This week on The Metallica Report…

February 10 would have been Cliff Burton’s 64th birthday. In honor of our bell-bottomed titan of the bass, Robert Trujillo treats us to an in-depth conversation about “The Call of Ktulu” and “Orion.” He discusses the joys and challenges of learning the songs and bringing them to life, sharing the responsibility he feels to honor the tracks' DNA while infusing his own unique flavors into the recipes. And he muses on how the two instrumentals have become core heartbeats of Metallica’s live performances.

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“The Call of Ktulu” (Chicago, IL - August 11, 2024 ): metallica.lnk.to/ktulu-chicago-2024 

“Orion” (Philadelphia, PA - May 23, 2025): metallica.lnk.to/orion-philadelphia-2025 

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Steffan and Renée speak with the real Metallica fans cast to model the band’s collaboration with cultural footwear icons Dr. Martens. From their relationship with Metallica to answering the casting call to seeing themselves in this global promotional campaign, we hear all about this whirlwind experience from father-daughter duo Rob and Ruby, and from footwear and Metallica fanatic Kesh.

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Steffan and Renée listen to Robert Trujillo break down one of 72 Season's deeper cuts, “You Must Burn!” Rob reveals why it is such a favorite of his, discusses how the song was written and what Metallica’s songwriting process is, and shares his “equipment secrets,” namely, which specific bass wins out in the studio and on stage.

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“You Must Burn!” (Official Music Video): youtu.be/YBq9Kfdp6O4 

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Steffan and Renée pose Metalli-questions to members of Virginia Fuel, one of the band’s local fan club chapters, in the return of Hardwired to Disagree. This latest debate keeps things all in the family for a classic battle of the sexes… will you side with the men or the women?

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It’s an early 2026 check-in with James Hetfield! From the big picture to day-to-day, he shares what three years of the M72 World Tour have taught him and what TV shows have been keeping him entertained lately. Meanwhile, Steff and Renée look back on "The Maximum Countdown," which closed out 2025 on SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica, featuring the top 72 Metallica songs as voted on by fans.

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It’s another installment of our favorite fan debate segment, Hardwired to Disagree, where Steff and Renée pitch ’Talli-questions and scenarios to die-hard members of the Metallica Family. Chris Cantz, Chris Clark, and Daniel Guthormsen engage in a lively and passionate discussion; will they find common ground? Or are they Hardwired to Disagree?

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Steffan and Renée revisit some of their favorite moments from 2025, pre-episode 100. Spoiler alert: we’re going to hear a lot from the band! Plus, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett round out this year’s holiday commentary with their approach to New Year’s resolutions.

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Steffan and Renée search for the meaning of Christmas. Well… at least what it means to James and Kirk. The guitarists share how their families spend the holidays, including traditions, favorite movies, and some silly memories from Christmases past.

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“Twas The Night Before Christmas" by James Hetfield

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This week on The Metallica Report…

Steffan and Renée do a deep dive into the hugely successful “Get The Load Out” competition, which has seen fans submit their cover versions of every cut from the Load album. We hear from participants Archie Heron and Luke McMordie, the band Scary Guys, and Fernando Nina, plus the two primary architects of the competition, HQ's Dan Nykolayko and Evan DeLong. 

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Second Avenue: instagram.com/the_second_avenue 

Archie & Luke’s Winning “2x4” Entry: instagram.com/p/DO4H0-PAemv 

Scary Guyz: instagram.com/scaryguyz 

Scary Guyz’s “The House Jack Built” Entry: instagram.com/p/DRsaHvYAVod 

Fernando Nina: instagram.com/sugarcello 

Fernando’s “King Nothing” Entry: instagram.com/p/DPV5EmKjLYX 

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Steffan and Renée settle in as official TMR Roving Reporter Robert Trujillo takes the reins. Robert chimes in on the band’s recent stint in Qatar, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi as Metallica helped celebrate the thrilling finale of the Formula 1 season. He offers views and vibes from the stage, brings us into the F1 pits with the cars themselves, and manages to find great waves in Dubai!

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