The Metallica Report
Music Podcasts
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 for the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, and also has a storied background in music as a well-known Bay Area radio personality. Each week will sound a little different, but you’ll always remain in the loop. Steffan and Renée will keep you posted with the latest news and updates from Metallica HQ and the road as the M72 Tour makes its way around the world. They’ll bring you mini-features for a little peek behind the curtain, and you’ll learn bits of info you won’t find anywhere else through chats with everyone from members of the road crew to poster artists, from fans to band members themselves! They won’t just tell you what you need to know; they’ll also get to the bottom of what you want to find out! Listeners can submit questions, and Steffan and Renée will get to work finding answers. You’ll enjoy all of this and more with The Metallica Report, your quick, weekly fix covering our most relevant topics of the day. A proud part of Pantheon Podcasts Produced by Pantheon Media & PopCult Executive Producers: Marc Reiter, Vickie Strate, Doug Oswandel Written by: Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson Production Coordinator: Lane Watson
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Music Podcasts
Description:
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 for the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, and also has a storied background in music as a well-known Bay Area radio personality. Each week will sound a little different, but you’ll always remain in the loop. Steffan and Renée will keep you posted with the latest news and updates from Metallica HQ and the road as the M72 Tour makes its way around the world. They’ll bring you mini-features for a little peek behind the curtain, and you’ll learn bits of info you won’t find anywhere else through chats with everyone from members of the road crew to poster artists, from fans to band members themselves! They won’t just tell you what you need to know; they’ll also get to the bottom of what you want to find out! Listeners can submit questions, and Steffan and Renée will get to work finding answers. You’ll enjoy all of this and more with The Metallica Report, your quick, weekly fix covering our most relevant topics of the day. A proud part of Pantheon Podcasts Produced by Pantheon Media & PopCult Executive Producers: Marc Reiter, Vickie Strate, Doug Oswandel Written by: Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson Production Coordinator: Lane Watson
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 102: Back To The Beginning - Farewell to Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne featuring Robert Trujillo
7/9/2025
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 Lillian, the winners of our Back to the Beginning Fandiem Sweepstakes benefitting All Within My Hands. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Black Sabbath: blacksabbath.com Back to the Beginning: backtothebeginning.com Behind the Scenes at Back to the Beginning: instagram.com/p/DLx2iA8zD7u Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments:metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:26:41
Episode 101: All Hail Black Sabbath & Ozzy - James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert Share Stories Ahead of Sabbath’s Legendary Farewell Appearance
7/2/2025
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, and offers a personal perspective on what makes him such a special artist and person. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Black Sabbath: blacksabbath.com Back to the Beginning: backtothebeginning.com Black Sabbath Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech: youtu.be/AAlUd3MTNWA Metallica - “Iron Man - Live” R&R HOF Induction: youtu.be/NvNdYRDCe4w Metallica - “Sabbra Cadabra” - Garage, Inc.: youtu.be/K5Wv0Yty1z4 Infectious Grooves ft. Ozzy Osbourne - “Therapy”: youtu.be/h4eqC3DX_oE?si=akxJa-l61kcah5nZ Robert in Ozzy’s Band - "Believer" at Budokan 2002: youtu.be/FUI7Au4MxQo Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:31:03
Episode 100: Roundtable Q&A with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo
6/25/2025
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 Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Metallica Saved My Life - https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:30:38
Episode 99: “Metallica Saved My Life” Premiere at Tribeca Festival, featuring Robert Trujillo & Metallica Fans
6/18/2025
The Week of June 18, 2025 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 — Lina 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, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Metallica Saved My Life - https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:26:06
Bonus Ep: DanLoad Extra! More from Inside the Load Box Set
6/13/2025
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 Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Listen to Load Remastered: https://metallica.lnk.to/loadreissue Shop the Album & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:15:45
Episode 98: James Hetfield & Robert Trujillo, plus the Third DanLoad Installment
6/11/2025
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 every Wednesday. Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:29:57
Episode 97: Metallica’s Marching Band Magic & The Latest DanLoad of Unreleased Content
6/4/2025
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 Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Metallica Marching Band Competition - https://www.metallicamarchingband.com/ Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:28:53
