Episodes

  • Episode 91: M72 Relaunch in Syracuse Starring Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and the Fans

    Episode 91: M72 Relaunch in Syracuse Starring Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and the Fans
    Apr 23 2025
    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
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    24 mins
  • Episode 90: Syracuse Inbound - Countdown To The Start Of M72 2025 At HQ

    Episode 90: Syracuse Inbound - Countdown To The Start Of M72 2025 At HQ
    Apr 16 2025
    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
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    29 mins
  • Episode 89: Best Live Memories - Metallica Fans Share Their Favorite Gigs

    Episode 89: Best Live Memories - Metallica Fans Share Their Favorite Gigs
    Apr 9 2025
    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
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    32 mins
  • Episode 88: Metallica Scholars Chat with Robert Trujillo

    Episode 88: Metallica Scholars Chat with Robert Trujillo
    Apr 2 2025
    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
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    25 mins
  • Episode 87: The Collection - Kirk Hammett Speaks About His New Guitar Book

    Episode 87: The Collection - Kirk Hammett Speaks About His New Guitar Book
    Mar 26 2025
    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
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    35 mins
  • Episode 86: Smashing Boundaries - A Dive into Metallica’s Immersive Apple Vision Pro Experience

    Episode 86: Smashing Boundaries - A Dive into Metallica’s Immersive Apple Vision Pro Experience
    Mar 20 2025
    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
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    30 mins
  • Episode 85: Let There Be Light! A Chat with Metallica’s Lighting Designer Rob Koenig

    Episode 85: Let There Be Light! A Chat with Metallica’s Lighting Designer Rob Koenig
    Mar 12 2025
    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
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    41 mins
  • Episode 84: The HQ Audio Crew Starring Sara Killion & Kent Matcke

    Episode 84: The HQ Audio Crew Starring Sara Killion & Kent Matcke
    Mar 5 2025
    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
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    36 mins
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