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    The Metallica Report

    Keep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source. Now you can get your news directly from those entrenched in the band’s own Northern California headquarters. This weekly report is hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson, two members of the Metallica Camp.

    Steffan is a long-time rock scribe and editor of the band’s online mag, So What!, whose days covering Metallica began in the 1980s with the British music magazines Sounds and Kerrang! Renée is the Director of Philanthropy for the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, and also has a storied background in music as a well-known Bay Area radio personality.

    Each week will sound a little different, but you’ll always remain in the loop. Steffan and Renée will keep you posted with the latest news and updates from Metallica HQ and the road as the M72 Tour makes its way around the world. They’ll bring you mini-features for a little peek behind the curtain, and you’ll learn bits of info you won’t find anywhere else through chats with everyone from members of the road crew to poster artists, from fans to band members themselves! 

    They won’t just tell you what you need to know; they’ll also get to the bottom of what you want to find out! Listeners can submit questions, and Steffan and Renée will get to work finding answers.

    You’ll enjoy all of this and more with The Metallica Report, your quick, weekly fix covering our most relevant topics of the day.
    A proud part of Pantheon Podcasts

    Produced by Pantheon Media & PopCult
    Executive Producers: Marc Reiter, Vickie Strate, Doug Oswandel
    Written by: Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson
    Production Coordinator: Lane Watson 

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    Latest Episodes:
    Episode 90: Syracuse Inbound - Countdown To The Start Of M72 2025 At HQ Apr 16, 2025
    Show notes

    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

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    Episode 89: Best Live Memories - Metallica Fans Share Their Favorite Gigs Apr 09, 2025
    Show notes

    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. Martijn 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

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    Episode 88: Metallica Scholars Chat with Robert Trujillo Apr 02, 2025
    Show notes

    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

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    Episode 87: The Collection - Kirk Hammett Speaks About His New Guitar Book Mar 26, 2025
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    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

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    Episode 86: Smashing Boundaries - A Dive into Metallica’s Immersive Apple Vision Pro Experience Mar 20, 2025
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    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


    Episode 85: Let There Be Light! A Chat with Metallica’s Lighting Designer Rob Koenig Mar 12, 2025
    Show notes

    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

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    Episode 84: The HQ Audio Crew Starring Sara Killion & Kent Matcke Mar 05, 2025
    Show notes

    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


    Episode 83: Treasures from James Hetfield’s Archives - Further Exploration of Metallica’s Vault Feb 26, 2025
    Show notes

    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


    Episode 82: Behind the Doors of Inveniem - A Visit to Metallica’s Archival Vaults Feb 19, 2025
    Show notes

    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


    Episode 81: Inside Metallica HQ; Meet the Runners Feb 12, 2025
    Show notes

    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


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