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The Metallica Report

The Metallica Report

Metallica & Pantheon Media
Music

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 

155 - Episode 138: Tony Smith - Former Metallica Tour Manager, Part 2
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  • 155 - Episode 138: Tony Smith - Former Metallica Tour Manager, Part 2

    This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée continue their chat with former tour manager Tony Smith, who offers a couple of great stories involving spontaneous problem-solving in Jakarta and the night of James’ pyro horror in Montreal during the stadium tour with Guns N’ Roses. Tony also offers some simple yet highly effective wisdom and speaks about one of his happiest experiences during his time with the band. Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 18 Mar 2026
  • 154 - Episode 137: Tony Smith - Former Metallica Tour Manager, Part 1

    This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée chat with former tour manager Tony Smith, who shares tales of his time with the band during the halcyon days of the late ’80s to the late ’90s. Tony talks about how he got involved with the band, early signs they were getting big, fax machines, and a legendary story titled “The Bet” involving Mr. Smith and a Porsche.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour  Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 11 Mar 2026
  • 153 - Episode 136: Sphere - Life Burns Faster with Kirk Hammett & Lars Ulrich

    This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée discuss Metallica’s forthcoming residency at Sphere in Las Vegas: Life Burns Faster. Joining them in the anticipation and excitement are Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich, with Lars having recently taken part in the inaugural ’Tallica Talk phone-in show on SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Sphere - Life Burns Faster: metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSphere Maximum Metallica: metallica.lnk.to/MaximumMetallica  Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 04 Mar 2026
  • 152 - Episode 135: Anatomy of A Song with Kirk Hammett on Fuel and Creeping Death

    This week on The Metallica Report… Kirk Hammett checks in from the tropics to bring us through two songs he had a major hand in, “Fuel” and “Creeping Death.” In each case, he looks back at the influences that helped the ideas grow, as well as the guitars used to create them, and offers further insight into how the creative Kirk mind works. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. The Kirk Hammett Collection: kvhcollection.com Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour  Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 25 Feb 2026
  • 151 - Episode 134: Hardwired To Disagree featuring Victoria Anderson & Brian Sharma

    This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée host another round of Hardwired To Disagree, where two Metallica Family members go head-to-head answering a series of ’Tallica-themed questions. This week’s passionate opinions are brought to us by Victoria Anderson and Brian Sharma, who—between flutes, barbecues, 30th anniversary shows, and Lulu—came prepared to entertain!  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour  Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 18 Feb 2026
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