Clint Wells

METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica

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Clint Wells is a Nashville-based musician, producer, and songwriter who has worked with and toured alongside artists across the rock and metal world. From the road or his Nashville studios, Clint hosts weekly episodes exploring all things Metallica—from deep dives and history to musicianship, culture, and the wider heavy music landscape.

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Clint Wells

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metalupyourpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

MUYP Radio - The Beatles (pt. 1) 10.12.2021

On this special episode of MUYP Radio, Clint plays the first half of his top 20 Beatles songs and answers all Beatle related questions from Instagram while telling the stories of the writing and recording of the songs along the way. Topics include why Paul McCartney is the greatest bass player ever, the singing dynamics between John and Paul, why the Beatles broke up, what could have kept them tog...

Episode 261 - Tangent City (pt. 5) 07.12.2021

We’re back at HQ3 with honorary guest host Paul Moak with the magic keys to a far away land called Tangent City! Hop on the ride with us as we discuss nutty shenanigans like:   - Xmas traditions - Paul gives Clint and Ethan a gift - what intro song we would use - The Beatles’ documentary Get Back - All things Beatles - the Metallica masterclass - teaching the unteachable - spiritual math - the ups...

Episode 260 - Masterclass (pt. 3) 29.11.2021

It's graduation day! We're home from our two month tour with Morgan Wade and Lucero and spent the morning burning down the remaining chapters of the Metallica Masterclass as well as the live performances. We also hit the e-mail corner and talk about the future of MUYP. Topics covered in this episode include: - The Triller Fight Cub performance and setlist - The Black Album boxset giveaway - our pl...

Episode 259 - Masterclass (pt. 2) 22.11.2021

We're coming at you remote from a hotel conference room in Fort Worth, Texas to dive back into the Metallica Masterclass. In this episode we break down the chapters: - Exploring Dynamics in the Song: One - Performance Techniques - The Bass Sound - The Fifth Member of the Band We also hit the e-mail corner and discuss Lunar Satan, being on tour with Morgan Wade and continue our discussion about Met...

Episode 258 - Masterclass (pt. 1) 15.11.2021

In this episode, we are watching the first half of the Metallica Masterclass series and giving our thoughts. We discuss... - Meet Your Instructors - From Riff To Song - Deconstructing "Enter Sandman" - Navigating Egos & Giving Criticism - Writing Lyrics - Song Deconstruction "Master Of Puppets" - Building a Rock Solo From The Blues   If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider ta...

Episode 257 - The Metallica Blacklist, pt. 1 08.11.2021

We're back at HQ2 before hopping on the bus for the second leg of tour to listen through ten songs on Metallica's super ambitious covers album, The Blacklist. We also discuss our unique podcast artwork, good and bad band names, John Bush-era Anthrax, MegaDave, Dimebag Darrell, Garage, Inc., how Metallica gets paid and other nutty shenanigans we're sure you'll love for decades to come. Honey, pleas...

Episode 256 - Deep Cut Dives (The God That Failed) 01.11.2021

We're back with another Deep Cut Dive from The Black Album. In this episode we break down what makes "The God That Failed" such a great tune, musically and lyrically. Our intro and email corner turns slightly into a tangent city because we were back at HQ2 and feeling rested from being off the road for a bit! We have some great convo based off your emails, Bon Scott vs Brian Johnson, the songwriti...

Episode 255 - Aftershock Recap 25.10.2021

This week we're joined by our good friend Sarah Sobeck of the now famous Sarahvan to recap her experience seeing Metallica at Aftershock and beyond. We also hit the e-mail corner and talk Lulu, 40th anniversary setlists and life on the road with Morgan Wade. Enjoy! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes...

Metal Tales - Minneapolis, 2018 21.10.2021

Episode Notes If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes   here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our Wor...

Episode 254 - The Email Portal 18.10.2021

We're in Pittsburgh tonight burning down some e-mails from the MUYP family and taking that golden key to Tangent City and unlocking the portal into a land of magic and wonder. Come join us! Or don't! You're adults! Enjoy, babies.   If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes   here : https://podcasts.apple.c...

Metal Tales - Rock in Rio, 2015 14.10.2021

On this episode of Metal Tale, Clint walks with Matt Kramer about Rock in Rio US in Las Vegas, Nevada on 5-9-2015. They talk about getting into Metallica via sports, professional baseball, Malice at the Palace, being on stage with Metallica, why King Nothing isn't played more often, raising kids to love Metallica, the city of Minneapolis, future Metallica shows and what the next Metallica album mi...

Episode 253 - Wherever We May Roam 11.10.2021

We're out on tour and having a blast! This week we check in after an 11 hour drive day to catch everyone up on our tour, discuss Aftershock and the Apple Music interview, and to take a trip through the e-mail portal where we discuss Clint guesting on a DMB podcast, Louder Than Life recap, the special community of MUYP listeners, pecans and okra, touring through Fargo, Harvester of Sorrow as a preq...

