Brandon is joined by Stewart Hurwood , Lou Reed's guitar tech and right hand man for the last part of his career. Stewart provides a unique first hand perspective of the Lou Reed/Metallica collaboration from their initial meeting all the way through the promotion of Lulu. All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bisonmusic...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 78
Brandon and Bruno MacDonald , the author of 666 Songs To Make You Bang Your Head Until You Die , break down one of the most important years in thrash metal- 1986! Follow Bruno MacDonald on Twitter and Instagram All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bisonmusicuk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40yidBirnH2jhF21ip...
Jul 05, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 77
Brandon talks with Sam Hart of Third World Posse about Dealing Out The Agony . Dealing Out The Agony is a new art project with Columbian painter Felipe Mora, based on the songs of Metallica, that aims to raise money for children in Columbia with cancer. Check out, purchase, donate and support the project by clicking any of the links below: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/third-world-posse-dealing-out-the-agony https://www.facebook.com/thirdworldposse666 https://www.instagram.com/third.world.p...
Jun 28, 2021•40 min•Ep. 76
Brandon is joined by music journalist Richard S. He and Greg, the co-host of The Corpse Paint Podcast to break down their viewing of Through The Never immediately following the Metallicast Netflix Watch Party of the movie. The three dive deep into their opinions on the movie, and talk a whole lot of nonsense. Special guest appearance by Jar Jar Binks The Coin Bank! Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Brandon is joined by Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller of Metallica's own Blackened American Whiskey . The two talk about how he became a fan of Metallica, Black Noise sonic enhancement, the new Black Album Whiskey Packs and more! Follow Blackened Whiskey on Twitter Follow Rob Dietrich on Instagram All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://w...
Jun 21, 2021•41 min•Ep. 75
Brandon is joined by Nate, the host of The Vinyl Guide podcast. The two talk about seeing Day On The Green 1985, streaming music vs. physical product and much more! Follow The Vinyl Guide on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Check out Robert Trujillo On The Vinyl Guide All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bisonmusicuk S...
Jun 14, 2021•58 min•Ep. 74
Brandon is joined by music journalist Richard S. He for an in depth conversation all about the polarizing Metallica and Lou Reed collaboration, Lulu. The two discuss all aspects of the album including breaking it down track by track. All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bisonmusicuk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ar...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 73
Brandon is joined by Metallica and video game fan Jordan Blackhurst to talk about all things Guitar Hero Metallica. The two talk about their experiences playing the game, the hardest songs, the Death Magnetic mixes and more! Check out Jordan Blackhurst on YouTube , Twitter and Instagram All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://www.ebay.co.uk...
May 31, 2021•46 min•Ep. 72
Brandon is joined by Brett Miolen , Metallica super fan and the host of Headbangers Closet . The two talk about his YouTube show, his favorite item in his Metallica collection, hating on Metallica haters and much more! Follow Brett Miolen on Twitter and check out his YouTube show Headbangers Closet All music in this episode is by Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Bison T-shirts: https://ww...
May 24, 2021•49 min•Ep. 71
Brandon is joined by the one man band Hector Castro, the man behind Bison out of the UK. The two talk about his recent Ride The Lightning medley, his love of the Load album, why Lars Ulrich is underrated and so much more. This episode also marks the debut of the new Metallicast intro by Bison. All music in this episode is by Bison Follow & Support Bison: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisonmusicuk Instagram: http://instagram.com/bisonmusicuk/ SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/bisonmusicuk Biso...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 70
Brandon talks with writer/director Jeff Seemann who was a production assistant on Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. While working on set he was assigned to James Hetfield and gives Metallicast the low down on how he found out he was casted, what it was like to have him on set and more including talking about some of the most metal horror movies! Jeff Seemann Twitter - https://twitter.com/JeffFromOhio Jeff Seeman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jefflrb/ Jeff Seemann Facebook - htt...
May 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 69
Brandon is joined by father and son Chris and Evan Adamson. The two talk about their Metallica fandom and tell the unbelievable story of Evan playing on stage with Metallica on his 13th birthday. Watch Evan on stage with Metallica Follow Chris and Evan on Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Apr 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 67
Writer/Director Bob Nalbandian returns to Metallicast to talk about his new documentary Bay Area Godfathers. Bob and Brandon talk about his latest documentary and the Bay Area metal scene of the 1980s, including the thrash metal movement and Metallica's role and importance in the scene. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of Bay Area Godfathers Check out the Shockwaves Skullsessions Podcast hosted by Bob Nalbandian Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 66
It is Metallica podcast crossover time when Brandon talks for over 2 hours with Ryan Downey , journalist and host of fellow Metallica podcast Speak N' Destroy . The two talk about podcasting in general, what it is like hosting a podcast about Metallica, what they view as the low points and high points from Metallica through out their career and so much more! Check out the following podcasts from Ryan Downey : Speak N' Destroy Pop Curse No Prize From God Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitt...
