mammoth II drops Friday (August 4th), and Wolfgang Van Halen has plenty of stories about the making of his second, full length album! He talks songwriting, recording, and solos, and discusses how playing live influenced the making of this album. He talks about what it’s been like opening for Metallica and how that all came together, what he learned touring w ... Show More
Yesterday
Saraya: From Barbie to Bratz Doll
Saraya returns to share the raw, unfiltered truth behind her new memoir Hell In Boots: Clawing My Way Through Nine Lives. From surviving a rough-and-tumble childhood as part of a wrestling dynasty family to breaking barriers in WWE, and rediscovering happiness post-AEW, Saraya op ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 4
We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History
It’s a July 4th celebration of American rock & roll with the Pod of Thunder crew - Andy, Nick, and Chris L.! They’re diving into their personal picks for the greatest American bands of all time, but this isn’t a countdown. It’s a passionate, no-rules discussion covering everyone ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2
Back To The Future... And Back - 40 Years of Marty, Doc, & Mayor Goldie Wilson
Author and pop culture historian Brad Gilmore returns just in time for the 40th anniversary of Back To The Future! He and Chris break down Brad’s new book, Why We Love Back To The Future, a deep dive into the making, legacy, and ongoing cultural impact of the iconic film trilogy. ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2024
Van Halen: Bootleggers, U.S. Marshals, and Protecting Innovation at Any Cost
On the backs of one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest innovators and one of its greatest ringmasters, Van Halen made some of the greatest music of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen chased the perfect sound while lead singer David Lee Roth chased the next party. The ... Show More
43m 17s
Jun 2024
Episode 45: Kirk Hammett; Francesco Polsinelli, Iveco
The week of June 5, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
It’s Kirk Hammett’s turn to share his back-on-tour thoughts with Steffan. (ICYMI, Steff chatted with Robert and James during the last couple of episodes.) Kirk shares his love for being on the road and how he’s constantly striving ... Show More
29m 12s
Sep 2023
Episode 8: The skater episode: "Too Far Gone Video" and Tony Hawk
The week of September 20, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
We’re talking all things “Too Far Gone?” - specifically, the phenomenal new music video and its mind-blowing star. He’s a pro skateboarder you’ll need to see to believe named Felipe Nunes, and he also happens to be a double- ... Show More
20m 55s
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 h ... Show More
26m 29s
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 also ... Show More
35m 15s
Jan 2024
#408 – Tal Wilkenfeld: Music, Guitar, Bass, Jeff Beck, Prince, and Leonard Cohen
Tal Wilkenfeld is a singer-songwriter, bassist, and guitarist. She has performed with legendary artists including Jeff Beck, Prince, Incubus, Eric Clapton, Herbie Hancock, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, and many more. Please support this podcast by chec ... Show More
1h 55m
Dec 2023
Episode 21: The Best of the First 20 Episodes; Lars on his current favorite tunes, Kirk on surfing, James on Power Trip, Robert on creating new music for each show, plus more!
The week of December 20, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
We’re going to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the highlights of the first 20 episodes of The Metallica Report. Remember Lars and that iPod? (think Blue Oyster Cult!) What about Kirk catching waves or James’ love of a good ... Show More
21m 56s