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The Metallica Report

Metallica & Pantheon Media

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

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Episode 120: Metallica Brings the M72 World Tour to...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/11/12

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée check in with Robert Trujillo as the band commences their tour Down Under in Perth. They also hear from Dainen Pearce, Chapter Head for Australian Anesthesia, about his Perth experience, and Rod Williams, Chapter Head for Acting Like A Tasmaniac, on his thoughts about the Adelaide gig. Both chapter heads also discuss the global Metallica community that has come to visit the party. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all

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23:11

Episode 119: The Metallica Fan Debate Rages On

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2025/11/05

This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée pick back up with part two of The Fan Debate, featuring super fans Don & Carla Hammond and Tricia & Andrew Dowis. This week, it’s all about the music as the couples go back and forth naming which Metallica song they would crown as the most underrated, the best for date night, the best cover song, and which holds the best Hetfield lyrics. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source

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Episode 118: The Metallica Fan Debate

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2025/10/29

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée sit down with two Metallica super-fan couples, Don & Carla Hammond and Tricia & Andrew Dowis, in this TMR debut of The Fan Debate. From ultimate band dinner guest to best live show, the quartet shares entertaining, provocative, and thoughtful opinions as they react and respond to our hosts’ questions. Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Fan Club Homepage: metallica.com/fans Music from The Metallica

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19:32

Episode 117: Kirk Hammett - The Collector

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2025/10/22

This week on The Metallica Report…Steff sits down to talk about various aspects of collecting with Kirk Hammett, who, aside from being a guitar legend, is also a legendary collector of various items such as horror memorabilia and, of course, guitars. Kirk discusses a few of his favorite horror pieces, tales of rare acquisitions, collecting challenges, his personal collecting philosophy, and why he will always be a collector. Kirk Hammett: https://linktr.ee/KirkHammett The KVH Collection:

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Episode 116: Digging Deeper into Metallica’s Vault

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2025/10/15

This week on The Metallica Report…We wrap up our final 2025 visit to Iveniem, home to the real-life Metallica Black Box. Dan Nykolayko (Metallica’s in-house curator) and Ally Bace (Inveniem archivist) join Steffan to sift through boxes, bags, and tapes to uncover more rich Metalli-gold. The excitement during this last mad rummage is palpable as the trio uncovers vintage Polaroids, ancient demos, and two hidden gems that left Dan’s gloved hands scrambling to pick his jaw up off the floor. The

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Episode 115: Get The Load Out Contest and Josh Rezz

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2025/10/08

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée deep dive into the #GetTheLoadOut Fan Cover Song Contest currently running across Metallica’s social channels, where fans are invited to offer their interpretations of each track on Load. Renée also sits down with musician, content creator, and influencer Josh Rezz—who will be guest judging a couple of the forthcoming submissions—to discuss what makes a compelling cover version. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all

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34:48

Episode 114: Robert Trujillo’s Radio Roots

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2025/10/01

This week on The Metallica Report…Robert Trujillo sits down with Steffen & Renée to reflect on the impact and importance of radio on his early life, from his Grandma’s transistor to car rides with his mom. RT also salutes the local stations of the era, reinvokes a big name on the SoCal radio scene, and discusses how SiriusXM has taken on the mantle of being that vital cultural connector. Joining Rob in some radio recollections is HQ's content curator, Dan Nykolayko, who has been assembling deep

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Episode 113: Exodus’ Gary Holt Talks Kirk Hammett and...

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2025/09/24

This week on The Metallica Report…Gary Holt—the veteran lead guitarist of Exodus and, more recently, a member of Slayer—speaks to us about his longtime friendship with Kirk Hammett. From their school days to the stage, Gary explains how Exodus and Metallica came up in the Bay Area scene through his unique lens. Gary paints a wonderful picture of a couple of dedicated outsiders whose love of metal and good times saw them defy all the odds, achieving success and international acclaim. The

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Episode 112: Catching Up With Robert Trujillo

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2025/09/17

This week on The Metallica Report…Robert Trujillo checks in with Steff and Renée to reflect on his busy summer, including two memorable SoCal shows with Infectious Grooves and, of course, the impactful Back to the Beginning experience and Ozzy Osbourne’s enormous legacy. Rob also discusses a personal magical moment from that Villa Park celebration, and gives us a peek into what Metallica music the band uses to get back into the groove after some time off. The Metallica Report – your official,

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Episode 111: Back To The Metallica Vault

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2025/09/10

This week on The Metallica Report…It’s another gloves-on adventure at Inveniem, home to the real-life Metallica Black Box. Spider-Dan, Inveniem’s Ally Bace, and Steffan unearth grocery lists, handwritten lyrics, and early band name sketches. There’s also an amusing self-written biography of the band, more vintage fan correspondence, and the answer to a long-debated lyrical question courtesy of a handwritten discovery. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things

