METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica

We're back with our Deep Cut Dives series to examine Through The Never! Ethan is at the helm this time around to break down the riffs as we unpack the structure, lyrics and live performances of this amazing song. Also discussed in this episode is what we'd like to see on future Metallica records and tours, The Chophouse Band and Jason's departure and even an appearance by one Mr. Tumbleweed Ron Mc...

Several weeks ago Clint was approached by a college student from Amsterdam writing a thesis about how podcasts shape brands for artists and musicians. This conversation was initially released exclusively to patrons but after a thankfully busy week making music, we decided to edit and release this interview for the MUYP fam. Clint discusses the formation of the podcast and the various ways it has a...

We're back in Tangent City, baby! Clint and Ethan sit down with guest host Paul Moak at HQ3 to solve the world's problems, one tangent at a time. So put on your seatbelt, snap into a slim Jim and enjoy the ride! This week's tangents include: - Paul thinks MUYP is on fire - Michael Bolton - our first cassettes and CD's - Dave Mustaine reads the script to Back to the Future (and more!) - Jason Newst...

In this episode, we chat with Ollie King, drummer of the UK based Metallica tribute band, Moretallica! Ollie tells us about joining the band, adapting as a band during a pandemic, livestreams, Black Album Anniversary shows and much more. We also hit the email corner with some great questions, chat about some current events and do some bluegrass pickin' with Dave Mustaine. Enjoy! Moretallica's YouT...

We're back with part two of our interview with Mike Gillies. Mike is a producer, engineer and digital editor who worked with Metallica for twenty two years. He recorded eight albums with the band and spear-headed the multi-track live recordings and the tuning room from 2004 - 2018. Here are the topics discussed: - the Presidio Sessions - using bob Rock’s gear - Bob Rock’s feelings about St. Anger...

Kevin Erickson is the director of the Future of Music Coalition, a Washington DC-based nonprofit supporting a musical ecosystem where artists flourish and are compensated fairly and transparently for their work. FMC works with musicians, composers and industry stakeholders to identify solutions and promote strategies, policies, technologies and educational initiatives that always put artists first...

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On this episode of MUYP we burn down 2005 and 2006,  a few slow "rebuilding" years for the band. Other topics include modern rock bands, the future of heavy metal, positive effects of social media, James Hetfield as a legitimate lyricist, one question each for the Metallica members, the best burgers in Nashville, Metallica on the Simpsons, opening for the Rolling Stones, debuting “Orion,” private...

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On this installment of Metal Tales From the Road, Clint sat down with MUYP alumni Tom Dean and Wayne Summers to talk all things Metallica. Tom and Wayne became fast friends on the European leg of the World Wired tour. We talk black tickets, memorable setlists, the MOP backdrop, S&M2, Metallica at the drive in, the AWMH Foundation gig, Black Album boxset, 40th anniversary of the band, the new recor...

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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...

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...

We're back with another installment of Metal Tales to chat with Metallica die-hard and OG MUYP supporter Andrew Belli, all the way from Australia, NJ. Andrew flew over to attend the Louisville, Indianapolis and Grand Rapid Metallica shows with his brother. We had scheduled a Metal Tales for Indianapolis but were unable to make it work due to scheduling conflicts. But now, 600 years later, we have...

In this episode we decided to mix things up and tackle our top ten Metallica songs of the 2000's. Did anything from Lulu make the list? How much representation did St. Anger have between the both of us? Did Jason finally be a buddy and get back to Brantley? Did Joyce rub almond butter on the small of Joyce's back? How has PawPaw's Cannibal Tow Truck business been surviving during Covid? The answer...

We're back at HQ3 with guest host Paul?! Moak to burn down our top ten lists from golden decade Bob Rock era. Which songs made it? Which were criminally ignored? Will Clint make it from the Grumpy Train to the Church Giggles Train? You'll have to listen to find out. Other topics discussed: - Nickleback - Tumbleweed Ron - The Californians - John Lennon - mixing - Bob Rock - Metallica's biggest song...

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This episode has been talked about forever and is one of our most requested "Metallica-adjacent" topics. So we got together with our lovely friend Paul?! Moak at HQ3 to turn the masterpiece of Guns N Roses' Use Your Illusion double album into a single, 15 song barn burner. We then took those 15 songs and re-sequenced the album for the ultimate experience we are dubbing Unload Your Illusion. Which...

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If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe 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 2-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free...

We normally celebrate our podcast anniversary with a massive party at The Cobra here in Nashville with members of the MUYP family from all over the world with gifts, trivia, raffles and long conversations deep into the night and early morning before Clint steals a burrito or two. This year we were unable to throw that party so we did the next best thing and heard from several of you from across th...

Happy New Year! In this episode we break down the wonderful Gibson Icons interview with Kirk Hammett which details his musical journey with Metallica from the beginning days of Bay Area thrash through the world dominance of the Black Album. We also discuss the news that Metallica is working on their "heaviest" album to date, Metallica's record breaking streaming numbers and the revenge of a Tik To...

We're back from Christmas break with our second installment of Tangent City featuring guest host Paul?! Moak! In these impromptu episodes we get together at HQ3 to talk about whatever our little hearts desire in the spirit of friendship and casual conversation. On this visit to Tangent City we discuss: - takeaways from 2020 - Ethan and the Ryman - missing touring - Peter Stroud and Sheryl Crow - P...

This is an historic MUYP episode! Not only is PAUL?! back, but we have Metaliclaus himself, Chris Yerges! In this episode, we sat down at HQ3 to rank our Metallica album openers. We also have an appearance from Tumbleweed Ron, Metallica news, an impromptu jam sesh, a couple trips to tangent city, a gift for Metalliclause and much more. Thank you to PAUL?! and Chris for joining us this week, in wha...