135: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

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.)