Episode 123: James Hetfield & Kirk Hammett on Music, Surfing, and Humor

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This week on The Metallica Report… Kirk Hammett speaks with Steffan and Renée about the importance of surfing whenever possible on tour. Meanwhile, James Hetfield discusses how he finds new music in 2025, plus he shares what’s keeping him smiling these days. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. AWMH on CBS Sunday Morning: metallica.lnk.to/awmh-cbs Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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