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Episode 110: Maximum Metallica with Lars Ulrich

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2025/09/03

This week on The Metallica Report… It’s Maximum Metallica all the way as we celebrate the launch of the band’s brand new, permanent SiriusXM channel! Lars Ulrich shares some of his most enduring memories of radio, including listening in the car after moving to the US, and early exposure to two of his favorites, Howard Stern and Oasis. He also reflects on the brave nature of SiriusXM programming and the rebellious legacy of pirate radio from his youth. And finally, we hear from fans Jeff

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109: More Metalli-archeology at the Inveniem Vault

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2025/08/27

This week on The Metallica Report…We dive right back into another Metalli-treasure excavation with Steffan, Dan Nykolayko, and Ally Bace at the Inveniem, the home of the real-life Metallica Black Box. Among this excursion’s highlights are a rare Kirk Hammett artifact, old and intriguing setlists, and a discussion about that glorious old nugget, the cassette tape! Not to be forgotten, the CD longbox makes an appearance, we settle a hotly contested “Outlaw” debate, and Kevin Weinstein—pay

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Episode 108: High Voltage: A Return To Metallica’s...

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2025/08/20

This week on The Metallica Report…We're back at Inveniem, home of The Metallica Black Box, for yet another deep dive into some authentic Metalli-artifacts in the Vault. This time, the band’s content curator and digital museum custodian, Dan Nykolayko, joins Inveniem’s Ally Bace and Steffan for a bit of Metalli-archeology. Don’t worry, the gloves are most certainly on this time as the group combs through shelves and boxes in search of rare treasures! The Metallica Report – your official,

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Episode 107: Steff & Renée’s Top Metallica Songs

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2025/08/13

This week on The Metallica Report…Steff & Renée enjoy a good old-fashioned cohost chat, sharing the Metallica songs that hold the most meaning for them, telling stories behind their picks, and reminiscing about pivotal moments in their own personal Metallica journeys. There’s also news about the Metallica Marching Band competition – with big prizes in play – plus there’s official word of things getting Sirius in Metallica world. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all

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Episode 106: The Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko Chat...

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2025/08/06

This week on The Metallica Report… We pick back up with the in-depth chat between Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko, this time featuring our own Steffan Chirazi. From the importance of a good shaker to the “viral load” that Metallica music indisputably holds, it’s another fun and informative journey into this producer’s unique era of Metallica. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Music from The Metallica

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Episode 105: A Chat Between Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko...

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2025/07/30

This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée cede microphones to Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko. In this first installment of a two-part discussion, we hear about Bob’s creative journey with Metallica, his recollections of the Load era, and a few studio stories. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black

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Episode 104: Jason Newsted on The Load Era

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2025/07/23

This week on The Metallica Report…Steff and Renée hear from Jason Newsted, who brings his trademark honesty and enthusiasm to a chat about Metallica’s Load era. Enjoy his unique perspective on the band’s adventures in Tuktoyaktuk, the Sausalito recording sessions, and preparing for the rigors of Poor Touring Me. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica

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Episode 103: Fans Put Together A Deep-Dive Playlist

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2025/07/16

This week on The Metallica Report…Renée and Steff are delighted to showcase a fan-crafted deep-dive playlist, each featuring uniquely personal reasons for inclusion. We hear from Simon Cloutier, Ola Aarrestad, Ron Clark, Raquel Saddler, and Sarah and Pete Sobek about the special cuts that mean so much to them. Plus, from an undisclosed location in Vaultsville, we hear a special-edition DanLoad previewing the latest Metallica Black Box exhibit: OverLoad. The Metallica Report – your official,

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Episode 102: Back To The Beginning - Farewell to...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/07/09

The week of July 9, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Renée and Steff talk all things Back To The Beginning, the Black Sabbath reunion and farewell show. Steff brings us through Birmingham and backstage at Villa Park, catching the celebratory vibe of happy homage in the days leading up to and including the main event. Robert Trujillo, the man with a uniquely personal working relationship with the Prince of Darkness, shares some insight before and immediately after the gig. Plus, we hear from Luis and

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Episode 101: All Hail Black Sabbath & Ozzy - James,...

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2025/07/02

The week of July 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Metallica is just days away from performing at Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s long-awaited reunion and farewell show in Birmingham, England, with a heavy-hitting lineup of Sabbath-admirers. Ramping up in the excitement, Steff and Renée hear James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert share their earliest memories of hearing Sabbath’s mighty music. Robert also shares his true behind-the-scenes insight into what it's like to tour, play, and write with Ozzy,

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