METAL UP YOUR PODCAST - All Things Metallica

Clint Wells
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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    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 underrated banger from the Load era. 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 21m

  2. FEB 9

    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. There's also a rant section about AI and its impact on the music industry. 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 18m

  3. FEB 2

    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 and reads listener e-mails. 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 26

    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 talks about why nothing that comes from the Pet Semetery will ever replace the real thing.   Patrons receive all stems and decide on the next Load deep dive. Stay warm out there! 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 28m

  5. JAN 19

    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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 12

    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. Anger, why the next Metallica record should be made with Bob Rock, the NBA expanding to Seattle, a follow up Rick Rubin album to Death Magnetic in 2011 and why Load and Reload are not THAT different from one another. 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP? You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation: https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers: https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime: metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 10m

  7. JAN 5

    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, hopes for the future, plans for Metal Up Your Podcast, Load and Reload, free will, Billy Corgan, sequencing records, love of record collections, bucket list bands to see live, and Metallica’s future. Enjoy! Songs played: Viagra Boys - Man Made of MeatDie Spitz - Throw Yourself to the SwordBailey Lanes - Hollywood (alt version)Turnstile - BirdsSleep Token - EmergenceGetdown Services - Dog DribbleStanley Simmons - Body DownAlan Sparhawk - HeavenMedium Build - White Male PrivilegeRocket - R is for RocketAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST SPOTIFY PLAYLIST 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    2h 29m

  8. 12/29/2025

    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 together for what was probably one of the last times of those kinds of shenanigans. Clint also talks St. Anger as catharsis, what to say when you meet members of Metallica, why people watch entire shows through their phones, horror movies and a chilling tale of unprofessionalism at a movie theater in Nashville, TN. Enjoy! Hey Good For You! - Clint Wells pt. 1 Hey Good For You! - Clint Wells pt. 2 I'm OK You're OK, I'm Not OK You're Not OK A Week and A Half in the Life of Metallica 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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP?You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron. Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg, and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here:https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satan VAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampire Stream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.com Follow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

    1h 15m
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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.

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