Episode 340 - Steffan Chirazi Returns!

This week we are honored to have back on the show the wonderful and charming Steffan Chirazi! On episode 208 we heard the story of how Steffan came to be the editor in chief of Metallica's in-house fanzine, So What. He's written for many esteemed publications (Sounds, RIP, Kerrang!) and worked with many notable artists. Steffan graciously took time out his busy schedule on tour with Metallica to treat us to the always fascinating inner workings of his mind. Here's what we discussed:- guilty pleasures- re-evaluating Limp Bizkit- tribalism- curiosity about the creative process- Motorhead- David Bowie and James Brown- interview styles- Ginger Baker and Meatloaf- interviewing Kurt Cobain- interviewing Metallica- Hetfield as a great lyricist- Hetfield as a songwriter- Chris Cornell- the price of genius- Layne Stayley- Ministry- fraud syndrome- on and off the record- an interesting phone call with Axl Rose- Kurt Cobain’s last interview- hanging with H.R. Giger- not taking Metallica for granted- Setffan’s Patreon (link below)- Steffan’s future book- Steffan’s Tottenham podcast (link below)- impostersFollow Steffan on Instagram HERE.Support Steffan on Patreon HERE.Follow The Game Is About the Glory HERE.Read Steffan's interviews HERE.Clint Wells - Going Supernova (Out Now!)Merch store HERE!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes  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 1-4 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/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase Ethan's new album  HERE!Purchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream Clint's album VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream Ethan's album Let It Burn:https://ethanluck.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-burn-2Official Website:http://metalupyourpodcast.comPurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow 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]