Episode 96: Robert Trujillo, Mike Muir, and Tye Trujillo plus the DanLoad
5/28/2025
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, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/month-of-giving-2025 Shop Month of Giving Limited-Edition Merch: metallica.com/store/month-of-giving Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:36
Episode 95: The Load Box Set Chat featuring Curators Dan Nykolayko and Eleni Psaltis
5/21/2025
The week of May 21, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée sit down with Dan Nykolayko and Eleni Psaltis, the curators of the upcoming Load Deluxe Box Set. From what the band envisioned to chasing down previously undiscovered recordings and live performances, Dan and Eleni bring us from Lars’ basement to Inveniem and everywhere in between while they discuss the scope of—and stories behind—producing this gargantuan release. They even share an exclusive audio snippet!The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/month-of-giving-2025 Shop Month of Giving Limited-Edition Merch: metallica.com/store/month-of-giving Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:33:56
Episode 94: M72 - From Virginia Tech- to Band Relationships with James, Kirk, and Robert
5/14/2025
The week of May 14, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée reflect on a seismic night at Lane Stadium with the Virginia Tech Hokies, while James and Kirk consider how the latest phase of inter-band relationships is proving such positive fuel for both Metallica and M72 in 2025. Then, Robert runs through his “match day routine,” and James answers a question posed by fan Scott Vanderveer. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Metallica performs “Enter Sandman” at Lane Stadium: youtu.be/vKNk5-9sP98 For Whom The Band Tolls Competition: metallicamarchingband.com Month of Giving Local Chapter Fundraising Competition: allwithinmyhands.kindful.com/month-of-giving-2025 Shop Month of Giving Limited-Edition Merch: metallica.com/store/month-of-giving Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:27
Episode 93: Enter Sandman
5/7/2025
The week of May 7, 2025 on The Metallica Report… This week is all about “...Sandman,” “...Sandman,” “ and more “...Sandman.” First, we hear from James Hetfield about his developing appreciation for the equestrian world after meeting Sandman, the horse that just competed in the Kentucky Derby. Steff and Renée are also joined by the Virginia Fuel Chapter to chat about Virginia Tech's “Enter Sandman” phenomenon, as well as Jed Castro, the Senior Athletics Director at V Tech, who helped get the iconic entrance off the ground!The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.James Meets Sandman: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKnBYJSy_2/“Enter Sandman” at Lane Stadium: https://youtu.be/M_uzuB-sryw?si=xvZknrFy6kyqmoKX For Whom The Band Tolls Competition: https://www.metallicamarchingband.com Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour M72 map - https://m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:28:51
Episode 92: James Hetfield on the Return of M72, Songs, and Superstitions
4/30/2025
The week of April 30, 2025 on The Metallica Report… With M72 2025 in full stride, James Hetfield sits down to discuss what it’s like to be back on the M72 stage, his relationship with some of those older songs, and his rituals and superstitions—on and off the road. James also shares his latest humorous, pre-tour nightmare anxieties and goes all-in on answering a fan’s question about the song “Escape. ”The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Load (Remastered): https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour M72 Map - https://m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:49
Episode 91: M72 Relaunch in Syracuse Starring Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and the Fans
4/23/2025
The week of April 22, 2025 on The Metallica Report… As soon as the show in Syracuse concludes, Steffan and Renée are hard at work recapping the M72 2025 kickoff, still riding high off the energy in the JMA Wireless Dome. And no report is hotter off the press than Steff’s conversation with Robert Trujillo in the back of his van, leaving the venue. We also get the inside scoop from Robert and Kirk Hammett on what this year has in store for their doodles. Then, continuing our theme of instant reactions, our hosts catch up with fans as they exit the very first screening of the band’s new documentary, Metallica Saved My Life. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour M72 map - https://m72map.metallica.com “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Kirk & Robert on their Upcoming Doodles: https://www.instagram.com/metallica/reel/DIpk8GhvyWV Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:23:57
Episode 90: Syracuse Inbound - Countdown To The Start Of M72 2025 At HQ
4/16/2025
The week of April 16, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steffan has set up shop in the middle of HQ on a rehearsal day as he and Renée count down the days until Syracuse hosts Metallica for the first time in 29 years! After a surprise guest quickly crashes the pod, Steff chats with superfan Todd Styles, and Renée gets the rundown on the M72 Blood Drives from Darren Irby of the American Red Cross. Our hosts also discuss the M72 Takeover Events happening throughout the North American tour. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour Takeover Events: metallica.lnk.to/M72Takeover2025 M72 Map: https://m72map.metallica.com American Red Cross x Metallica Blood Drives - https://www.redcrossblood.org/metallica “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Live Metallica: https://livemetallica.com Local Metallica Fan Club Chapters: https://www.metallica.com/fans/local-chapters All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:28:55
