Episode 95: The Load Box Set Chat featuring Curators Dan Nykolayko and Eleni Psaltis
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
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Episode 94: M72 - From Virginia Tech- to Band Relationships with James, Kirk, and Robert
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
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Episode 93: Enter Sandman
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
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Episode 92: James Hetfield on the Return of M72, Songs, and Superstitions
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
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Episode 91: M72 Relaunch in Syracuse Starring Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, and the Fans
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
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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.
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Executive Producers: Marc Reiter, Vickie Strate, Doug Oswandel
Written by: Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson
Production Coordinator: Lane Watson
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