In Episode 214, Martin rhapsodizes on bands' riff-heavy masterpieces.
Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”
The Stooges – “I Wanna Be Your Dog”
Accept – “Balls to the Wall”
Metallica – “Enter Sandman”
UFO – “Rock Bottom”
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Jul 2025
Episode 102: Back To The Beginning - Farewell to Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne featuring Robert Trujillo
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 ... Show More
24m 41s
Jul 2025
Episode 101: All Hail Black Sabbath & Ozzy - James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert Share Stories Ahead of Sabbath’s Legendary Farewell Appearance
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, St ... Show More
29m 3s
Sep 2025
Episode 111: Back To The Metallica Vault
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 ... Show More
20m 28s
Aug 2024
Episode 56: James Hetfield; Metallica's Content & Network Manager, Jeff Yeager
The week of August 21, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Life on tour can often feel incredibly serious, so James shares the importance of having a solid sense of humor! Steffan chats with our favorite frontman about his silly, sarcastic side.
Then Steff and Renée are joined by Je ... Show More
26m 11s
Apr 2025
Episode 89: Best Live Memories - Metallica Fans Share Their Favorite Gigs
The week of April 9, 2025 on The Metallica Report… As the anticipation for M72 2025 builds, dedicated members of the Metallica Family chime in with their favorite Metallica moments. Martijn van Wieringen, Robert Elliot, April Mancuso, Chris Yerges, and Tory Eide each bring us to ... Show More
30m 51s
Jul 2025
Episode 104: Jason Newsted on The Load Era
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 ... Show More
21m 3s
Aug 2025
Episode 108: High Voltage: A Return To Metallica’s Vault at Inveniem
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 ... Show More
28m 3s
Dec 2024
Episode 71: Zach Harmon Talks Guitar Picks
The week of December 4, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Metallica’s long-time tech, Zach Harmon, sits down to offer an overview of how the humble yet venerated guitar pick has developed over the years for this band. Zach explains the importance of shapes, colors, sizes, and styles ... Show More
18m 31s