Episode 89: Best Live Memories - Metallica Fans Share Their Favorite Gigs
4/9/2025
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 the heart of their chosen live memories accompanied by music from each respective show. And our hosts—always willing to share their unique experiences—tell us which gigs make the top of their lists as well! The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. “Metallica Saved My Life” Film: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Live Metallica: https://livemetallica.com Local Metallica Fan Club Chapters: https://www.metallica.com/fans/local-chapters All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:32:06
Episode 88: Metallica Scholars Chat with Robert Trujillo
4/2/2025
The week of April 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Renee, Steff, and Robert Trujillo meet three of the many magnificent students from the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the marquee program funded by the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands. During a Zoom call hosted by the American Association of Community Colleges, we hear from Danira, a welding student challenging gender norms; Dryden, who swapped fast food for computer science; and Shane, an engineer finding new opportunities for growth. Rob then shares moments from his own journey and offers words of encouragement for our scholars. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. All Within My Hands: https://www.allwithinmyhands.org Metallica Scholars: http://allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:25:24
Episode 87: The Collection - Kirk Hammett Speaks About His New Guitar Book
3/26/2025
The week of March 26, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Kirk Hammett joins to talk about his brand new book with Gibson Publishing, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, and dives into a series of stories about the guitars within its pages. From Flying Vs to Les Pauls—with plenty of other gems in between—Kirk discusses his relationship with these instruments, what they mean to him spiritually, the influences behind some of the acquisitions, and why this book might only be a chapter in his ongoing guitar-obsessed life! The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. “The Collection: Kirk Hammett” on Metallica.com: https://metallica.lnk.to/KH-The-Collection “The Collection: Kirk Hammett” on Gibson.com: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/kirkhammettbook Kirk Hammett Gibson Greeny: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/page/kirk-hammett-greeny Kirk Hammett Yellow Jazz III Pick Tin: https://metallica.lnk.to/KH-Yellow-Pick-Tin Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:34:55
Episode 86: Smashing Boundaries - A Dive into Metallica’s Immersive Apple Vision Pro Experience
3/19/2025
The week of March 19, 2025 on The Metallica Report… We explore Metallica’s collaboration with Apple to create a pioneering, 25-minute live concert film from the M72 Mexico City stop in September 2024 using immersive technology with Apple Vision Pro. Lars Ulrich, Zane Lowe, and Robert Trujillo chime in about how this technology breaks the fourth wall between the band and the fans. Then, members of the Metallica Family who experienced the free demo worldwide share their reactions after immersing themselves in “Whiplash,” including one fan who got even closer to Metallica than he could have imagined at The Grove’s Apple Store in Los Angeles. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Book Your Free Metallica Apple Vision Pro Demo: http://apple.co/MetallicaVP Apple Vision Pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro “Metallica Live from Mexico City” (Apple Exclusive EP): https://music.apple.com/us/album/m72-world-tour-mexico-city/1801286006 Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:30:29
Episode 85: Let There Be Light! A Chat with Metallica’s Lighting Designer Rob Koenig
3/12/2025
The week of March 12, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée chat with Metallica’s lighting director, designer, and all-around music lover, Rob Koenig. A true wealth of knowledge, he discusses his process, lighting concepts behind M72, previous tours, new lighting technology, and why rainstorms are no longer a threat for Metallica shows. Rob also details his enormous passion for music, his relationship with James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert, and why the audience is such an integral part of his creative arc during an M72 gig. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:40:43
Episode 84: The HQ Audio Crew Starring Sara Killion & Kent Matcke
3/5/2025
The week of March 5, 2025 on The Metallica Report… We’re back at HQ to speak with two vital members of the HQ Audio Crew and arguably the kindest people in the building: Sara Killion and Kent Matcke. Chief among Sara’s many responsibilities as producer Greg Fidelman’s trusted studio aide is charting and mapping every sound that Metallica makes while recording. Meanwhile, Kent facilitates audio and technical aspects of rehearsals while also assisting with many other HQ studio matters. Between them and their fastidious attention to detail, nothing is left to chance when it comes to making sure Metallica has the best recording and rehearsal environment possible. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:36:20