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The members of Old Dominion spent years in Nashville crafting a sound and trying to break through. After another label passed, their manager asked if they wanted to keep going. The guys had one answer: “If they don’t like it, that’s fine.” Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer welcomes one of his favorite country bands, Old Dominion, to the show. The members of Old Dominion detail their origin story and how they played in different bands on the same circuit before teaming up. Troy recalls the first time he booked them for a festival and how tenacious OD was from the start. The bandmates share how shocking it was to discover so many fans in Canada, and reveal how Barbra came to be.…

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Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Comedian) 54:51

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Jonah Ray Rodrigues ( Mystery Science Theater 3000 , Comedy Central's The Meltdown , Nerdist ) stars in Destroy All Neighbors , a splatter/horror comedy about a frustrated musician trying to finish his prog-rock epic. Jonah talks about getting into punk and metal in Hawaii, playing music, Weird Al, standup comedy, making art, and, of course, Metallica. Keep up with ⁠ Speak N' Destroy ⁠ and ⁠Ryan J. Downey⁠ . Part of the ⁠PopCurse⁠ podcast network.…

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Jordan Olds (Two Minutes To Late Night) 1:33:15

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"It's Two Minutes to Late Night!" Jordan Olds, aka Gwarsenio Hall, talks about the fantastic covers of "Blackened" and "Creeping Death" (featuring members of Mastodon, Testament, Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, and many more) organized by Two Minutes to Late Night , the heavy metal late-night talk show. We talk about his history with standup comedy, the various covers (like, 82!) on the show's YouTube channel, and of course, Metallica. Keep up with Speak N' Destroy and Ryan J. Downey . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Host Solo, Take Two 1:07:50

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It's just me! Ryan J. Downey here with a look back at some of the killer Metallica shows I've seen over the past 35 years, including small underplay club shows, unique award show and late-night talk show performances, festivals, and more. I seamlessly and organically tie some of these experiences to different guests who've joined Speak N' Destroy since the podcast began in 2017 and give some updates on projects involving Metallica tour openers Pantera and Ice Nine Kills. Keep up with everything Speak N' Destroy .…

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Ben Umanov (MetalSucks) 1:14:09

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"Why isn't there a metal site that talks about metal the way people actually talk about it?" The MetalSucks co-founder, formerly known as "Vince Neilstein," tells the origin story behind the opinionated news site. There's also an in-depth discussion about "The Metallica Economy": how the kickoff of a new Metallica album/touring cycle is the digital wave that lifts all of the metal websites. (In 2022, Ben and his fellow cofounder, Matthew "Axl Rosenberg" Goldenberg, sold MetalSucks to The Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Music, and left their co-Editor-In-Chief positions.) Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Eyal Levi (Dååth) 1:33:39

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Eyal Levi is the CEO of URM Academy (an online school for rock and metal producers), Riffhard (an online school for metal guitarists), and guitarist for Dååth. He talks with Ryan J. Downey about his upbringing as the son of a famous composer; learning different instruments; and, of course, a whole lot about Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Nico Perrino (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) 1:06:20

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Nico Perrino is the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Executive Vice President and host of FIRE’s So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast . Before his writing appeared in the Los Angeles Times , Politico , and The Guardian , Nico's first byline was in So What! , the Metallica fan club magazine. He discovered Metallica at age 10, spent his teenage years playing guitar in a Chicago metal band, and now devotes his life to fighting for the same issues addressed in Metallica songs like "Eye of the Beholder." Nico co-directed “ Mighty Ira: A Civil Liberties Story ” (2020), a feature-length film about the life and career of former ACLU Executive Director Ira Glasser, and worked as Creative Consultant on “ Can We Take a Joke? ” (2015), a film about censorship in stand-up comedy. He talks with Ryan J. Downey about the Metallica catalog, Iced Earth, In Flames, Trivium, Christopher Hitchens, his work with the FIRE Org, and why "Free speech makes people free." Speak N' Destroy theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Metallica At The Movies 2:17:14

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72 Seasons At The Movies! Entertainment attorney and journalist Andrew Carter (ex- Terrorizer Magazine ) and fellow entertainment attorney Eric German (whose clients include Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, and Bad Wolves) return to Speak N' Destroy to talk about the theatrical premiere of Metallica's 72 Seasons . Andrew, Eric, and Ryan J. Downey talk about the Metallica movie-going experience and have an in-depth conversation about all 12 songs and the future of the band. Speak N' Destroy theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Rob LaChance & Ryan Kennedy (Wake) 54:26

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WAKE guitarist Rob LaChance hitchhiked across Canada as a teenager to see Metallica at Woodstock, where his friend ran naked into the pit while tripping on acid. He and bassist Ryan Kennedy also talk about "Enter Sandman" on MuchMusic; Binge & Purge ; ...And Justice for All , and more. "They were the only band to me for a long time." Speak N' Destroy theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Corey Taylor (Slipknot) 1:06:05

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SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor on why Master of Puppets is “a perfect heavy metal album”; watching the late Joey Jordison fill-in for Lars; the Black Album; and his contribution to The Metallica Blacklist project. “Metallica is our Led Zeppelin, Beatles, and Black Sabbath all rolled into one.” Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Ted Aguilar (Death Angel) 2:37:02

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DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar, who joined in 2001, goes way back with the Bay Area thrashers, whose Kill As One demo was produced by none other than Kirk Hammett. Ted talks about his early bands, discovering Kill 'Em All , meeting James Hetfield in an airport, the Metallica 30th anniversary shows, and much more. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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William Irwin (Metallica and Philosophy) 1:00:55

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William Irwin is a college professor and author of The Meaning of Metallica (2022) and Metallica and Philosophy (2007). He is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Philosophy Department at King's College, Pennsylvania and author of several books on pop culture and philosophy. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Donald Tardy (Obituary) 1:00:27

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OBITUARY helped pioneer the legendary Florida death metal sound, with a history stretching all the way back to 1984. Drummer Donald Tardy talks about discovering Kill 'Em All in 1983, the epic songs on Ride the Lightning , how he "studied every millisecond" of Master of Puppets , ...And Justice for All , the Black Album, Load / Reload , the latest Metallica single, reading metal magazines at Circle K, and the lessons learned by watching Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Stephen Brodsky, JR Conners, Adam McGrath (Cave In) 1:31:40

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CAVE IN included a Metallica medley as a hidden track (remember those?) on 1998's Beyond Hypothermia and has released ambitious albums for more than 20 years, including the phenomenal Jupiter (2000) and the more recent Heavy Pendulum (2022). Stephen Brodsky (guitar/vocals), Adam McGrath (guitar), and JR Conners (drums) talk discovery, metal, Metallica, late bassist Caleb Scofield, and more. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Alec Berg (Barry, Silicon Valley, Seinfeld) 1:40:15

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BARRY co-creator and executive producer Alec Berg explains the Metallica poster on Barry Birkman's wall, the Metallica and Pantera songs in the show, and details his first experience hearing Metallica. Berg spent a good chunk of his formative years in Pasadena, where he used to see Van Halen around town, and caught early shows from Armored Saint and W.A.S.P., among others. His formidable comedy credits as writer, producer, director, and showrunner include several episodes of Seinfeld , Curb Your Enthusiasm and Silicon Valley . We talk about the writing process, the metal connections in some of his work, and where he and Bill Hader are at heading into the production of Barry Season 4. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Alexander Jones (Undeath) 1:10:34

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UNDEATH frontman Alexander Jones talks about his journey through punk, hardcore, and death metal, and how that led to Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger. Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.

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Doc Coyle III (Bad Wolves, The Wedding Band, God Forbid) 1:19:08

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BAD WOLVES guitarist Doc Coyle becomes our first three-peat guest! This episodes collects highlights from the Speak N' Destroy live takeover of the Knotfest Twitch channel. Downey and Doc talk Black Album box set, Metallica Blacklist, cover songs, movie posters, Twitch streaming, and more. Doc knows a little something about covers: the Bad Wolves version of alt-rock hit "Zombie," by The Cranberries, went platinum, and he's part of The Wedding Band, alongside Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Whitfield Crane, and Joey Castillo. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Jørn Kaarstad (Bokassa) 1:07:27

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BOKASSA frontman Jørn Kaarstad tells the behind-the-scenes story of the huge helping hand the Norwegian group received from Lars Ulrich, which ultimately led to an opening slot on Metallica's 2019 tour. As Lars himself said, "Bokassa are incredibly good. The songs they write, their whole energy and vibe is such a breath of fresh air. When I heard their music, they blew my head off." Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour) 1:14:24

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DARKEST HOUR guitarist Mike Schleibaum on his lifelong love of METALLICA! Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.

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Ol Drake (Evile) 57:16

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EVILE began as a cover band called Metal Militia, playing mostly Metallica classics. Frontman Ol Drake talks about the English thrash band's beginnings, the strengths of James Hetfield's rhythms and Kirk Hammett's leads, the missing bass on ...And Justice for All , his love for the Load / Reload era, his 2015 solo album on Earache Records, taking over vocals duties following his brother Matt's departure, and his Top 5 Metallica songs. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Zaria (TikTok Star) 40:02

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When TikTok star and R&B musician Zaria wore a Ride the Lightning shirt in a video, commenters challenged her to "name three Metallica songs." She didn't just answer that challenge with words. She strapped on her guitar and shredded through sections of four different Metallica classics. Her troll-slaying caught the attention of Loudwire , NME , and Guitar World , among other outlets. Miley Cyrus and Metallica themselves took notice, too. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) 1:57:44

