Ron McGovney is the original Metallica bassist, and it was his garage that not only hosted auditions for the band but also served as their first rehearsal space! Ron recounts how he met James Hetfield in junior high, what happened to their highschool band, Leather Charm, his first introduction to drummer Lars Ulrich (and what he thought when he heard Lars pl ... Show More
Feb 27
The Old School Heavy Metal Blitz of Tailgunner
Tailgunner is leading the new wave of British heavy metal, and the buzz is real… they were selling out shows before they’d even played live! Singer Tom Hewson, bassist Zack McEwen, and guitarist Craig Cairns talk about forming the band online during lockdown, betting on themselve ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 25
Oh My Gob! An In Depth Deliberation with John Goblikon
John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon joins to break down his life as a 30,000-year-old goblin navigating humans, music, comedy, and podcasting! John explains what goblins REALLY are (and why trolls are the enemy), growing up in Reseda with a human family, getting bullied in high school ... Show More
49m 10s
Feb 20
Dolph Lundgren on Drago, Stallone & 40 Years of Rocky IV
Dolph Lundgren joins to talk about the making of Rocky IV and the creation of one of the most iconic villains in movie history – Ivan Drago! Dolph shares the story of getting dismissed at his first audition for being “too tall,” how he eventually landed the role, and how Sylveste ... Show More
57m 14s
Nov 2023
Episode 15: Robert with Suicidal Tendencies in Mexico; James, Steffan, and Renée in St. Louis
November 8, 2023
This week on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée check in with details about the weekend from deep in the bowels of the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
Rob Trujillo updates us on his whirlwind weekend in Mexico City, where he filled in on bass for hi ... Show More
21m 7s
Oct 2023
Episode 10: Power Trip preview; Lars discusses Desert Trip and GNR
The week of October 4, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
It’s all about Power Trip, this weekend’s massive hard rock festival cranking up at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Gracing the bill of the three-day fest are Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Tool, and, of c ... Show More
21m 6s
Apr 2024
Episode 39: Zach Harmon, Metallica Tech
The week of April 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée are joined by long-time Metallica tech Zach Harmon. Now a veritable Swiss Army Knife of tour and studio operations, Zach recounts the winding road to his current position that began nearly 40 years ago. He als ... Show More
35 m
Dec 2023
Episode 19: Lars’ Current Music Obsessions; Robert’s Favorite Funk Grooves; Dr. Corey Spurlin, Auburn University Marching Band Director
The week of December 6, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée do a deep dive into both the physical and mental iPods of Lars and Rob, as Lars shares more of his musical obsessions and Rob throws down his five favorite funk cuts. They also speak with Auburn University’s ... Show More
23m 19s
Jul 2024
Episode 49: Rob Trujillo; Kirk Hammett
The week of July 2, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Robert Trujillo joins Steffan for a quick chat about - what else - lemons and coffee. Ok, they also got into how Rob feels on stage these days, what the vibe is like at each of these European stops, and the dedication with which ... Show More
25m 14s
Nov 2023
Episode 18: James Hetfield on the M72 Stage; Zoltan Bathory & Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch
The week of November 29, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
Coming off the holiday, Steffan and Renee dip into their M72 interview archives to give you a more in-depth look at the tour.
First, James thinks back to the first time he saw the massive circular stage mapped out with cone ... Show More
22m 1s