Episode 146 - Metallica Crew (Wes Fiske)

Wes Fiske is a touring crew member with Metallica responsible for the tuning room and word wedges for James Hetfield. In addition to touring alongside Ethan with Kings Of Leon, Wes has also been on the road with Coldplay, Guns 'N Roses, Rob Zombie and Dead and Company.Wes tells us about his fascinating career, starting with pyro, eventually moving to teleprompter gigs and ultimately working for Metallica. Keeping with the S&M2 theme, Wes walks us through all the gritty details of what it was like to put on a show at that level.If you think Metal Up your Podcast has value, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For $5 a month you get all three current (and future) Cover Our World Blackened EP’s, Lunar Satan tunes, and chances to win awesome prizes like concert tickets, vinyl box sets, rare vinyl, collectible and more! Sign up for Patreon here:Http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastFollow us on all the socials.Email us here:[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]