Episode 156 - Reclaimed Rust Exhibit

Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection is an exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California featuring 10 of Hetfield's custom cars as well as some unique Metallica gear and memorabilia. On January 30th, James attended the opening of the exhibit to sit for a "fireside chat" about his cars and Metallica. This was James' first public appearance since checking back into rehab in the fall of September 2019. On this episode we listen to the Hetfield interview as well as chat with friend and patron Edgar Barradas of California To Self-Destruct about the event itself, the cars, James Hetfield and the future of Metallica. Thanks to Edgar for providing the video and audio of the interview. Highlights include: - James remembering his dad working on cars - James learning to drive, his first car and the hot rod scene in Downey, CA - customizing his first car - joining the Beatniks Car Club and their influence - collaborating with builders like Rick Door and Scott Mumford - similarities between building cars and writing music - James' daily driver and the forthcoming book cataloging his cars - getting his first guitar and playing in Obsession - Meeting Lars Ulrich and recording "Hit The Lights" for Metal Massacre and Metal Blade Records - naming Metallica and designing the band's iconic logo - the future of MetallicaIf you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 2-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a patron here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastOfficial Website here:http://metalupyourpodcast.comPurchase Cover Our World Blackened, Volume 1 here:https://music.apple.com/us/album/cover-our-world-blackened-vol-1/1442721389Purchase Cover Our World Blackened, Volume 2 here:https://music.apple.com/us/album/cover-our-world-blackened-vol-2/1464606181Follow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:[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]