The bromance continues! Music journalist and St. Anger lover Richard S. He (@Richaod) returns to Metallicast to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the MTV Icon Metallica special. The two go off on multiple tangents along the way about a variety of topics including the landscape of the modern music industry as opposed to the industry in the heyday of MTV, why Limp Bizkit sucks, and of course Dave Mustaine. "OOOH! AGH!" (Sung in your best Mustaine impression). DISCLAIMER: This episode is a ...
May 02, 2019•3 hr 25 min
Returning guest Nick Mockoviak (check him out on Instagram & Twitter) joins Brandon to recap the original S&M show including their Top 5 Arrangements and a review of "No Leaf Clover" and "Minus Human". They also nerd out over all the possibilities for S&M 2 and give their fantasy setlists. This episode also features multiple cameos from "Dave Mustaine"! DOWNLOAD: MP3SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | TuneIn | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | Insta...
Mar 31, 2019•2 hr 13 min
In this episode Brandon is joined by fellow Metallica fan Jason Long (Twitter: @ScriptOhio, IG: JasonLong78) . The two talk about the current WorldWired Tour including his personal experiences as a Black Ticket holder. And while the two got slightly distracted by football and Ghost, the two mainly stay on subject...even after saving the world! DOWNLOAD: MP3SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | TuneIn | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | InstagramCONTACT: Email: me...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Brandon has finally tracked down a bottle of Blackened American Whiskey and tries it for the very first time on air for the Metallicast Militia. CHEERS! DOWNLOAD: MP3SBUSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Feb 21, 2019•15 min
Brandon is joined by returning guest Nick Mockoviak for the first ever Metallicast Mixtape that sees them talk about band branded alcohol, coming up with their own Metallica set lists, what songs they would like Metallica to cover and the Chris Cornell tribute show. DOWNLOAD: MP3SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | TuneIn | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | InstagramCONTACT: Email: metallicast@fansnotexperts.com | Call: 203-548-0609
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 40 min
In what was originally intended to be a Metallicast Mini, music journalist Richard S. He (@Richaod) and Metallicast host Brandon somehow talk over a half hour about the obscure Metallica/Swizz Beatz/Ja Rule collaboration "We Did It Again". The pair talk, rap, sing, laugh and mainly talk a whole bunch of crap all while striving to be nevermore your whipping boy! DOWNLOAD: MP3SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | TuneIn | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram...
Dec 07, 2018•48 min
Music journalist Richard S. He (@Richaod) joins Brandon again for a sequel of sorts to Episode 9. This time they go track by track on the most controversial Metallica album to date- St. Anger! Make sure you stay tuned until the end for an unforgettable (and future viral) mash up! Link to which is also below. "...St. Anger Me One More Time"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcCOTrmoa0 DOWNLOAD: MP3SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | TuneIn | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter...
Nov 16, 2018•2 hr 19 min
In this mini-episode Brandon talks about his weekend seeing Metallica in Albany, NY on the WorldWired Tour. He also hears from a couple listeners on the Metallicast Hotline who were also at the show! DOWNLOAD: MP3SBUSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Nov 10, 2018•18 min
Returning guest and artist Nick Mockoviak carries Brandon through a whole episode dedicated to Pushead and his artwork. The two fans talk his background, his style, influence, and count down their favorite Metallica and non-Metallica designs. They also talk about teaching, wrestling, nerds and of course- METALLICA! DOWNLOAD: MP3SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Stitcher | Player.FM | TuneIn | Google Play Music | Blubrry | RSSFOLLOW: Twitter | Facebook | InstagramCONTACT: Email: metallicast@fansnotexperts.com ...
Oct 12, 2018•2 hr 9 min
Brandon is joined by musician, producer and award winning journalist Richard S. He (Billboard, Vice, Red Bull, and more) to talk about a 7,500 word essay he wrote in defense of the most maligned Metallica album to date- St. Anger! Brandon and Richard also talk about pop music and Metallica's place in it. Also stay tuned to the end to find out why Richard thinks Madonna is the Lars Ulrich of pop music and vice versa! Read Richard's article at Redbull.com and follow him on twitter at @Richaod. DOW...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Brandon is joined by Metallica fan Jason Long , the man behind the viral online petition to get Metallica to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. Listen as they talk about their favorite band, including the last track on the “…And Justice For All” album- Dyers Eve!
Sep 01, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Brandon is joined by professional musician, and co-host of Metal Up Your Podcast , Clint Wells to talk about Metallica, influences, and more, including the “…And Justice For All” classic- “To Live Is To Die”.
