Episode 342 - So What! The Rob Trujillo Interview

125 min • 26 juni 2023

This week special guest host Brad Blazeck joins Clint to break down the 72S Rob Trujillo interview conducted by Steffan Chirazi. In this candid interview Rob breaks down how he stayed positive and creative during lockdown, how his intentionally botched attempt at an acoustic version of "The Day That Never Comes" kickstarted the 72 Seasons sessions, working remotely with Greg Fidelman, how Lars and Kirk still surprise him, riding the magic carpet with James Hetfield and how Metallica is a band always striving to be better. Also discussed in this episode:

- bagpipes in Metallica
- Megadave turns a new leaf?
- Lulu as Metallica’s best record
- Guy Fieri and the post office
- being a true
- St. Anger as a return to form
- the genius of Inamorata
- Peace Sells, but who’s Brian?
- Hot Summer Nights guy
- Brad eats raw flour
- the opposite of trues
- differences between Jason and Rob
- Rob’s secret sauce in Metallica
- more Jason Newstead speculation
- Kirk’s role in Metallica
- Lars as a visionary
- working with your kids
- St. Anger thoughts
- 72 Seasons vs. Hardwired

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