MUYP Radio - Clint On Tour 07.10.2021

On this edition of MUYP Radio, Clint plays seven of his current favorite songs and answers Patreon questions about being on the road, traveling with Ethan, getting used to touring again, a day in the life of a touring musician, cassettes/books he's taking on the road, the duties of a band leader, favorite cities, side projects (Lunar Satan, Attention Machine, AtoZ with Clint and Katie, Anna Grace...

Episode 252 - A Week In the Life of MUYP 04.10.2021

This week's episode takes you on an historic week in the life of Clint and Ethan as they talk about the MUYP Night Between party, Clint meeting Dave Matthews and seeing DMB for the first time in 21 years, hanging with Avi Vinocur and seeing Goodnight, Texas live and, of course, Ethan finally plays the Mother Church with Clint by his side and Paul?! as his guitar tech. We also hear stories from MUY...

Metal Tales - Louder Than Life, Night 2 01.10.2021

Clint talks with listener and patron Zach Lewis about the Black album themed show night 2 of the Louder Than Life festival on September 26, 2021. This was Zach's 2nd show after seeing Metallica for the FIRST time at the Metro in Chicago six days earlier. They talk about getting into the band, Insane Clown Posse, the power of live music, getting their spouses into the band, the Night Between MUYP p...

Metal Tales - Louder Than Life, Night 1 28.09.2021

Stan Pearl joins Ethan to tell you all about night 1 of the Louder Than Life Festival that took place in Louisville, KY last weekend. We get his Metallica origin story, his favorite Metallica record, first album he heard, his journey to Louisville which included flying with former guest and frontman of Hardwired To Kill Em All, Randy Alanis! We also talk about Stan's time getting to tide the rail...

Episode 251 - Deep Cut Dives (Holier Than Thou) 27.09.2021

We're back with a new Deep Cut Dives to take a microscopic look at Black Album thrasher, Holier Than Thou. You know, the song Bob Rock thought could be the lead single over Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Wherever I May Roam and Nothing Else Matters! All joking aside, once you take a closer look at the riffs, solos, drums, lyrics and composition, it's clear that this tune is a total r...

Metal Tales - The Metro, 2021 21.09.2021

On September 20th, 2021 Metallica played a surprise show at famous rock club The Metro in Chicago, IL. A small, 1100 capacity room that the band has not played in since their very first tour in 1983 with Raven. Joining us to tell the story of this gig is great friend of the show and long time listener/patron, FEROX. He walks us through the process of finding out about the gig, waiting in line for...

Episode 250 - Tangent City (pt. 4) 19.09.2021

Paul Moak is back for another Tangent City to celebrate our 250th episode! The three of us sat down at HQ3 and went on several tangents including: - Would Kurt Cobain have an Instagram account - Metallica’s San Francisco Club Show - Paul playing with Ann Wilson - MUYP Night Between Party - Paul’s dreads - Clint & Paul’s kids growing up too fast - Ethan nitpicking Paul’s studio gear - Dave Mustaine...

Metal Tales - San Francisco, 2021 18.09.2021

Here's the Metal Tales of the show that gave us all some serious FOMO, Metallica at The Independent in San Francisco. Evan LeBon stepped in to give us a run down of the show, the setlist, getting tickets, how he found out about the show and knowing something was up while walking his dog passed the venue at 7am that morning. Thanks to Evan for stepping in on short notice for this one!  If you think...

Metal Tales - Sydney, 2010 16.09.2021

If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes   here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened E...

Episode 249 - Stern Interview (2021) 13.09.2021

On this episode we burn down the notable excerpts from the recent interview and performance on the Howard Stern show. The band discusses collaborating with Miley Cyrus, working with bob Rock, owning their masters/publishing, refusing to compromise and learning to grow up as artists. Other topics discussed in this episode include the new Jason Newsted So What?! interviews, TBA boxset unboxing and g...

Metal Tales - Sweden, 2011 09.09.2021

On this episode of Metal Tales, Clint chats with longtime patron and friend of the show Oskar Immonen all the way from Finland to discuss the 7-3-2011 Big Four show in Gothenburg, Sweden. They talk about Guitar Hero getting kids into Metallica and hard rock, learning to play guitar and drums listening to Metallica, getting into The Big Four, Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, rare gems at shows, the power...

Episode 248 - Paul DeCarli (pt. 2) 06.09.2021

In part 2 of our conversation with Paul, we talk about working with Randy Staub, Cunning Stunts, editing for Reload, Garage, Inc. and S&M, the challenges of “Until It Sleeps,” KISS Alive III, Echobrain, Green Day, Halestorm, the legacy of his work with Metallica, My Chemical Romance, his favorite projects and the future of recording technology. Other topics discussed include touring during the pan...

Metal Tales - MSG, 2009 02.09.2021

If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes   here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened E...

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