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Brandon looks at track 7 off the “…And Justice For All” album as he continues his weekly, track by track breakdown of the Metallica classic!
Aug 18, 2018•29 min
In part 6 of “…And Summer For All”, Brandon is joined by artist Nick Mockoviak to talk about how he got into Metallica, his inspirations and influence for his art, and of course an in depth conversation about the Metallica classic “Harvester Of Sorrow”. INFANTICIDE!
Aug 11, 2018•1 hr 15 min
In Part 5 of the “…And Summer For All” series Brandon talks all about the fan favorite “The Shortest Straw”- its background, lyrics and music!
Aug 04, 2018•29 min
In Part 4 of “… And Summer For All”, Brandon talks all about one of the most well known songs in the Metallica catalog, the classic “One”. Brandon analyzes the song musically, lyrically and historically, as well as talks about the music video and the infamous Grammy loss. This is a must hear, epic episode!
Jul 28, 2018•58 min
In Part 3 Brandon is joined by guest host Kevin Van Dam. The two Metallica fans talk about how they got into the band, their opinions on the WorldWired Tour, the “…And Justice For All” album and above all else the #1 most underrated Metallica song (according to KVD)- “Eye Of The Beholder”!
Jul 21, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In Part 2 of the “…And Summer For All” series, Brandon takes a look at the title track of the “…And Justice For All” album!
Jul 14, 2018•32 min
In Part 1 of the “… And Summer For All” series, Brandon begins his weekly track by track breakdown of the “…And Justice For All” album with track 1- ‘Blackened’!
Jul 07, 2018•28 min
Metallicast host Brandon talks about his all time favorite punk band The Misfits, specifically their influence and connections to Metallica through out the years. You will hear personal memories, a break down of each Misfits song that Metallica has covered, and a whole lot of music including bootleg live performances. Brandon also makes a big announcement for the summer!
Jul 01, 2018•53 min
In this episode Mike of Geek Mentality and Maiden Fan Podcast returns, this time to promote his new podcast Hair Metal Lab . Brandon and Mike talk hair metal and analyze a Winger song that is all about…. Metallica? Both of these cousins also fill time rambling and riffing on the most random things possible. So as Kip Winger once said, “ DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE AND JOIN THE METALLICAST MILITIA BABY!”...
Jun 01, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Metallicast host Brandon, inspired by his recent trip to The Bay Area and the remastered re-release of “Garage Days”, dives into the earliest musical journeys of each band member. In an episode that is less talk and more rock, Brandon examines the bands each member were in before Metallica!
Apr 21, 2018•52 min
“Whatcha gonna do when the Metallicast Militia runs wild on you?” Metallicast host (and wrestling nerd) Brandon brings you another surprise mini-episode where he takes a look at when his Metallica and pro wrestling nerdom collided in a violent metallic steel cage match of the ages, including the epic story of how Hulk Hogan (never) auditioned to play bass for Metallica! Metal up your ass and have a happy WrestleMania!
Apr 03, 2018•16 min
SURPRISE! As a special St. Patrick’s Day treat for the newly dubbed “Metallicast Militia”, Brandon is talking ‘Whiskey In The Jar’ in the first, surprise mini-episode (20 minutes is still mini right?) This episode also features Ry from Sabbath Bloody Podcast and be sure to stay tuned to the very end to hear Brandon… I mean uh James Hetfield (?) with a special message for the Metallicast Militia!
Mar 17, 2018•21 min
Metallicast host Brandon is joined by Mike from Maiden Fan Podcast to discuss and debate two of the biggest metal bands of all time- Metallica and Iron Maiden! This is a conversation too big, too awesome and too metal to be contained in a single episode! Part 2 coming soon!
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, Metallicast host Brandon does his first track by track breakdown of a Metallica album starting with his all time favorite- Master Of Puppets! Listen for interesting backstories, lyrical interpretations, personal anecdotes and unique musician tidbits for each song on the album. MASTER! MASTER!
Feb 24, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Metallicast host Brandon takes a look at the 2009 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction of Metallica. When discussing the induction weekend, Brandon is able to provide unique insight as he was there to witness this once in a lifetime event live and in person!
Jan 16, 2018•48 min
“When he starts to talk (about Metallica), he never wants to stop again!” Metallica super fan Brandon launches Metallicast- THE Metallica Podcast. Hear Brandon share the story of how he discovered the band, how they changed his life, and why he is the super fan that he is today. Plus stay tuned for the end to hear a very non-metal version of “Nothing Else Matters”!
Dec 28, 2017•20 min
