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The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 135: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

Added 2025-05-12 23:06:14 +0000 UTC

The most conflicted episode of the Watchcast we've yet recorded is for, of all things, a Metallica documentary! This week we tackle Some Kind of Monster and all the uncomfortable feelings it makes us feel about our own Metallica fandoms, what it means to stay relevant in rapidly changing times, and whether Phil Towle is a hero or a villain.

CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 135: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
(00:00:13) - Intro.
(00:08:35) - Our histories with Metallica.
(00:19:18) - Is Lars Ulrich a good drummer? The answer may surprise you! But probably not.
(00:21:09) - Where is Metallica at before this whole thing kicks off? (Also, an aside about Guitar Hero stems.)
(00:30:48) - For Whom the Phil Towles.
(00:34:19) - How did the idea of this documentary first bubble up?
(00:44:20) - Break!
(00:44:59) - We're back, and it's time to learn more about Bob Rock.
(00:49:31) - Why move forward without a permanent bass player? (And more on Lars and his art collection.)
(00:58:08) - The first recording sessions do not go well.
(01:05:47) - The Mustaine factor.
(01:16:27) - Echobrain's grand debut.
(01:23:17) - Lars' dad rules.
(01:27:59) - James goes through rehab, and then it's back to work.
(01:30:38) - The whole Napster thing.
(01:34:50) - James goes through rehab, and the whole Napster thing.
(01:44:26) - The record is getting done, but there are still fights to be had.
(01:51:16) - A bass player emerges.
(01:55:59) - Where do things land with Phil?
(02:00:14) - St. Anger is here, and it's a hit!
(02:05:45) - Final thoughts.
(02:15:54) - Our movie next week is Frank (and Vinny's ranking for this one.)