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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Episode 90: Syracuse Inbound - Countdown To The Start Of M72 2025 At HQ
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
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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 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
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Episode 88: Metallica Scholars Chat with Robert Trujillo
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
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Episode 87: The Collection - Kirk Hammett Speaks About His New Guitar Book
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
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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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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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