METALLICAST - THE Metallica Podcast

METALLICAST - THE Metallica Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 45: Brian Slagel
November 09, 2020

Brandon speaks with Brian Slagel, the founder and CEO of the legendary record label Metal Blade Records  The two talk about all things Metallica, from giving them a spot on Metal Massacre to his favorite concert memories of the band, plus so much mor

Episode 44: Bob Nalbandian
November 02, 2020

Brandon talks with Bob Nalbandian, the director of the Bay Area Godfathers documentary and the host of the Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast, about his first hand accounts of Metallica from the early years. We talk about him and Lars Ulrich becoming frien

Episode 43: Gurschach
October 26, 2020

Up and coming Bay Area metal band Gurschach talk to Brandon about their reimagined cover of St. Anger, their diverse influences and so much more!  Check Gurschach out on YouTube Follow Gurschach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Follow @MetallicastP

Metallicast LIVE #4: Halloween 2020 Edition
October 24, 2020

Brandon returns to a LIVE show with frequent guest, music journalist Richard S. He. The two talk about current Metallica news, Kirk Hammett and his love of horror, the spookiest Metallica riffs/videos and both name their top 3 most metal horror movies. WA

Episode 42: Kris Kielich Shoots His Shot
October 19, 2020

Or perhaps a better episode title would be "Shoot Me (And Your Shot) Again"? These Metallica puns are not always easy... but talking to journalist Kris Kielich of Distorted Sound Magazine certainly is! Brandon and Kris talk a wide range of Metallica topic

Episode 41: Metal Talk TV With David Ellefson
October 12, 2020

Brandon interviews legendary bassist and one of the founding members of Megadeth David Ellefson for Metal Talk TV.  Be sure to check out his upcoming covers album titled No Cover, out worldwide on 11/20, and also order coffee from Ellefson Coffee Co.

Episode 40: John Kornarens
October 05, 2020

Brandon interviews Metallica friend and fan John Kornarens about amazing first hand stories of the early years of the band including how he met Lars, how he helped get Metallica on Metal Massacre, the real story of how James and Lars first met Cliff Burto

Episode 39: John Bush
September 28, 2020

Brandon talks to legendary vocalist John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax) about his career in both bands and of course about Metallica; being asked to be their singer, touring with them on the Ride The Lightning tour, performing with them at the 30th anni

Episode 38: An Interview With South Of Eden
September 21, 2020

Brandon speaks to vocalist Ehab Omran and drummer Tom McCullough from up and coming band South Of Eden. We talk about their influences, formation and their love of Metallica including their favorite era,  Cliff Burton, and so much more.  Follow

Episode 37: Metal Talk TV With S&M2 Conductor Edwin Outwater
September 18, 2020

Check out my interview from Metal Talk TV with S&M2 conductor Edwin Outwater about his musical upbringing, conducting, and of course working with Metallica. Check out the video interview of my talk with Edwin Outwater: https://www.metaltalk.net/mttv-epis