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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 114: Robert Trujillo’s Radio Roots

The Metallica Report ·

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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27:04

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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26:41

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

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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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Episode 100: Roundtable Q&A with James Hetfield, Lars...

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2025/06/25

The week of June 25, 2025 on The Metallica Report…Steff and Renée celebrate 100 episodes of The Metallica Report! Joining them for this major milestone are James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert for a roundtable-style question and answer session fueled by fan submissions. It’s fun, loose, and engaging—the quintessential Metalli-chat vibe. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Upcoming Tour

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Episode 99: “Metallica Saved My Life” Premiere at...

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2025/06/18

The Week of June 18, 2025T on The Metallica Report…We report from the Tribeca Festival in New York City, where the band’s new documentary, Metallica Saved My Life, received its official premiere. Robert Trujillo delves into what a team effort this project was, and the Metallica Family stars of the movie—Alina Khatib, Camila Guerrero Diaz, Jose Ochoa, Austin Manning, Valerie Leclerc, and Glenn Nordbø—react to seeing their stories play out on the big screen. The Metallica Report – your official,

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Bonus Ep: DanLoad Extra! More from Inside the Load...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/06/13

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

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Episode 98: James Hetfield & Robert Trujillo, plus...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/06/11

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

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Episode 97: Metallica’s Marching Band Magic & The...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/06/04

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

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Episode 96: Robert Trujillo, Mike Muir, and Tye...

The Metallica Report ·

2025/05/28

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,

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