Metallicast Pod

07/11/2023

Episode 100 is out now! Kristen S. He and I share our Top 100 songs and talk a bit about the future of the podcast.

Brandon is joined by Kristen S. He with their list of the Top 100 Metallica songs. Both share their list, ramble on with their usual nonsense and discuss the future of Metallicast. Follow Kristen S. He on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Metallicast Intro Music by Bison:

02/09/2023

Latest episode of Metallicast is out now featuring Appetite For Distortion with Brando! We talk about , and more.

Brandon is joined by Brando to talk about the recent Metallica and GNR shows at MetLife Stadium in NJ, the current state of both bands, podcasting and more! NOTE: Apologies for the drop in sound quality for the last part of our conversation but there were some technical difficulties. Check out Appet...

26/07/2023

Check out the latest with author Ben Apatoff . We talk about his book Metallica: The $24.95 Book, 72 Seasons, Lulu and more!

On this episode Brandon is joined by Ben Apatoff, author of Metallica: The $24.95 Book to talk about how he discovered the band, how he approached writing the book, 72 Seasons and even Lulu. Metallicast Intro Music by Bison:

05/05/2023

I am back baby! With a review of new no less!

Brandon is back! And so are Metallica, with their new album 72 Seasons. Music journalist Kristen S. He joins Brandon to review and talk all about it. Follow Kristen S. He on Twitter and Instagram Kristen S. He reviews 72 Seasons. Metallicast Intro Music by Bison:

11/04/2023

Been on a bit of a hiatus… but new episodes soon. Very soon.

05/02/2023

A new episode of is out after an unexpected break. Kristen S. He joins me to talk about new Metallica songs, 72 Seasons, the upcoming tour and we even give our long promised review of the latest Megadeth!

Brandon is back from his unexpected hiatus with an explanation and a guest- Kristen S. He! The two talk about 72 Seasons, the first two singles from the album, the upcoming tour and give their long promised review of the latest Megadeth album, “The Sick, The Dying… The Dead!” Follow Kristen S...

20/10/2022

This is a long overdue post (I thought I posted this but also try to avoid Facebook)… but the latest episode of is out now with Kristen S. He!

Brandon is joined by music journalist Kristen S. He to talk about the effect music and Metallica have had on their lives including her coming out as trans.Follow on Twitter and Instagram Metallicast Intro Music by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://ins...

20/10/2022

Cliff Burton died on 27 September 1986, aged 24. Fusewire.nl. Marko van Haren has shared his memories of Metallica's two performances of 1984 in The Netherlands

02/09/2022

The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead is the Megadeth album I have been waiting years for. Easily one of the best Heavy Metal albums, if not the best, of 2022.

09/08/2022

Part 3 of my Ride The Lightning deep dive with Scott Haskins is out now. Part 4 is out tomorrow!

https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-93-ride-the-lightning-part-3-w-scott-haskins/

Brandon was invited to join podcast host Scott Haskins on HaskinCast to do a deep dive for Ride The Lightning. The end result was about a 3 hour conversation, divided into four parts. This is Part Three where we talk about “For Whom The Bell Tolls”, “Fade To Black”, “Trapped Under Ice....

02/08/2022

Part 2 of my deep dive into Ride The Lightning from HaskinCast is out now! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-92-ride-the-lightning-part-2-w-scott-haskins/

Brandon was invited to join podcast host Scott Haskins on HaskinCast to do a deep dive for Ride The Lightning. The end result was about a 3 hour conversation, divided into four parts. This is Part Two where we talk about “Fight Fire With Fire” and the iconic title track. Follow Scott Haskins on....

27/07/2022

Part 1 of my deep dive into Ride The Lightning with HaskinCast is out now! Download, subscribe and leave a positive review. Look out for Part 2 tomorrow! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-91-ride-the-lightning-part-1-w-scott-haskins/

Brandon was invited to join podcast host Scott Haskins on HaskinCast to do a deep dive for Ride The Lightning. The end result was about a 3 hour conversation, divided into four parts. This is Part One. Follow Scott Haskins on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Metallicast Intro Music by Bison: Twit...

08/07/2022

ICYMI The new Metallicast is out now! Music journalist Richard S. He joins the podcast to talk about the debut solo EP from Kirk Hammett “Portals”. https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-89-kirk-hammett-portals/

Music journalist Richard S. He returns to Metallicast to talk about “Portals” and a whole lot of nonsense.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram. Metallicast Intro Music by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http:...