Apr 12, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 65
Brandon talks with well-known Metallica collector Wayne Summers. He tells the famous story of buying the original Master Of Puppets tour backdrop and how he ultimately returned it to Metallica themselves. Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram
Apr 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 64
Brandon is joined by music journalist Richard S. He for a semi-sequel to last weeks episode. The two name their top 3 Metallica award show performances, talk about some of the more obscure awards the band has won, and more! Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 63
Brandon talks with Beatallica vocalist Jaymz Lennfield about the creative process of the band, their personal relationship with Metallica, favorite Metallica and Beatles albums, and so much more! Follow Beatallica on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Brandon is joined by music journalist and frequent guest Richard S. He for a chronological look at Metallica at the Grammy Awards. The two talk about their performances, nominations and wins. They also have a broader discussion about the complex relationship between the Grammys and heavy metal music in general. Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 62
Brandon talks with Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock, the authors of the book Nothin But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80s Hard Rock Explosion . We talk about how they got into Metallica, the bands relationship with hair metal, the process of putting together the book and more! Buy Nothin But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the 80s Hard Rock Explosion out everywhere March 16th Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Mar 15, 2021•59 min•Ep. 61
Brandon joined Uriah Heep: The Magicians Podcast to talk about Uriah Heep, breakdown their song "I Won't Mind" and also talk a whole lot about Metallica in this epic podcast crossover! Follow @HeepPodcast on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 60
Brandon records solo for the first time in months to talk about the recent news story about Twitch censoring Metallica playing their own music by taking a closer look at DMCA and the Napster controversy. Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram
Mar 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 59
Renowned Metallica collector Brian Silver returns to Metallicast to talk about his collection, show off some of his most unique items and to make a BLOCKBUSTER announcement for ALL Metallica collectors! Check out the video of the livestream to see the collection for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkhUhf4IKdo Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Feb 27, 2021•48 min
Brandon is joined by Takashi guitarist Bob Simonson. Bob tells the infamous story of when Takashi opened for Metallica in 1984. He goes into detail about the full experience from his perspective, including meeting the band, how they needed to borrow equipment and so much more! Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Feb 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 58
Vocalist Brooks Wilson and guitarist Steve Jansson of Crypt Sermon return to Metallicast to talk to Brandon about one of their favorite bands. The three of them discuss some of their favorite Metallica songs, how the band has impacted their songwriting, and so much more including- Glenn Danzig? Check out and support Crypt Sermon: https://cryptsermon.bandcamp.com/ https://www.darkdescentrecords.com/ Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 57
Brandon talks with artist/teacher/Metallica fan Nick Mockoviak . The two have an open conversation about becoming recent parents, being a teacher during COVID, and how the music of Metallica fits into their parenting lives. The two also talk about the complex relationship James Hetfield had with his own parents and take a look at specific songs that explore their relationship. Follow Nick Mockoviak on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 56
Brandon talks with guitarist Erik Kluiber of Void Vator (formerly of Gyspyhawk and White Wizzard) about being in a band, touring, and of course Metallica. We talk about how he got into the band, the influence they have had on him as a guitarist and more! Check out Void Vator: http://www.facebook.com/voidvator http://www.voidvator.bandcamp.com http://www.instagram.com/voidvator http://www.youtube.com/voidvator Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Photo by Courtney Ware...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 55
Brandon is joined by returning guest Jason Long and first time guest Brett Miolen . The trio discuss their experiences seeing The Big 4 in concert, talking the setlist, their favorite moments, their overall memories of attending, and more. Check out Brett and some of his awesome music collection on his YouTube channel Headbangers Closet Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Jan 25, 2021•59 min•Ep. 54
Brandon talks with X , guitarist and vocalist of Gurschach , about remixing and remastering albums, including Metallica albums that he thinks would benefit from this. Check out "St. Anger (Metallica Reimagined)" by Gurschach Check out "Reacting To 'St. Anger Reimagined' Hate Comments" Follow Gurschach on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Brandon talks with frequent guest Richard S. He and music journalist Kris Kielich about Metallica from 2000-2010 and their place in the metal scene during this decade. They also have a general conversation on the styles of the era including Nu-Metal and The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal. RIP Alexi Laiho. Read "St. Anger: 15 Years On" by Richard S. He Check out Kris Kielich on Distorted Sound and Noizze Check out the trailer we discuss about the unreleased Metallica video game Follow @Metallic...
Jan 11, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 52
Brandon is joined by Conor for the 2nd week in a row to finish our talk about Cunning Stunts. The two discuss the second half of the setlist and again have many tangents along the way. This is the last episode of 2020 but Metallicast returns on January 11, 2021! Follow Conor on Twitter @Ma_Gran Follow @MetallicastPod on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 51
