Episode 1: Lars checks in; Europe tour recap; US tour preview

Keep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source. Welcome to The Metallica Report, THE official Metallica podcast!  This week of August 2, 2023 kicks off with a message from Lars, followed by a glance back at the European leg of the M72 World Tour, a preview of what’s to come in North America starting this week in New Jersey, plus a few crazy facts about the massive production. You’ll also hear from Austin Manning, head of the Fifth Member Chapter New York Attitude, about what he’s most looking forward to on this tour and get the scoop on all the weekend activities planned for each city along the way. New episodes are released weekly and will introduce you to all aspects of Metallica’s world. Whether you hear from the Metallica Family through fan features, the band’s crew at HQ or on the road, or from the guys themselves, you’re sure to get a unique perspective. You’ll also get to know your “people on the inside,” hosts Steffan Chirazi (long-time rock scribe and editor of the band’s online mag, So What!) and Renée Richardson (a well-known Bay Area radio personality who now oversees the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands).  Follow, download, rate, review, and join Steff and Renée for The Metallica Report every week. Submit questions or comments for our features Fuel, Road Warriors, or Family Matters: http://metallica.com/podcasts  Check out the M72 Tour Map: https://m72map.metallica.com  New Jersey Takeover Link: https://www.metallica.com/tour/2023-08-04-east-rutherford-new-jersey.html#metallica-takeover Bastardane: https://www.bastardane.com  OTTTO: https://www.otttoband.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Keep up with all things Metallica by going straight to the source. Now you can get your news directly from those entrenched in the band’s own Northern California headquarters. This weekly report is hosted by Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson, two members of the Metallica Camp. Steffan is a long-time rock scribe and editor of the band’s online mag, So What!, whose days covering Metallica began in the 1980s with the British music magazines Sounds and Kerrang! Renée is the Director of Philanthropy for the band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, and also has a storied background in music as a well-known Bay Area radio personality. Each week will sound a little different, but you’ll always remain in the loop. Steffan and Renée will keep you posted with the latest news and updates from Metallica HQ and the road as the M72 Tour makes its way around the world. They’ll bring you mini-features for a little peek behind the curtain, and you’ll learn bits of info you won’t find anywhere else through chats with everyone from members of the road crew to poster artists, from fans to band members themselves!  They won’t just tell you what you need to know; they’ll also get to the bottom of what you want to find out! Listeners can submit questions, and Steffan and Renée will get to work finding answers. You’ll enjoy all of this and more with The Metallica Report, your quick, weekly fix covering our most relevant topics of the day. A proud part of Pantheon Podcasts Produced by Pantheon Media & PopCult Executive Producers: Marc Reiter, Vickie Strate, Doug Oswandel Written by: Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson Production Coordinator: Lane Watson