The week of January 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report\u2026\n\nA fortuitous call from Kirk sets the stage, framing the metal scene in the early days and the roles Ron, Brian, and KJ played.\n\nBrian recalls the enthusiasm surrounding Metallica\u2019s first album by the band members and, if you will, the founding Metallica Family members - many of whom would be acknowledged decades later. KJ traces Lars\u2019 passion for supporting his peers back to the early \u201980s, with one album in particular. Ron further taps into Metallica\u2019s appreciation for music, discussing Lars\u2019 and Cliff\u2019s eclectic tastes.\n\nThe Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.\n\nKJ Doughton:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/k.j.doughton\nBrian Lew:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/umlaut\xa0\nRon Quintana:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/ronquintana6\xa0\nEnter to win merch pack:\xa0https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica\nWanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments:http://metallica.com/podcast\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices