Metallica on Master of Puppets on Stranger Things, M72 World Tour & First Albums They Ever Bought

Kirk, Robert, James & Lars talk about being on our show all week, young people being into their music, Master of Puppets exploding after “Stranger Things,” their kids being musicians, their cover song competition for high school and college marching bands, going on tour and doing two nights in each city, pressing their own vinal records, and the first albums that each of them ever bought.

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[brentjauch]

Im 24 years old... I never thought I'd ever get to even see them in person. I was there in the audience today to see this in person and I was honestly so starstruck. They've been doing this longer than I've been alive!!


Edit: I'm 26 now and thanks for 4.3k likes.

[qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm]

"Are you happy about your children's involvement in music?"
"No my son's a drummer"
Literally the most James Hetfield reply you will ever hear

[giuseppeguglielmini]

Experiencing Metallica in person during their Master of Puppets tour opening for Ozzy was one of the greatest nights of my teenage life. Simply amazing!

[thishandleisavailable]

Metallica did not need Stranger Things to keep their legacy alive, but it's exciting to know that their music has been exposed to a new generation of fans. I heard Master of Puppets when I was a teenager and I thought it was one of the heaviest songs I ever heard. Never thought it would go as mainstream as it did with ST. Rock on🤘

[JayBuff]

Nearly 54, remember the first time I saw them open for Ozzy and was mesmerized by the audience all banging their heads in unison. Long live Cliff!

[spiderpimp]

I’m 39, black and have been a Metallica fan since 2004!

I love them!

Got to see them perform live here in ATL at Battery a few years ago. What an amazing experience!

[Cotoadriano]

James feels like 10 years younger than before he went to rehab...damn, feels good to see him in that shape again!

[bdr]

It’s so rare to find a band that has stayed together for 40 years and are still as successful as they are. There of been bands that had a good run for about 15 years and then broke up for five or six years and got back together, but I think they’re the only band that has just consistently kept going like they have on the level they are at. For good reason too. If you see them live, you will understand why their fan bases as loyal as we are.

[hetfieldprophet]

Hate to say it but Kirks answer about the 1st album he bought was wholesome AF! Love that guy!!

[cleverusername]

Hetfield has always struck me as such a chill, down to earth dude. He's funny, witty, talented, and seems like a kind friendly guy, what a legend. I want to work on cars with him

[arawn]

A friend and I met and partied with Lars, Kirk and James back in '89-90 after a Warrior Soul show at the Cactus Club in San Jose, Ca. Even had Lars autograph my And Justice For All concert ticket from the Shoreline Amphitheater. It was a night I will never forget.

[rockygraziano]

The love i have for these guys is unmeasurable!!! I’m 70 years old now and enjoy them more than ever. Thanks for staying together for all of us !!!!

[spikewulfenden]

I was in hospital when Lux æterna dropped, having chemotherapy, and to say my spirits were lifted would be an understatement! I’ve been a fan of Metallica since 1985 so, now, Metallica is a lifestyle choice and even though I can’t always afford to see them live, the music always lifts me up. I’m a grateful Mettalicat!

[lago]

James looks so happy and well. It´s great to see him like that.

[emmasayers]

I've seen Metallica several times at festivals. Blew me away every time. Just awesome.

[matsewals]

I love how they react to the show's band playing 72 seasons. Love them, such nice guys

[hectorurdin]

"I think there's many Metallica juniors out there" JH always on point 🤘🏼😍🤘🏼

[Saskia_vm]

I'm almost 40, been listening my whole life with my dad. Since I was to small for listening it very loudly... We played Metallica at his funeral. I saw them in Amsterdam 2023 live. Loved it <3

[ChristopherLloydClarke]

🤟🏻Master of Puppets was the first metal album I ever heard and it TOTALLY blew my mind back in 1989. I’d never even heard distorted guitar before then. I have been a fan ever since and became a professional musician myself, eventually finding success (ironically) as a composer of relaxation music. 34 years later - STILL LOVE Metallica.

[Livingthedreaminparadise]

I'm 41. These guys are my childhood. My little brother used to love this song when he was about seven. He asked my mom what Master of Puppets meant and my mom would tell him that she's his master. LOL, years later my kids still love metallica. Bless you guys I love you so much thank you for being part of my childhood