Episode 31: 'Metallica' (The Black Album) with Calvin Lever

Published: July 1, 2019, midnight

b'

\'My Classic Album\' is "off to Never Never Land" as we celebrate \'Metallica\', the self titled 1991 album that millions the world over know simply as The Black Album.

Mike is joined by Calvin Lever; rhythm guitarist of UK metal band Night Screamer. Mike and Calvin discuss the importance of The Black Album in their own lives while exploring how the personal lives of Metallica along with their relationship with producer Bob Rock led to one of the biggest selling albums in music history.

\\xa0

How did Chris Issak serve as an influence on the likes of \'Nothing Else Matters\' and \'The Unforgiven\'?

\\xa0

Which song\'s lyrics originally dealt with cot death?

\\xa0

What exactly is the Tent of Doom?

\\xa0

PLUS Mike plays a track from Night Screamer\'s debut album \'Dead of Night\'. Plenty to get your teeth in to on this bumper edition of \'My Classic Album\'.\\xa0

\\xa0

For more information on the show:

Head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk

Like us on Facebook at \'My Classic Album with Mike Norris\'

Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast

Or on Twitter @mca_podcast\\xa0

\\xa0

Music Credits: \'This Is Rock\' by Silvia Marchese

\'March of the Dead\' by Night Screamer taken from their debut album \'Dead of Night\' available at www.nightscreamer.bandcamp.com

'