Episodes

  • Bonus Ep: DanLoad Extra! More from Inside the Load Box Set

    Bonus Ep: DanLoad Extra! More from Inside the Load Box Set
    Jun 13 2025
    On Friday the 13th and in honor of release day, Steff & Renée hand it over to Dan Nykolayko — the band’s Director of Digital Content and curator of these massive reissues—to go further into the Load Remastered Deluxe Box Set. Dan discusses the album itself, Atmos mixes, and some never-before-heard Motörhead covers, among many more treasures to discover. There are literally “loads” to enjoy in this Special Edition episode!' The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Listen to Load Remastered: https://metallica.lnk.to/loadreissue Shop the Album & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Episode 98: James Hetfield & Robert Trujillo, plus the Third DanLoad Installment

    Episode 98: James Hetfield & Robert Trujillo, plus the Third DanLoad Installment
    Jun 11 2025
    The week of June 11, 2025 on The Metallica Report… James and Robert answer a couple of listener questions, addressing their influences, inspiration, and where life might have taken them if they weren’t in Metallica. We also hear the third installment of the DanLoad from Dan Nykolayko, this week exploring the DVDs in the back-breakingly gargantuan Load (Remastered) Deluxe Box Set. 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 Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com Music from The Metallica Report: 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 97: Metallica’s Marching Band Magic & The Latest DanLoad of Unreleased Content

    Episode 97: Metallica’s Marching Band Magic & The Latest DanLoad of Unreleased Content
    Jun 4 2025
    The week of June 4th, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff & Renée discuss The Metallica Marching Band competition and hear from Virginia Tech’s Athletic Musical Director, Polly Middleton, how The Marching Virginians create their stadium-shaking interpretation of “Enter Sandman.” Then, on this week’s DanLoad, we dive deep into the world of “Shadowcast” and other related Load Deluxe Box Set morsels centering around ideas, rough takes, and alternate versions of the Load album songs. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Metallica Marching Band Competition - https://www.metallicamarchingband.com/ Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered 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
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    29 mins
  • Episode 96: Robert Trujillo, Mike Muir, and Tye Trujillo plus the DanLoad

    Episode 96: Robert Trujillo, Mike Muir, and Tye Trujillo plus the DanLoad
    May 28 2025
    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
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    36 mins
  • Episode 95: The Load Box Set Chat featuring Curators Dan Nykolayko and Eleni Psaltis

    Episode 95: The Load Box Set Chat featuring Curators Dan Nykolayko and Eleni Psaltis
    May 21 2025
    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
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    34 mins
  • Episode 94: M72 - From Virginia Tech- to Band Relationships with James, Kirk, and Robert

    Episode 94: M72 - From Virginia Tech- to Band Relationships with James, Kirk, and Robert
    May 14 2025
    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
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    21 mins
  • Episode 93: Enter Sandman

    Episode 93: Enter Sandman
    May 7 2025
    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
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    29 mins
  • Episode 92: James Hetfield on the Return of M72, Songs, and Superstitions

    Episode 92: James Hetfield on the Return of M72, Songs, and Superstitions
    Apr 30 2025
    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
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    22 mins
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