Metallica’s Lars Ulrich calls in to talk about the 25th anniversary of the band’s super-successful self-titled album, which rules as the biggest selling release in the U.S. of the entire Nielsen Music era (1991-present). “I think you file that one under 'mind f---,'” says Ulrich. “There's so many inherently bizarre things about that fact, I don't even know w ... Show More
Apr 22
From 'Confessions II' Reveal to Sabrina Carpenter Coachella Cameo, Madonna Is Back On the Dance Floor
It's been less than a week since Madonna announced Confessions II, the sequel to her 2005 electro-pop dance classic Confessions On a Dance Floor. But so much has happened in the days since. After she announced the album's July 3 release date, Madonna released "I Feel So Free" -- ... Show More
36m 46s
Nov 2023
Episode 14: Listeners’ favorite horror films; Lars on St. Anger, 72 Seasons and an era of turmoil; traveling fans and chapter heads
The week of Week of November 1, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
Hot on the heels of last week’s Halloween celebration with a special Hammett-horror-episode, listeners report what their favorite fright-night feature film is.
We have a couple of nuggets from the recently published ... Show More
21m 18s
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 goo ... Show More
21m 41s
Jan 2024
Episode 24: Catching up with Jason Newsted
The week of January 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
We have a visit from an old friend as Steffan and Renée check in with bassist Jason Newsted.
Amid an unusually quiet time in his creative world, Jason talks about plans, projects, and how he’s allowing himself to enjoy the ... Show More
22m 7s
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
Jan 2024
Episode 26: Part 2 - Old School Deep Dive with KJ Doughton, Brian Lew, and Ron Quintana
The week of January 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
A fortuitous call from Kirk sets the stage, framing the metal scene in the early days and the roles Ron, Brian, and KJ played.
Brian recalls the enthusiasm surrounding Metallica’s first album by the band members and, if you ... Show More
25m 31s
Feb 2024
Episode 28: Bob Rock
The week of February 7, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée are joined by a man intertwined through Metallica history in a way maybe no one else can claim to be. A producer, a collaborator, a motivator, a fill-in, a support system, and the master of getting that soun ... Show More
21m 36s