METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica

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Clint watches the final DVD of the Load Boxset, a pre-Cunning Stunts badass Load-heavy set from Sweden in '96. Watch along with Clint on YouTube if you can. Clint also reads listener e-mails and talks about Metallica's different eras of concert openers, more Sphere debacle talk, awareness about gambling addiction why Mama Said was so hard to find on MTV in America. Enjoy!

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This week Clint explores the Monsters of Rock segment of A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica from DVD disc 1 of the Load Boxset. He also reads emails and discusses the annoyance of phones at concerts, the editing process of St. Anger, why the next Metallica record should be made with Bob Rock, the NBA expanding to Seattle, a follow up Rick Rubin album to Death Magnetic in 2011 and why Load and Reload are not THAT different from one another. Enjoy! If you get value from Metal Up Your Podcast, the best way to support the show is to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP? You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation: https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers: https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime: metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

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This week Clint tackles Studio Shit from DVD 1 of the Load Boxset. He also recaps Metallica's three shows in the Middle East, talks Spotify Wrapped numbers and what they mean for metal fans, explores more bizarre Dave Mustaine interviews and reads fan letters from the E-mail Portal. Enjoy!

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This week Clint talks Metallica touring Australia, Dave Mustaine covering Ride the Lightning for some reason, a chronology of James Hetfield's soaring melodic guitar solos and takes the deep dive into "The House Jack Built" via the treasure trove of behind the scenes material from the incredible Load boxset. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

This week part two of the Halloween special is all about SEQUELS and REMAKES. Which are the best, which are the worst and are there any that surpass the original? The boys also do three sweet sixteen style matches to determine the best sequel, the best horror director and the best horror classic of all time. Enjoy!

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Clint explores the book included in the Load boxset and highlights interesting portions of essays by Bob Rock, Zach Harmon, Jason Newsted and many people involved in the Load-era with a lot of focus on Jason's complicated relationship with the aesthetic and artistic direction of the band at this time. Enjoy!

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On September 3rd, 1995 Metallica played an intimate show in Tuktoyatuk, Canada at a small venue accessible only by air. Approximately 500 contest winners and locals were in attendance. For years the only footage we have seen was a short documentary that was included in Fan Can, Volume II. Now, as part of the Load boxset, we can see the entire soundcheck and concert. In this episode Clint watches the the second half of the show and the "Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica part 3: Tuk" documentary with running commentary. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

On September 3rd, 1995 Metallica played an intimate show in Tuktoyatuk, Canada at a small venue accessible only by air. Approximately 500 contest winners and locals were in attendance. For years the only footage we have seen was a short documentary that was included in Fan Can, Volume II. Now, as part of the Load boxset, we can see the entire soundcheck and concert. In this episode Clint watches the soundcheck and first half of the show with running commentary. Enjoy!

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Aaron Ginther joins the show to talk about attending the intimate Metallica gig at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY on August 25th, 2025. The gig has less than 500 attendees including Howard Stern, Michael J. Fox, and Paul McCartney. Aaron and Clint also discuss tiger favorite 90's movies, the culture of horror films and what it's like attending popular horror cons. Enjoy!

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Michael Grosvenor joins the show to talk all things M72 in Denver. He and Clint also discuss the new Billy Joel documentary (that Michael consulted for), the Load boxset, why Metallica is still worth the ticket price, merch and tour posters and what small tweaks they would make to improve the M72 setlists. Enjoy!

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Longtime friend of the show Kat Anker stops by to give us a full account of the entire Back to the Beginning concert from the rail! The good, the bad and the ugly as we say goodbye to living legends, Ozzy Osbourne and the mighty Black Sabbath featuring performances by Lamb of God, Halestorm, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Tool, Slayer, Pantera and, of course, Metallica. And special guests like Billy Corgan, Tom Morello, Chad Smith, Travis Barker, Jake E. Lee, Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar and Nuno Bettencourt. Enjoy!

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Friend and patron of the show Ray Echavez joins the show to talk all things M72 in Santa Clara, California. As usual, the conversation includes more than just M72 talk as he and Clint talk early Metallica, what makes Master of Puppets perfect, why its important for artists to evolve, Pantera 2.0, living in Hawaii and the importance of keeping your family close. Enjoy!

