METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica

Steffan Chirazi is the editor and creative director for So What! Magazine, an in-house publication for Metallica. He is also a journalist and photographer who began covering Metallica for Sounds magazine in 1984. He has been an important figure behind the scenes in the Metallica world ever since. In this episode we talk through his beginning years as a young journalist covering Motorhead, becoming...

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...

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This week we jump back into our conversation with Tom Kwei of Alphabetallica dissecting each and every Rob and Kirk doodle from the North American World Wired arena tour. Clint also discusses the Lunar Satan project, a badass piano interpretation of "The Unforgiven" and salutes a true MUYP hero. Enjoy! Topics covered in this episode include: - Viva Las Vegas (Elvis Presely) - The Killers - US band...

Mick Wall is an author, journalist and podcaster who has worked inside the music industry for over 35 years. He has been described as "the world's leading rock and metal writer." In addition to being the head writer at Kerrang! magazine for nearly a decade, Mick also started his own PR company, founded Classic Rock magazine, hosted a popular television show and has written definitive biographies f...

On this episode Clint is joined by Alphabetallica host, Tom Kwei, while Ethan is away on vacation to break down every Rob and Kirk doodle on the US arena leg of the World Wired tour. Clint also reads listener mail, talks Metallica recording a new album and gives an exciting update on Lunar Satan.  You can pre-order the Lunar Satan limited edition vinyl and/or cassette here: LUNAR SATAN Here's a br...

Hi, everyone! We launched the Lunar Satan kickstarter Saturday evening and within 48 hours the project was fully funded! I'm so grateful to all of you for pre-ordering the album and helping me bring this project to life. The campaign lasts for another 30 days so help me spread the word. Share it with your friends and family who enjoy space-metal and if you haven't yet, consider pre-ordering the al...

Little Kruta is a group of Brooklyn based musicians who re-imagined Metallica's thrash masterpiece ...And Justice For All into arrangements for classical orchestra featuring four emerging jazz and soul vocalists. Arranged by Pierre Piscitelli and recorded in a decommissioned church in Brooklyn, their album Justice is a beautiful and powerful new interpretation of these songs we all love so much. I...

This bonus episode features Clint's commentary during the All Within My Hands Live Stream. This IS NOT the full audio of the gig. Please support AWMY by purchasing a ticket or bidding on one of the many awesome auction items . For $25 you can get the official audio . This show was a blast to watch. The boys looked healthy and excited to be making music together and it was so thrilling seeing MUYP...

Bruce Coughlin is a Tony Award winning American orchestrator and music arranger. In 2019 Bruce joined Metallica, Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony in writing new arrangements and orchestrations for S&M2. In this episode we talk about his early work, invitation to work with Metallica, the process of writing arrangements, re-working some of the older songs, rehearsals and the ulti...

Bokassa is a badass Norwegian stoner-punk band that famously got the call from Lars Ulrich who, after claiming to be one of their biggest fans, invited the band to open for them on the 2019 European stadium tour with Ghost. We talk with lead singer and primary songwriter, Jorn Kaarstad, about the origins of Bokassa, touring with Metallica, his favorite music, personal insights into road life, fron...

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On this episode Clint and Ethan sat down together at HQ2 to watch the second half of Cliff 'Em All with running commentary on the amazing early live footage of the band as well as an intimate peak into what the boys were like off stage. Other topics discussed include the recently announced acoustic livestream, the So What! interviews, Metallica teaming up with Disney, bands we think are boring and...

On our Explore the Big Four series we sit down and listen to an album from one of the Big Four and discuss it's place in the band's discography as well as it's place in the legacy of metal albums. Due to popular demand, this week we listen to 1997's Cryptic Writings by Megadeth. Cryptic Writings is the 7th studio album by Megadeth and continues their trend from the previous two albums (Countdown T...

Adam Dubin is an American director from New York City. His new movie Murder in the Front Row explores the early thrash scene of the San Francisco Bay Area. He also directed the staggering documentary A Year and a Half In the Life of Metallica, Freeze 'Em All, and Hot The Lights: The Making of Through the Never. In this episode we talk with Adam about: - coming up in the NYU scene - Rick Rubin and...

Today we learned the tragic news that Eddie Van Halen passed away from cancer at age 65. On this tribute episode Clint and Ethan talk about the music and legacy of EVH, share memories of hearing the music for the first time and play their favorite Van Halen songs. Enjoy. If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe her...

Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Story is a documentary by Adam Dubin (A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica, Freeze 'Em All, Hit The Lights: The Making of Through the Never) that chronicles the rise of thrash metal on the west coast in the early 80's through interviews with members of Exodus, Testament, Slayer, Megadeth and a little known band called Metallica. Join...

After all these episodes, we finally sit down at HQ1 to watch 'Cliff 'Em All' and add our commentary. Cliff is (and always will be) a beloved part of the Metallica family. Being that we just hit 34 years since his tragic death, we felt it fitting to chat about Cliff, his legacy, influence, talent and overall baddassery! We also announce the 2 international winners of the Squindo poster contest, hi...

Tony Squindo is an American artist, painter, author and sculptor. He's best known for designing some of Metallica's most iconic artwork since 1999/2000. Whether it's t-shirts, album covers or poster art for other notable bands like The Misfits, Green Day, The Offspring, Kid Rock or The Ramones, or skate decks, snow mobiles and custom tikis, Squindo's work is completely original featuring a playful...

Metalliclaus is back! Chris Yerges joins us as we take a deep dive into the recently released S&M2. We talk through the packaging of the 3 different vinyl releases, stories from Chris' experience at the two shows, a track by track breakdown, an S&M themed game of Metal Madness and more. Listeners beware, the Metal Police are out in full force these days, plus some extra security measures are taken...

Paul Moak is back! In this episode we watch the 'Some Kind of Monster' bonus clips from HQ3. The boys recording St. Anger, Kirk in traffic school, Phil being Phil, the band getting to see a cut of what has been filmed so far, drag racing, Kirk's 40th bday, Bob Rock on bass at The Oakland Raiders game and more! It was a fun night of music, laughing and Blackened whiskey. Enjoy! If you think Metal U...

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Avi Vinocur is one of the primary singers and songwriters for the band Goodnight, Texas. When Avi isn’t touring the country with his band, he works with Metallica at HQ and sometimes tours with them as a crew member. Starting in 2016, Avi began occasionally performing mandolin and vocals with James Hetfield for Sammy Hagar’s benefit concerts. This led to Avi performing an entire set with Metallica...

Jon Zazula is the founder of Megaforce records. After discovering Metallica and bringing them to the east coast, he signed the band to their first label deal and released their debut album, 1983's Kill Em All. Other bands associated with Megaforce records are Overkill, Raven, King's X, Ministry and Anthrax, whom Jon managed for several years. Jon's autobiography is called Heavy Tales: The Metal, T...

This episode contains excerpts and running commentary of the recent Howard Stern interview with Metallica. You can find the entire interview by subscribing to Sirius XM radio. Topics include both S&M performances, the first songs the band learned to play, Lou Reed and Lulu, The Ramones, talking shit about other bands, the Drive In Metallica shows, re-arranging All Within My Hands, the lyrical mean...