Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“People that don't listen to metal [...] fucking know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D’Elia
This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production ...
Dan welcomes back longtime friends & Nostalgia Test Podcast Allstars Billy D’Elia & Jeremy Madson to put the much-debated 1991 Metallica classic the Black Album to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“People that don't listen to metal [...] fucking know who Metallica is because of [The Black Album].” -Billy D’Elia
This episode will go down in Nostalgia Test Podcast history! The guys talk about how and who got them into Heavy Metal, what were their first albums they bought, and the deep legacy Metallica has created in heavy music, as well as music in general. They give much needed credit to Bob Rock for the production value of the Black Album, and start a track-by-track breakdown, until they are podcast bombed by Manny Coelho! Manny brings the nostalgia to the episode and the tangent he takes the episode down is filled with childhood memories, acknowledgement of Metallica’s ability to create strong bonds between them all, and Manny shares his favorite Metallica songs, as well as his memories of seeing them live! There’s so much more, so come hangout with us in the basement, grab a drink, and settle in, because this is what hanging out with your best friends is all about.
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:11 Concert Memories and Metallica Merch
02:22 Nostalgia Test Podcast Introduction
03:20 Discussing Metallica's Black Album
03:51 Personal Metallica Journeys
06:16 Metallica's Influence and Legacy
09:40 Album Production and Bob Rock's Impact
30:31 Track-by-Track Breakdown
38:11 Entertainment and Subway Series
38:44 Sad But True: A Deep Dive
41:28 Holier Than Thou: Lyrics and Themes
43:24 Nostalgia and Metallica's Impact
46:20 The Unforgiven and Metallica's Evolution
51:49 Metallica's Legacy and Controversies
01:06:28 The Hangout Vibe
01:06:52 Metallica's Live Performances
01:07:34 Concert Experiences and Band Critiques
01:10:34 Nostalgia and Friendship
01:13:30 Deep Dive into Some More Metallica's Songs
01:21:14 The Black Album's Legacy
01:33:25 Final Thoughts and Outro
LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Metallica
- The Black Album (Album 1991)
- Iron Maiden
- Cavalera Conspiracy
- Black Sabbath
- Master of Puppets (Album 1986)
- Roger Waters
- Hot Topic
- David Gilmour
- ...And Justice For All (Album 1988)
- “One” (Song)
- “Enter Sandman” (Song)
- Dream Theater
- Tales from the Punchbowl (Album 1995)
- Primus
- Slayer
- Kerry King
- Minnesota Twins
- Nirvana
- Nevermind (Album 1991)
- Pearl Jam
- Ten (Album 1991)
- Guns N’ Roses
- Use Your Illusion I (Album 1991)
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Album 1991)
- Soundgarden
- Bad Motor Finger (Album 1991)
- Arise (Album 1991)
- Sepultura
- Hair Metal
- Thrash Metal
- Bob Rock
- Wintersun
- Before These Crowded Streets (Album 1998)
- Dave Matthews Band
- AC/DC
- Anger (Album 2003)
- Load (Album 1996)
- Reload (Album 1997)
- Lou Reed
- Slippery When Wet (Album 1986)
- Bon Jovi
- Pantera
- Lars Ulrich
- Cannibal Corpse
- Dave Lombardo
- “Seven Nation Army” (Song The White Stripes)
- Jethro Tull
- Lamb of God
- Roseland Ballroom
- Irving Plaza
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Kill ‘Em All (Album 1983)
- Anthrax
- Public Enemy
- Megadeth
- Iron Maiden
- Spinal Tap
- Judas Priest
- Cliff Burton
- Jason Newsted
- Neil Gaiman
- Sandman (Book 1989)
- H. P. Lovecraft
- Rob Trujillo
- Napster
- In Flames
- Reel Big Fish
- The Undertaker
- Kid Rock
- Tattoo The Earth
- Team America: World Police (Movie 2004)
- Insane Clown Posse
- Rick Rubin
- Death Magnetic (Album 2008)
- 72 Seasons (Album 2023)
- Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (Album 2016)
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