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Clint talks with Angelo Gonzalez, the Jorts King himself, about going backstage at Dave Matthews, having his drink spilled, being hit on by a lady in front her boyfriend, super fan culture, Metallica cover bands, deep cuts and all things M72 in Houston, Texas. Enjoy, nerds!

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Chris Yerges (Metalliclaus) joins as a guest host to talk all things Snake Pit at M72 in Charlotte. He and Clint also discuss the state of the band, the Load boxset, enjoying Metallica collectibles, Kirk’s new guitar book, Dave Mustaine, 2026 shows, Metallica merch and marketing, Disturb burning Chicago Bulls banners, AC/DC live, Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera, 90’s country music, and NASCAR partnering with AWMH. Enjoy!

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Clint's longtime best friend since 2nd grade, Aaron Shaffer, joins the show to talk about taking his youngest son to the M72 stop in Atlanta. They talk loving Metallica as kids, playing Metallica covers in their high school band, the Oasis reunion, love/hate relationships with U2, love of horror movies and more nostalgic reminiscing about their teenage years. Enjoy!

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For the first time in MUYP history, Clint's wife, Isbelle, joins the show to unbox the brand new deluxe Load boxset. They cover everything in the box, discuss the attraction level of Metallica members past and present, Isbelle's crush on Wes Borland, Clint's crush on Bobby Flay, and an AMA for Isbelle to round out the episode. Enjoy!

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Friend and patron Sam Mullins joins the show to talk all things M72 in Landover, Maryland. He and Clint talk all things Metallica, being grateful for the band, Load and Reload (of course), the static nature of the setlists, Clint's new edits of 72 Seasons and St. Anger and the merits of John Mayer, DMB and Sting. Enjoy!

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James Durka joins the show to talk both nights in the snake pit of M72 in Toronto. He and Clint discuss Poor Re-touring Me, Load and Reload, The Tragically Hip and Rush, hearing “One” for the first time, Dave Mustaine’s new disparaging comments about the boys, writing credit within Metallica, Pantera 2.0, alternate picking with Hetfield, Kirk and Rob’s doodles, the passion of Lars, messing up "until It Sleeps, sound checking with "The Unforgiven II," and St. Anger. Enjoy!

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Friend and patron of the show Austin Greene joins Clint to talk the Blacksburg, VA one off gig. They discuss the strange genius of Sturgill Simpson, St. Anger as a favorite album, writing songs, the connection between Metallica and Virginia Tech, the origins of Ecstasy of Gold, Green Lung, Hell and Back, Load remixes and the Load era in general. Enjoy! If you'd like to be on a future episode of Metal Tales consider joining the PATREON.

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New Jersey native Rob Baird joins the show to burn down the Philly gig. They talk bass guitar, Bon Jovi, Load and Reload, the interesting nature of Kirk and Rob’s nightly doodles and the positive resurgence and re-evaluation of Fred Durst and Limo Bizkit. Enjoy! If you'd like to be featured on your own Metal Tales consider joining the PATREON. Okay, bye!

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This week Clint talks all things that we currently know about the upcoming Load boxset. The LPs, CDs, DVDs and extra goodies as well as listening to some of the early digital downloads and watching Kirk's unboxing video. Clint also discusses seeing AC/DC live, new M72 tour announcements, the metal tales roll call and why people hate U2 and Dave Matthews Band. Enjoy!

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This week Kevin Rapillo joins Clint to talk all things M72 Nashville. Kevin is a Nashville based live/studio drummer. He and Clint toured together for years with country artist Rodney Atkins. They talk Metallica's longevity, Some Kind of Monster, the merits of St. Anger, the argument that Lars isn't a good drummer, 72 Seasons and what it's like seeing Metallica for the first time in 40 years. Enjoy!

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This week guest host Angelo Gonzalez joins the show to talk about the three rare shows James Hatfield missed in the summer of 2000. They listen to Clint's first Metallica show in Atlanta and listen back with running commentary as members of Korn, System of a Down and Kid Rock scramble to perform one of the most interesting shows in the band's history. Enjoy!

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This week friend and patron of the show Dane Varalli stops by to talk all things Metallica. From getting into the band in the 90's all the way through M72 in Syracuse, the stadium, the setlist, taking breaks from your favorite bands, the future of Pantera 2.0 and talking yourself into digging St. Anger. Enjoy!

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