Chris Yerges (Metalliclaus) joins as a guest host to talk all things Snake Pit at M72 in Charlotte. He and Clint also discuss the state of the band, the Load boxset, enjoying Metallica collectibles, Kirk’s new guitar book, Dave Mustaine, 2026 shows, Metallica merch and marketing, Disturb burning Chicago Bulls banners, AC/DC live, Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera, 90’s country music, and NASCAR partnering with AWMH. Enjoy!

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Clint's longtime best friend since 2nd grade, Aaron Shaffer, joins the show to talk about taking his youngest son to the M72 stop in Atlanta. They talk loving Metallica as kids, playing Metallica covers in their high school band, the Oasis reunion, love/hate relationships with U2, love of horror movies and more nostalgic reminiscing about their teenage years. Enjoy!

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For the first time in MUYP history, Clint's wife, Isbelle, joins the show to unbox the brand new deluxe Load boxset. They cover everything in the box, discuss the attraction level of Metallica members past and present, Isbelle's crush on Wes Borland, Clint's crush on Bobby Flay, and an AMA for Isbelle to round out the episode. Enjoy!

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Friend and patron Sam Mullins joins the show to talk all things M72 in Landover, Maryland. He and Clint talk all things Metallica, being grateful for the band, Load and Reload (of course), the static nature of the setlists, Clint's new edits of 72 Seasons and St. Anger and the merits of John Mayer, DMB and Sting. Enjoy!

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James Durka joins the show to talk both nights in the snake pit of M72 in Toronto. He and Clint discuss Poor Re-touring Me, Load and Reload, The Tragically Hip and Rush, hearing “One” for the first time, Dave Mustaine’s new disparaging comments about the boys, writing credit within Metallica, Pantera 2.0, alternate picking with Hetfield, Kirk and Rob’s doodles, the passion of Lars, messing up "until It Sleeps, sound checking with "The Unforgiven II," and St. Anger. Enjoy!

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Friend and patron of the show Austin Greene joins Clint to talk the Blacksburg, VA one off gig. They discuss the strange genius of Sturgill Simpson, St. Anger as a favorite album, writing songs, the connection between Metallica and Virginia Tech, the origins of Ecstasy of Gold, Green Lung, Hell and Back, Load remixes and the Load era in general. Enjoy!

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New Jersey native Rob Baird joins the show to burn down the Philly gig. They talk bass guitar, Bon Jovi, Load and Reload, the interesting nature of Kirk and Rob’s nightly doodles and the positive resurgence and re-evaluation of Fred Durst and Limo Bizkit. Enjoy!

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This week Clint talks all things that we currently know about the upcoming Load boxset. The LPs, CDs, DVDs and extra goodies as well as listening to some of the early digital downloads and watching Kirk's unboxing video. Clint also discusses seeing AC/DC live, new M72 tour announcements, the metal tales roll call and why people hate U2 and Dave Matthews Band. Enjoy!

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