Episode 104: Jason Newsted on The Load Era

This week on The Metallica Report… We dive right back into another Metalli-treasure excavation with Steffan, Dan Nykolayko, and Ally Bace at the Inveniem, the home of the real-life Metallica Black Box. Among this excursion’s highlights are a rare Kirk Hammett artifact, old and intriguing setlists, and a discussion about that glorious old nugget, the cassette tape! Not to be forgotten, the CD longbox makes an appearance, we settle a hotly contested “Outlaw” debate, and Kevin Weinstein—pay attention—because the answer is “yes!” The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metallica Report… We're back at Inveniem, home of The Metallica Black Box, for yet another deep dive into some authentic Metalli-artifacts in the Vault. This time, the band’s content curator and digital museum custodian, Dan Nykolayko, joins Inveniem’s Ally Bace and Steffan for a bit of Metalli-archeology. Don’t worry, the gloves are most certainly on this time as the group combs through shelves and boxes in search of rare treasures! The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metallica Report… Steff & Renée enjoy a good old-fashioned cohost chat, sharing the Metallica songs that hold the most meaning for them, telling stories behind their picks, and reminiscing about pivotal moments in their own personal Metallica journeys. There’s also news about the Metallica Marching Band competition – with big prizes in play – plus there’s official word of things getting Sirius in Metallica world. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Maximum Metallica: https://www.metallica.com/news/2025-08-06-maximum-metallica-launches-on-siriusxm.html Metallica Marching Band Competition - https://www.metallicamarchingband.com Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metallica Report… We pick back up with the in-depth chat between Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko, this time featuring our own Steffan Chirazi. From the importance of a good shaker to the “viral load” that Metallica music indisputably holds, it’s another fun and informative journey into this producer’s unique era of Metallica. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour  Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée cede microphones to Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko. In this first installment of a two-part discussion, we hear about Bob’s creative journey with Metallica, his recollections of the Load era, and a few studio stories. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée hear from Jason Newsted, who brings his trademark honesty and enthusiasm to a chat about Metallica’s Load era. Enjoy his unique perspective on the band’s adventures in Tuktoyaktuk, the Sausalito recording sessions, and preparing for the rigors of Poor Touring Me. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metallica Report… Renée and Steff are delighted to showcase a fan-crafted deep-dive playlist, each featuring uniquely personal reasons for inclusion. We hear from Simon Cloutier, Ola Aarrestad, Ron Clark, Raquel Saddler, and Sarah and Pete Sobek about the special cuts that mean so much to them. Plus, from an undisclosed location in Vaultsville, we hear a special-edition DanLoad previewing the latest Metallica Black Box exhibit: OverLoad. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week of July 9, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Renée and Steff talk all things Back To The Beginning, the Black Sabbath reunion and farewell show. Steff brings us through Birmingham and backstage at Villa Park, catching the celebratory vibe of happy homage in the days leading up to and including the main event. Robert Trujillo, the man with a uniquely personal working relationship with the Prince of Darkness, shares some insight before and immediately after the gig. Plus, we hear from Luis and Lillian, the winners of our Back to the Beginning Fandiem Sweepstakes benefitting All Within My Hands. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Black Sabbath: blacksabbath.com  Back to the Beginning: backtothebeginning.com  Behind the Scenes at Back to the Beginning: instagram.com/p/DLx2iA8zD7u  Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour    Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments:metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week of July 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Metallica is just days away from performing at Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s long-awaited reunion and farewell show in Birmingham, England, with a heavy-hitting lineup of Sabbath-admirers. Ramping up in the excitement, Steff and Renée hear James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert share their earliest memories of hearing Sabbath’s mighty music. Robert also shares his true behind-the-scenes insight into what it's like to tour, play, and write with Ozzy, and offers a personal perspective on what makes him such a special artist and person.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.  Black Sabbath: blacksabbath.com  Back to the Beginning: backtothebeginning.com  Black Sabbath Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech: youtu.be/AAlUd3MTNWA Metallica - “Iron Man - Live” R&R HOF Induction: youtu.be/NvNdYRDCe4w Metallica - “Sabbra Cadabra” - Garage, Inc.: youtu.be/K5Wv0Yty1z4 Infectious Grooves ft. Ozzy Osbourne - “Therapy”: youtu.be/h4eqC3DX_oE?si=akxJa-l61kcah5nZ  Robert in Ozzy’s Band - "Believer" at Budokan 2002: youtu.be/FUI7Au4MxQo Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour    Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week of June 25, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée celebrate 100 episodes of The Metallica Report! Joining them for this major milestone are James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert for a roundtable-style question and answer session fueled by fan submissions. It’s fun, loose, and engaging—the quintessential Metalli-chat vibe.  The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour    M72 map - m72map.metallica.com   Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered   Metallica Saved My Life - https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life  Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music  Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices