Episode 29: All Things HQ - Part 1: Robert Trujillo, Staffers Jeff Yeager, Jack Ketcham, Kent Matcke

Published: Feb. 14, 2024, 8 a.m.

This week of February 14, 2024 on The Metallica Report\u2026\n\nThe first of two episodes recorded at the band\u2019s creative ground zero for over 20 years: Metallica HQ. Steffan and Ren\xe9e set up shop in the Jam Room with three people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the Metallica Machine moving.\n\nJeff Yeager - webmaster, touring photographer/videographer, and all-around \u201cdo whatever it takes\u201d guy - brings us back to the first event held at HQ and shares what elements of the building hold particular meaning for him.\n\nJack Ketcham - one of the unsung heroes of the operation - details a day in the life of a runner, starting with being first in the door and ending as the last to go home.\n\nKent Matcke - HQ veteran, audio specialist, and glue guy of the team - gives us just a glimpse of how \u201cthere is always something\u201d in the life of the HQ recording engineer.\n\nAnd a man you\u2019re more familiar with, Robert Trujillo, joins the conversation and offers his connection to HQ as not just a rehearsal and recording space but a true home away from home!\n\nThe Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.\n\nEnter to win merch pack:\xa0https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica\nWanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments:\xa0http://metallica.com/podcast\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices