METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica
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About
Clint Wells is a Nashville-based musician, producer, and songwriter who has worked with and toured alongside artists across the rock and metal world. From the road or his Nashville studios, Clint hosts weekly episodes exploring all things Metallica—from deep dives and history to musicianship, culture, and the wider heavy music landscape.
Episodes
- Episode 458 - Metallica TV (pt. 1)
Hey, folks! This week I read some listener e-mails and stream some Metallica TV. Between three recording projects, trips to NYC to promote a TV show and picking up a fly date this week I'm afraid my time is limited! In this episode I talk…
- Episode 457 - Ride the Lightning Live (Orion 2012)
Clint burns down the one and only full album live performance of Ride the Lightning from the 2012 Orion festival in Atlantic City. He also discusses Jason Newstead's shocking revelation about quitting Metallica, the new M72 shows happening…
- Episode 456 - Tangent City with Tom Kwei
Clint and longtime friend of MUYP Tom Kwei discuss everything from Metallica to Emily Dickinson. The Geese controversy, Ozzy and Sabbath, the best British guitar players, Getdown Services, the Oasis reunion, the Oscars, Paul Thomas Anderso…
- Episode 455 - A Year in the Life of Metallica (2012)
Clint re-vamps the "a year in the life of Metallica" series picking up with 2012 which, although wasn't a heavy touring year with no new album saw the release of the Beyond Magnetic EP, the 20th anniversary Black Album tour of European fes…
- Episode 454 - Hardwired To Self-Destruct (CW Edit)
On this episode Clint plays his entire edit of Hardwired To Self-Destruct. He also reads listener e-mails and discusses the re-evaluation of Limp Bizkit, recycling old podcast content, the merits of Nickleback, getting started in a cover b…
- Episode 453 - Poor Swedish Me, Pt. 2 (Load Boxset)
This week we finish watching the Poor Swedish Me DVD from the Load Deluxe Boxset. Clint also reads listener e-mails and talks new Metallica material for the Sphere, why bands are less incentivized than ever to make new music, the current l…
- Episode 452 - Poor Swedish Me, Pt. 1 (Load Boxset)
Clint watches the final DVD of the Load Boxset, a pre-Cunning Stunts badass Load-heavy set from Sweden in '96. Watch along with Clint on YouTube if you can. Clint also reads listener e-mails and talks about Metallica's different eras of co…
- Episode 451 - Load Music Videos (Load Boxset)
Clint watches the Load music videos included in the Load Deluxe Boxset for Until It Sleeps, King Nothing, Mama Said and the different versions of Hero of the Day. He also reads listening e-mails and discusses the Live Nation texting scanda…
- Episode 450 - Bleeding Me (Load Boxset)
This week Clint's back to the Load Boxset deep dives with Bleeding Me. He talks through the composition of the slow burn masterpiece from the riff tapes through the demos and production rehearsals all the way to the final version and the f…
- Episode 449 - Sphere Fiasco Update
Clint talks about the difficult week he and thousands of Metallica fans had trying to secure tickets to the now 24 Sphere shows between October 2026 and March of 2027. He read listener e-mails and talks the special bond between the Big Fou…
- Episode 447 - AMA With Clint's Wife!
On this episode Clint and his wife sit down to answer questions from Patrons covering everything from how they met, the secrets to a long and happy marriage, parenting in a digital age, who apologizes first, our top records, movies and boo…
- Episode 446 - Hero of the Day (Load Boxset)
On this episode Clint talks Metallica at the Super Bowl and what his fantasy setlist medley would be, why S&M1 has aged better than S&M2, talks about all the cool shit happening on Patreon and does the deep dive into Hero of the Day, an un…
- Episode 445 - Megadeth Album Review
Clint listens to the new Megadeth album with track-by-track commentary. He also breaks down the timeline of the Rick Rubin produced follow up to Death Magnetic that never happened and discusses general criticism of Rick Rubin as a producer…
- Episode 444 - Thorn Within (Load Boxset)
Clint continues the deep dive into the Load Deluxe Boxset with a deep cut banger and discusses Metallica's new collaboration with Doc Marten, why Dave Mustaine is wrong about his Metallica royalties, the Deftones selling their catalogue an…
- Episode 443 - Wasting My Hate (Load Boxset)
All the way from Nashville's Snowmageddon! Clint straps on his Gibson SG and talks through every detail of Wasting My Hate via the Load Deluxe Boxset. He also listens to and critique's Megadeth's ill-advised cover of Ride the Lightning and…
- Episode 442 - King Nothing (Load Boxset)
Clint takes the deep dive into all things King Nothing via the Load boxset and Overload extras. Enjoy! If you get value from Metal Up Your Podcast , the best way to support the show is to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts: htt…
- Episode 441 - A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica: Monsters of Rock (Load Boxset)
This week Clint explores the Monsters of Rock segment of A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica from DVD disc 1 of the Load Boxset. He also reads emails and discusses the annoyance of phones at concerts, the editing process of St. Ange…
- Episode 440 - Best of 2025
Clint plays his ten favorite songs of 2025 and answers listener questions about writing and producing, touring, legacy bands, the impact of the 90’s, top horror films of the year, the future of Lunar Satan and Cover Our World Blackened, ho…
- Episode 439 - A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica: London (Load Boxset)
Clint dives into part 1 of A Week and a Half in the Life of Metallica from the Load boxset covering the Escape From the Studio Tour in '95. The boys play a warmup show in London, debut Load (and Reload) songs and drunkenly hang out togethe…
- Episode 438 - TV Appearances '96-'97 (Load Boxset)
Merry Christmas! This week Clint takes a look at the TV Appearances from '96-'97 from Disc 4 of the Load Boxset which include one of the best live versions of Until It Sleeps, a bizarre lip sync of Hero of the Day, two rare performances of…
- Episode 437 - Studio Shit (Load Boxset)
This week Clint tackles Studio Shit from DVD 1 of the Load Boxset. He also recaps Metallica's three shows in the Middle East, talks Spotify Wrapped numbers and what they mean for metal fans, explores more bizarre Dave Mustaine interviews a…
- Episode 436 - Motherload (Load Boxset)
Clint and guest host Angelo Gonzalez break down the 1996 MTV Motherload promotion in both the US and Europe. They talk early MTV, seeing the Motherload in real time, Metallica's willingness to promote themselves, the current state of the m…
- Episode 435 - Until It Sleeps (Load Boxset)
This week Clint takes the deep dive into all things Until It Sleeps via the Load Boxset and the Overload extras to track the entire writing process of the song from a random jam on the studio floor at The Plant during the making of Load. H…
- Episode 434 - 2x4 (Load Boxset)
This week Clint takes the deep dive into all things "2x4" from the origins of the riffs to one of the standout rare performances at Castle Donington. With guitar in hand and through the lens of the Load Boxset, every aspect of this awesome…
- Episode 433 - M72 in Adelaide
MUYP alumni Sam Mullins stops by to talk all things M72 in Adelaide, the rarity of Leper Messiah, the "Hardwired" stage in Australia, and how why he is somehow not an INXS fan. Enjoy! If you get value from Metal Up Your Podcast , the best…
- Episode 432 - The House Jack Built (Load Boxset)
This week Clint talks Metallica touring Australia, Dave Mustaine covering Ride the Lightning for some reason, a chronology of James Hetfield's soaring melodic guitar solos and takes the deep dive into "The House Jack Built" via the treasur…
- Episode 431 - Halloween Special (pt. II)
This week part two of the Halloween special is all about SEQUELS and REMAKES. Which are the best, which are the worst and are there any that surpass the original? The boys also do three sweet sixteen style matches to determine the best seq…
- Episode 430 - Halloween Special (pt. I)
This week Clint is joined by friends Angelo, Van and Zach for the third annual Halloween special celebrating the spooky season and all things horror. Enjoy nostalgic halloween commercials from the 90's as the boys talk the best horror film…
- Episode 429 - Load Book (Load Boxset)
Clint explores the book included in the Load boxset and highlights interesting portions of essays by Bob Rock, Zach Harmon, Jason Newsted and many people involved in the Load-era with a lot of focus on Jason's complicated relationship with…
- Episode 428 - Polar Beach Party (pt. 2)
On September 3rd, 1995 Metallica played an intimate show in Tuktoyatuk, Canada at a small venue accessible only by air. Approximately 500 contest winners and locals were in attendance. For years the only footage we have seen was a short do…
- Episode 427 - Polar Beach Party (pt. 1)
On September 3rd, 1995 Metallica played an intimate show in Tuktoyatuk, Canada at a small venue accessible only by air. Approximately 500 contest winners and locals were in attendance. For years the only footage we have seen was a short do…
- Episode 426 - Metallica Rocks the Hamptons
Aaron Ginther joins the show to talk about attending the intimate Metallica gig at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY on August 25th, 2025. The gig has less than 500 attendees including Howard Stern, Michael J. Fox, and Paul McCartney. Aa…
- Episode 425 - Tour Updates, Listener E-Mails and Metallica News!
Clint is home from summer tour! Brad Blazeck joins before a highly anticipated Nine Inch Nails show with Clint to catch up on the summer and talk Metallica and music. Topics include: - Clint’s tour recap - the deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and B…
- Episode 424 - M72 in Denver
Michael Grosvenor joins the show to talk all things M72 in Denver. He and Clint also discuss the new Billy Joel documentary (that Michael consulted for), the Load boxset, why Metallica is still worth the ticket price, merch and tour poster…
- Episode 423 - Back to the Beginning
Longtime friend of the show Kat Anker stops by to give us a full account of the entire Back to the Beginning concert from the rail! The good, the bad and the ugly as we say goodbye to living legends, Ozzy Osbourne and the mighty Black Sabb…
- Episode 422 - M72 in Santa Clara
Friend and patron of the show Ray Echavez joins the show to talk all things M72 in Santa Clara, California. As usual, the conversation includes more than just M72 talk as he and Clint talk early Metallica, what makes Master of Puppets perf…
- Episode 421 - M72 in Houston
Clint talks with Angelo Gonzalez, the Jorts King himself, about going backstage at Dave Matthews, having his drink spilled, being hit on by a lady in front her boyfriend, super fan culture, Metallica cover bands, deep cuts and all things M…
- Episode 420 - M72 in Charlotte (w/ Metalliclaus)
Chris Yerges (Metalliclaus) joins as a guest host to talk all things Snake Pit at M72 in Charlotte. He and Clint also discuss the state of the band, the Load boxset, enjoying Metallica collectibles, Kirk’s new guitar book, Dave Mustaine, 2…
- Episode 419 - M72 in Atlanta
Clint's longtime best friend since 2nd grade, Aaron Shaffer, joins the show to talk about taking his youngest son to the M72 stop in Atlanta. They talk loving Metallica as kids, playing Metallica covers in their high school band, the Oasis…
- Episode 418 - Load Unboxed!
For the first time in MUYP history, Clint's wife, Isbelle, joins the show to unbox the brand new deluxe Load boxset. They cover everything in the box, discuss the attraction level of Metallica members past and present, Isbelle's crush on W…
- Episode 417 - M72 in DC
Friend and patron Sam Mullins joins the show to talk all things M72 in Landover, Maryland. He and Clint talk all things Metallica, being grateful for the band, Load and Reload (of course), the static nature of the setlists, Clint's new edi…
- Episode 416 - M72 in Toronto
James Durka joins the show to talk both nights in the snake pit of M72 in Toronto. He and Clint discuss Poor Re-touring Me, Load and Reload, The Tragically Hip and Rush, hearing “One” for the first time, Dave Mustaine’s new disparaging com…
- Episode 415 - M72 In Blacksburg
Friend and patron of the show Austin Greene joins Clint to talk the Blacksburg, VA one off gig. They discuss the strange genius of Sturgill Simpson, St. Anger as a favorite album, writing songs, the connection between Metallica and Virgini…
- Episode 414 - M72 In Philly
New Jersey native Rob Baird joins the show to burn down the Philly gig. They talk bass guitar, Bon Jovi, Load and Reload, the interesting nature of Kirk and Rob’s nightly doodles and the positive resurgence and re-evaluation of Fred Durst…
- Episode 413 - Load Boxset Talk
This week Clint talks all things that we currently know about the upcoming Load boxset. The LPs, CDs, DVDs and extra goodies as well as listening to some of the early digital downloads and watching Kirk's unboxing video. Clint also discuss…
- Episode 412 - M72 Nashville Recap
This week Kevin Rapillo joins Clint to talk all things M72 Nashville. Kevin is a Nashville based live/studio drummer. He and Clint toured together for years with country artist Rodney Atkins. They talk Metallica's longevity, Some Kind of M…
- Episode 411 - Metallica Without James Hetfield
This week guest host Angelo Gonzalez joins the show to talk about the three rare shows James Hatfield missed in the summer of 2000. They listen to Clint's first Metallica show in Atlanta and listen back with running commentary as members o…
- Episode 410 - M72 in Syracuse
This week friend and patron of the show Dane Varalli stops by to talk all things Metallica. From getting into the band in the 90's all the way through M72 in Syracuse, the stadium, the setlist, taking breaks from your favorite bands, the f…
- Episode 409 - Rachel Loy
Rachel Loy is a producer, writer and ACM nominated bass player of the year from Austin, Texas. She is one of the most prominent musicians in the Nashville session scene and has toured the world with artists ranging from Hank Williams Jr. a…
- Episode 408 - Top 3 Metallica Shows
This week Brad Blazeck joins Clint to talk their top three favorite Metallica shows. One of Clint's may surprise you. They also discuss Kirk's 767 new riffs, Puppets entering the Billion Streams club, the one song that makes Kirk cry, the…