16/05/2022

The new episode of is out now with legendary photographer Bill Hale. We talk about the early days of the band including their early club shows, Mustaine exiting the band and so much more! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-89-bill-hale/

Brandon is joined by Bill Hale who photographed Metallica in the early club days, as well as Megadeth and many other legendary artists. Bill shares stories of the early years of Metallica, including Dave Mustaine exiting the band, James and Lars reaction hearing Megadeth for the first time, the pass...

20/04/2022

The new episode of is out now with William Irwin who joins me to talk about his new book The Meaning Of Metallica: Ride The Lyrics. https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-88-the-meaning-of-metallica-with-william-irwin/

Brandon is joined by William Irwin, the author of the new book “The Meaning Of Metallica: Ride The Lyrics.” The two talk about recurring lyrical themes, where James Hetfield ranks as a lyricist, some of their favorite (and least favorite) Metallica lyrics, and more. Continue the conversation wit...

20/04/2022

Today, Professor William Irwin, a Heavy Metal scholar who teaches at King's College in Pennsylvania, released The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics, the first book to focus on Metallica's lyrics exclusively.

06/04/2022

Check out my appearance on Appetite For Distortion out now! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-87-appetite-for-distortion/

A few weeks back Brandon joined Appetite For Distortion for an in depth talk about recording a Metallica podcast compared to a GNR podcast, the respective bands fanbase, our unique first concerts, and so much more! Follow Appetite For Distortion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Metallicast Int...

07/03/2022

ICYMI fan Jon Jennings joins the show to talk about how “The Outlaw Torn” has inspired him on a really cool movie idea and why he thinks Load is their finest album. https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-86-jon-the-outlaw-torn-jennings/

Brandon is joined by Metallica fan Jon Jennings to discuss his dream of getting his movie made. The movie, titled “Innocent Victim”, was inspired by The Outlaw Torn. The two talk about the script, the song, and a whole bunch more Metallica goodness. Metallicast Intro Music by Bison: Twitter: ht...

04/02/2022

The latest episode of is out now! I am joined by Deacon Himself from the Deacon & Co Show to talk about his experiences at the 40th anniversary shows, and other recent festivals! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2022/metallicast-85-40th-anniversary-show-weekend-w-deacon-co-show/

Brandon catches up with Deacon Himself from the Deacon & Co Show to talk about his experience of going to the Metallica 40th anniversary shows, and more Metallica goodness!  Follow Deacon & Co Show on Twitter and Instagram. Metallicast Intro Music by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonm...

21/12/2021

A new episode of is out now with musician/artist Prince Midnight who created the now viral Lars Ulrich sculpture/toilet. Find out the how and why in this great convo with a big fan!

https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2021/metallicast-84-prince-midnight/

Brandon is joined by artist/musician Prince Midnight to talk about his latest viral creation: a Lars Ulrich sculpture that doubles as a toilet.  Support the music of Prince Midnight on Bandcamp All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://ins...

11/12/2021

Celebrate the 4 year anniversary of Metallicast with Brandon and guest Richard S. He as we catch up about the year in Metallica, give some of our favorite albums of 2021 and more!

13/11/2021

Celebrate the release of the brand new The Devolver Album from Beatallica out everywhere this Friday 11/12/21.

12/11/2021

I return to LIVE this Friday 11/12/21 right here on the page with none other than Jaymz Lennfield of Beatallica to talk about their new The Devolver Album out this Friday!

01/11/2021

returns with Part 2! Deacon of the Deacon and Co Show helps me out by filling in while I take some paternity leave to talk about his tattoos, going to Aftershock and more! Download, subscribe and leave a positive review! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2021/metallicast-my-friends-of-misery-2-deacon-co-show/

Brandon is on paternity for a few months so he is letting friends of his take over the show as host! On this episode listen to Deacon from The Deacon & Co Show talk all about his Metallica tattoos and more! All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: instagram...

20/09/2021

lives on with a little help from My Friends Of Misery. First up is Bruno MacDonald who breaks down playing Glastonbury. Download, subscribe and leave a positive review! https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2021/metallicast-my-friends-of-misery-1-metallica-at-glastonbury-with-bruno-macdonald/

Brandon is on paternity for a few months so he is letting friends of his take over the show as host! On this episode listen to Bruno MacDonald, author of 666 Songs To Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die, talk about Metallica performing at Glastonbury including an in depth conversation with journal...

31/08/2021

The new episode of is out now with returning guest Nick Mockoviak who helps me break down each album cover of all the studio albums! This is my last episode for a bit because I am about to have a baby... so give me the ultimate baby gift and download, subscribe and leave a positive review! 😂

https://fansnotexperts.com/metallicast/2021/metallicast-83-the-album-covers/

Brandon is joined by artist Nick Mockoviak to discuss the album covers of each Metallica studio album. We go into the design, the symbolism, how it relates to the music and so much more!  All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram....