The week of January 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report… A fortuitous call from Kirk sets the stage, framing the metal scene in the early days and the roles Ron, Brian, and KJ played. Brian recalls the enthusiasm surrounding Metallica’s 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’ passion for supporting his peers back to the early ’80s, with one album in particular. Ron further taps into Metallica’s appreciation for music, discussing Lars’ and Cliff’s eclectic tastes. The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. KJ Doughton: https://www.instagram.com/k.j.doughton Brian Lew: https://www.instagram.com/umlaut  Ron Quintana: https://www.instagram.com/ronquintana6  Enter to win merch pack: https://pantheonpodcasts.com/metallica Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments:http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices