Episode 145 - 1999: A Year In The Life of Metallica

This week we jump back into our 'A Year In the Life of Metallica' series with 1999. Bringing Metallica's most explosive decade to a close, Metallica went out in style. They won another Grammy (for Better Than You), several Bammies and Billboard music awards, continued live shows with The Garage Remains The Same tour, recorded and released the original S&M, headlined Woodstock '99 and rang in the new year with M2K and a massive sold out gig in Detroit Michigan. Join us as we burn down every juicy detail of 1999 for Metallica. Other things discussed in this episode:- Kirk’s Rolling Stone interview with Annie Clark- Metallica donates to wild fire relief in California- Merciful Fate bass player Timi Hansen passes away- Play It Loud Instruments of Rock and Roll Exhibit- Geddy Lee producing Master of Puppets- the power of Appetite for Destruction in 1987- the Garage, Inc. EPK- Official Metallica Day in San Francisco- The Black Album goes diamond (10 million units sold)- Mexico City gig with Pantera- beef between Metallica and Pantera- Woodstock ’99- Bob Rock and mixing S&M- “Until It Sleeps” live from MGM Grand- M2K and the end of the world- “Detroit Rock City” with Ted NugentIf you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value and are able to, we encourage you to support us on Patreon. A donation of $5 a month will automatically get you all Cover Our World Blackened EP’s, Lunar Satan tracks, eligibility for a future Metal Tales episode and future giveaways like the Deluxe Boxsets, rare vinyl, posters, concert tickets and more! Get involved here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastAn easy and free way to support the show is to leave us a positive iTunes review. It only takes a minute and you can do it here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077?mt=2You can purchase Cover Our World Blackened, Vol. 1 here:https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cover-our-world-blackened-vol-1/1442721389Official Website: http://www.metalupyourpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalupyourpodcast/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/metalupyourcast?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalupyourpodcast/SEND QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS TO: [email protected]  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/id1187775077Want 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 EPsInvitations 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/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tSupport Clint’s music:Lunar Satan: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanVAMPIRE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampireStream or purchase Cover Our World Blackened and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow Metal Up Your Podcast on social media and write in anytime:[email protected]