METALLICAST - THE Metallica Podcast

Brandon records solo for the first time in months to talk about the recent news story about Twitch censoring Metallica playing their own music by taking a closer look at DMCA and the Napster controversy. Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram 

Renowned Metallica collector Brian Silver returns to Metallicast to talk about his collection, show off some of his most unique items and to make a BLOCKBUSTER announcement for ALL Metallica collectors! Check out the video of the livestream to see the collection for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkhUhf4IKdo Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram

Brandon is joined by Takashi guitarist Bob Simonson. Bob tells the infamous story of when Takashi opened for Metallica in 1984. He goes into detail about the full experience from his perspective, including meeting the band, how they needed to borrow equipment and so much more! Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram  

Vocalist Brooks Wilson and guitarist Steve Jansson of Crypt Sermon return to Metallicast to talk to Brandon about one of their favorite bands. The three of them discuss some of their favorite Metallica songs, how the band has impacted their songwriting, and so much more including- Glenn Danzig?  Check out and support Crypt Sermon: https://cryptsermon.bandcamp.com/ https://www.darkdescentrecor...

Brandon talks with artist/teacher/Metallica fan Nick Mockoviak . The two have an open conversation about becoming recent parents, being a teacher during COVID, and how the music of Metallica fits into their parenting lives. The two also talk about the complex relationship James Hetfield had with his own parents and take a look at specific songs that explore their relationship. Follow Nick Mockovia...

Brandon talks with guitarist Erik Kluiber of Void Vator (formerly of Gyspyhawk and White Wizzard) about being in a band, touring, and of course Metallica. We talk about how he got into the band, the influence they have had on him as a guitarist and more! Check out Void Vator: http://www.facebook.com/voidvator http://www.voidvator.bandcamp.com http://www.instagram.com/voidvator http://www.youtube.c...

Brandon is joined by returning guest Jason Long and first time guest Brett Miolen . The trio discuss their experiences seeing The Big 4 in concert, talking the setlist, their favorite moments, their overall memories of attending, and more. Check out Brett and some of his awesome music collection on his YouTube channel Headbangers Closet Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram &n...

Brandon talks with X , guitarist and vocalist of Gurschach , about remixing and remastering albums, including Metallica albums that he thinks would benefit from this.   Check out "St. Anger (Metallica Reimagined)" by Gurschach   Check out   "Reacting To 'St. Anger Reimagined' Hate Comments"  Follow Gurschach on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram    Follow @M...

Brandon talks with frequent guest Richard S. He and music journalist Kris Kielich about Metallica from 2000-2010 and their place in the metal scene during this decade. They also have a general conversation on the styles of the era including Nu-Metal and The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.  RIP Alexi Laiho. Read "St. Anger: 15 Years On" by Richard S. He Check out Kris Kielich on Distorted So...

Brandon is joined by Conor for the 2nd week in a row to finish our talk about Cunning Stunts. The two discuss the second half of the setlist and again have many tangents along the way. This is the last episode of 2020 but Metallicast returns on January 11, 2021! Follow Conor on Twitter @Ma_Gran Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram

Metallicast celebrates 3 years as a podcast and our favorite Metallica moments and metal albums of 2020 in the latest livestream. Join Brandon as he talks with Greg of The Corpse Paint Podcast and music journalist Richard S. He. CORRECTION: Brandon keeps saying in this livestream that new episodes will return on Monday 1/14 but the correct date is actually Monday 1/11  Follow @MetallicastPod on Fa...

Brandon is joined by Metallicast Militia member Conor to do a deep dive into Cunning Stunts. The two go track by track of the first half of the setlist, and have many tangents along the way.   Follow Conor on Twitter @Ma_Gran Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram 

Brandon talks with author Bruno MacDonald about his metal fandom, his love of Metallica and his latest book 666 Songs To Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die: A Guide to the Monsters of Rock and Metal . We also talk about some of the 12 (and unexpected) Metallica songs included in the book. Follow Bruno MacDonald on Twitter Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram  

Brandon talks with Howie Abrams , the author of the book "The ABCs of Metallica" . The two discuss the process of pitching the book to the band and what it was like working with them. The two also discuss his other work, including being the head of InEffect Records and an A&R executive for RoadRunner Records, Jive and others. Additionally, they discuss his long time Metallica fandom, including...

Brandon is joined again by John Kornarens, a personal friend of Metallica who was there for the early years and helped get Metallica on the Metal Massacre album. John shares some more first hand stories of the early years of the band, but more than that does a music history deep dive; Brandon and John talk about the history of the electric guitar, the history of New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, an...

Brandon is joined by T-Bone Mathley , who spent years as a musician and radio DJ, to have a diverse and in depth talk about music. The two talk Metallica, current albums from veteran artists we both like, and so much more... we even talk about country music! No subject is off limits! Follow T-Bones Prime Cuts on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram  Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter an...

Brandon is joined by Eric Braverman who spent years in the inner circle of Metallica as both a friend and employee. In this 2 hour conversation, Eric is both hilarious and brutally honest. He does not hold back when talking about running So What Magazine, creating the documentary Metallimania ,  and partying with the band. Eric also speaks candidly about his relationships with each band membe...

Brandon gives his thoughts on the Helping Hands concert that Metallica put on to benefit their All Within My Hands Foundation .  This episode also features a cameo from Deacon of the Deacon And Co Show who ended up on the virtual fan wall! Follow @DeaconAndCoShow on Twitter and Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram

Brandon speaks with Brian Slagel, the founder and CEO of the legendary record label Metal Blade Records  The two talk about all things Metallica, from giving them a spot on Metal Massacre to his favorite concert memories of the band, plus so much more. Follow Brian Slagel on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram Follow Metal Blade on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Fac...

Brandon talks with Bob Nalbandian , the director of the Bay Area Godfathers documentary and the host of the Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast, about his first hand accounts of Metallica from the early years. We talk about him and Lars Ulrich becoming friends, seeing their first ever show,  and so much more.  BUY or RENT Bay Area Godfathers on Amazon Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , T...

Up and coming Bay Area metal band Gurschach talk to Brandon about their reimagined cover of St. Anger , their diverse influences and so much more!  Check Gurschach out on YouTube Follow Gurschach on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram

Brandon returns to a LIVE show with frequent guest, music journalist Richard S. He . The two talk about current Metallica news, Kirk Hammett and his love of horror, the spookiest Metallica riffs/videos and both name their top 3 most metal horror movies. WARNING: There are a lot of videos in this episode so if you prefer to watch the actual livestream go to @MetallicastPod on Facebook or to the Fan...

Or perhaps a better episode title would be "Shoot Me (And Your Shot) Again"? These Metallica puns are not always easy... but talking to journalist Kris Kielich of Distorted Sound Magazine certainly is! Brandon and Kris talk a wide range of Metallica topics including  playing Metallica songs on Rock Band, the similarities between Kill Em All and ReLoad, the underrated falsetto of James Hetfiel...

Brandon interviews legendary bassist and one of the founding members of Megadeth David Ellefson for Metal Talk TV.  Be sure to check out his upcoming covers album titled No Cover, out worldwide on 11/20, and also order coffee from Ellefson Coffee Co .  There is admittedly no Metallica talk in this episode since it was not originally intended for this podcast... but its David Ellefson! Fr...

Brandon interviews Metallica friend and fan John Kornarens about amazing first hand stories of the early years of the band including how he met Lars, how he helped get Metallica on Metal Massacre, the real story of how James and Lars first met Cliff Burton and so much more! Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram