast HERE.

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Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs

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Episode 392 - M72 in Edmonton Sep 02, 2024

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Patron of the show Tyler McArthur joins as a guest host to talk about the M72 Edmonton shows! Other topics include Iron Maiden, Clint's experience at the STP/LIVE gig, attending the taping for Through the Never, the multi-generational appeal of Metallica, seeing KISS for the first time, the CFL and Edmonton Oilers making the finals, the power of the Black Album and other shenanigans. Enjoy! If you get value from Metal Up Your Podcast, the best way to support the show is to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP? You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation: https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers: https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime: metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

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