Episode 196 - Adam Dubin

Adam Dubin is an American director from New York City. His new movie Murder in the Front Row explores the early thrash scene of the San Francisco Bay Area. He also directed the staggering documentary A Year and a Half In the Life of Metallica, Freeze 'Em All, and Hot The Lights: The Making of Through the Never. In this episode we talk with Adam about:- coming up in the NYU scene- Rick Rubin and the Beastie Boys- co-directing “Fight For Your Right (To Party)”- getting the call to work for Metallica- meeting the band- hearing Black Album tunes for the first time- the vibe in the studio- capturing tension and staying out of the way- Bob Rock- the technical process of making a documentary- going on tour with Metallica- directing the “Nothing Else Matters” video- Spinal Tap- Jason and his fuckin’ sandwiches- hazing on the road- remembering ROAM GUY- the conception of Murder in the Front row- telling the story of early Bay Area thrash- the power of seeing KISS live- animation in the film- Kirk’s importance and Exodus- interviewing Dave Mustaine- Adam’s favorite interview- documenting Freeze ‘Em All in AntarcticaWe hope you enjoy getting to know Adam as much we did!Purchase/Stream Murder in the Front Row here:https://mitfr.com/see-the-filmIf 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]