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FEAR FACTORY guitarist, cofounder, and band leader Dino Cazares on his upbringing; discovering Metallica; the righthand of James Hetfield; touring with Metallica in 2010; making sandwiches for Dave Mustaine in the early 80s; getting Fear Factory music to Tom Araya in a brick of weed; the history of his band, the search for a new singer to replace Burton C. Bell, and how Metallica shaped the Fear Factory sound. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and socials HERE . Part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Erlend Hjelvik (Hjelvik) 50:10

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HJELVIK. The former singer for KVELERTAK now leads his own band, HJELVIK. He talks about discovering Metallica and heavy metal; growing up in a small Norwegian village, pop. 1000, where he listened to Slipknot while milking cows; meeting James Hetfield at a Kvelertak show; touring with Metallica for eight months; and much more. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Phil Towle (Metallica: Some Kind of Monster) 1:24:32

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Phil Towle is the man who, according to Lars Ulrich, saved Metallica. He's best known as the performance coach immortalized in the documentary film Some Kind of Monster . This conversation covers Phil's background, methodology, and of course, Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Patrick Alan Stone (Budderside) 1:06:38

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BUDDERSIDE (and former Adler’s Appetite) vocalist Patrick Alan Stone crossed paths with Lemmy and his entire life changed. The Motörhead frontman and his bandmates all made regular appearances at his home. When Velvet Revolver searched for a new singer, Lemmy recommended Patrick, which led to several demos. Lemmy personally signed Budderside to Motörhead Music. Lemmy's son, Paul Inder Kilmister, produced their debut. Phil Campbell guests on the band’s second album, Spiritual Violence , released in March, 2021. Patrick talks about his relationship with Lemmy, his upbringing, jamming with Slash and Steven Adler, and of course, Metallica. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Tony Bourge (ex-Budgie) 1:23:45

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BUDGIE cofounder Tony Bourge is the man behind the riffs in "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" and "Breadfan." Budgie classics have been covered by Soundgarden ("Homicidal Suicidal"), Iron Maiden ("I Can't See My Feelings"), Megadeth ("Melt the Ice Away"), as well as Metallica. Van Halen opened early club shows with "In for the Kill." Tony talks about the band's history, influence, songwriting, recording sessions at the Rockfield Studios in Wales, site of legendary recordings by Black Sabbath, Judas Priest (who opened for Budgie), Motörhead, Stone Roses, Oasis, and many more. He even straps on his guitar and plays a bit of "Crash Course" and "Breadfan." His memoir, Rocking Man - With an Axe to Grind (written with Chris Pike), was released in late 2020, with an accompanying CD. Purchase that here . Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Chad Zaemisch (Metallica Guitar Tech) 1:37:53

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JAMES HETFIELD’s GUITAR TECH talks about getting the Metallica gig in 2003; his first visit to HQ and interview with James; his early days of touring with The Breeders, Hole, Veruca Salt, and Garbage; Courtney Love and the legacy of Kurt Cobain; Hetfield’s playing and tone; and more. Check out Chad's line of wireless stage gear, Lite-Time, right here . Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Joel McIver (The Truth About Metallica) 1:06:23

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JUSTICE FOR ALL: THE TRUTH ABOUT METALLICA author Joel McIver is responsible for more than 25 books about rock music, including TO LIVE IS TO DIE: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF METALLICA’S CLIFF BURTON (with a foreword by Kirk Hammett) and biographies on Black Sabbath, Slayer, Tool, Motörhead, and Slipknot. He’s also the co-author of memoirs from Max Cavalera and David Ellefson. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Nate Garrett (Spirit Adrift) 1:05:59

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SPIRIT ADRIFT frontman Nate Garrett is the former guitarist for Gatecreeper and a massive Metallica fan. Three different Spirit Adrift albums have landed in the coveted Top 40 Albums of the Year list in Decibel Magazine - two of them in the top 10 and one, Enlightened in Eternity , at No. 5 for 2020. The album was also included in the Top 10 of the year-end album list from Revolver Magazine . Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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Vidar Landa (Kvelertak) 54:18

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KVELERTAK guitarist Vidar Landa met James Hetfield when the Metallica frontman came to see his band at a club in San Francisco. The Norwegian metal act - who are also a favorite of the guys in Mastodon, Converge, and Ghost, among other bands - went on to play multiple shows with Metallica, including the historic gig at London’s O2 Arena in 2017 which broke the venue’s attendance record. Speak N' Destroy podcast theme by Scott Mellinger . Visit the Speak N' Destroy website and various social media profiles HERE . Speak N' Destroy is part of the PopCurse podcast network.…

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C.J. Cox (State Of Mercury) 42:01

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