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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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16:06

Episode 129: James Hetfield Checks In

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2026/01/14

This week on The Metallica Report…It’s an early 2026 check-in with James Hetfield! From the big picture to day-to-day, he shares what three years of the M72 World Tour have taught him and what TV shows have been keeping him entertained lately. Meanwhile, Steff and Renée look back on "The Maximum Countdown," which closed out 2025 on SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica, featuring the top 72 Metallica songs as voted on by fans. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things

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Episode 128: Hardwired to Disagree: Fan Debate ft....

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2026/01/07

This week on The Metallica Report…It’s another installment of our favorite fan debate segment, Hardwired to Disagree, where Steff and Renée pitch ’Talli-questions and scenarios to die-hard members of the Metallica Family. Chris Cantz, Chris Clark, and Daniel Guthormsen engage in a lively and passionate discussion; will they find common ground? Or are they Hardwired to Disagree? The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode

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26:48

Episode 127: Happy New Year - Revisiting the Best of...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/12/31

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée revisit some of their favorite moments from 2025, pre-episode 100. Spoiler alert: we’re going to hear a lot from the band! Plus, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett round out this year’s holiday commentary with their approach to New Year’s resolutions. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Music from

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11:35

Episode 126: Happy Holidays from James Hetfield, Kirk...

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2025/12/24

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée search for the meaning of Christmas. Well… at least what it means to James and Kirk. The guitarists share how their families spend the holidays, including traditions, favorite movies, and some silly memories from Christmases past. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Music from The Metallica

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4:03

James Hetfield - “Twas The Night Before Christmas"

The Metallica Report ·

2025/12/19

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28:52

Episode 125: Get The Load Out Special

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2025/12/17

This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée do a deep dive into the hugely successful “Get The Load Out” competition, which has seen fans submit their cover versions of every cut from the Load album. We hear from participants Archie Heron and Luke McMordie, the band Scary Guys, and Fernando Nina, plus the two primary architects of the competition, HQ's Dan Nykolayko and Evan DeLong. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source

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18:50

Episode 124: Robert Trujillo Roving Reporter: Formula...

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2025/12/10

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan and Renée settle in as official TMR Roving Reporter Robert Trujillo takes the reins. Robert chimes in on the band’s recent stint in Qatar, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi as Metallica helped celebrate the thrilling finale of the Formula 1 season. He offers views and vibes from the stage, brings us into the F1 pits with the cars themselves, and manages to find great waves in Dubai! The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica,

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17:10

Episode 123: James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett on Music,...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/12/03

This week on The Metallica Report…Kirk Hammett speaks with Steffan and Renée about the importance of surfing whenever possible on tour. Meanwhile, James Hetfield discusses how he finds new music in 2025, plus he shares what’s keeping him smiling these days. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. AWMH on CBS Sunday Morning: metallica.lnk.to/awmh-cbs Become A Fifth Member:

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25:06

Episode 122: James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett Give...

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2025/11/26

This week on The Metallica Report…James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett join Steffan Chirazi to discuss what Thanksgiving means to them and share their holiday plans. But first, we enjoy a good old-fashioned roundtable conversation with Chapter Heads Dainen Pearce (Australian Anesthesia), Justin Powell (Melbourne Militia), and Rod Williams (Acting Like A Tasmaniac) to put a bow on a spectacular run of shows through Australia and New Zealand. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for

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Episode 121: James Hetfield & Robert Trujillo Check...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/11/19

This week on The Metallica Report…Steffan joins the band Down Under and gets the chance to sit down with James and Robert to hear a bit about the on- and off-stage shenanigans the guys have gotten up to in Australia. Surrounded by old friends and family, this leg of the M72 World Tour has proven to be a memorable one! Renée connects with Lise Sperling, a representative from Women's Community Shelters, one of Metallica and All Within My Hands’ donation recipients in Sydney. The Metallica

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

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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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26:45

Episode 118: The Metallica Fan Debate

The Metallica Report ·

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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Episode 117: Kirk Hammett - The Collector

The Metallica Report ·

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...

The Metallica Report ·

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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20:28

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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