Fantastic content and so creative.

Fantastic interview series that uses Metallica as a gateway to talk about even MORE Metallica. It’s brilliant.

Excellent content. Be prepared to adjust your volume…a lot.

Really wish I had discovered this podcast earlier. So good. Really enjoying going back and listening to some of the older ones with thrash legends like Gary Holt.

This podcast is great with a nice line up of guests that delve deep into not only Metallica history, but also the history of rock and metal music in general. Very entertaining and informative. Keep em’ coming!!

Downey explores all the little trails and overgrown pathways that Metallica lifers will LOVE. Interviews with the dudes who you’ll recognize from 80’s liner notes and songwriting credits. Just a rad knowledgeable trip through all the nooks and crannies that others wouldn’t even consider.

Very good podcast. I like the wide range of guests and some of their backstories relating to both Metallica and the metal music scene. I’ve learned a lot and I haven’t even listened to all of the shows yet. Keep up the good work.

Great Podcast I am listening today to your review of the S&M2 show you went to. My aunt who passed in 1998 was a harpist in the San Francisco orchestra in the late 70’s I believe and when I was starting a band in the 90’s she wanted to see the sheet music of the music I liked so I showed her the “music book” from Puppets. I will always remember that she told me that everything she saw in this book was equally arranged and flowed like a traditional classical piece. It was around a year the first S&M came out and I remember watching the video from it and because my aunt played the harp in this same orchestra I wanted to see the harpist. If you look the dude had a colored mowhawk and a sleeveless tux with his tattoos showing if my 43 year old jäger memory serves myself correctly. I mention this because in the podcast you mentioned how you were wondering if any of the musicians listened to MetallicA. I am willing to bet that harpist did.

Came to listen to Billy Duffy interview as I’m a big Cult fan - great job!!! Will be coming back for more! 🤟🏻

Hells bells this podcast! Love it. Just when I thought I couldn’t find Metallica more interesting! Thanks bro for a hella good PC!

This is a great podcast primarily because of Ryan Downey. He's a great interveiwer, develops a great rapport with each guest, with the core of the discussions being all things Metallica, but stemming into often interesting directions regarding inspirations, artistic directions, and sometimes just general humor. Anyone who was ever a Metallica fan, who has a passion for music, will find this not only a worthwhile listen but a worthwhile subscription.

Such an entertaining show and not just for Metallica geeks! The in depth interviews and behind the scenes stores by some of hard rocks heaviest hitters are a real treat to listen to. I’d have given my left arm to have access to something like this in my 90’s era high school days.

I love hearing how other artists have been influenced by Metallica but also how Ryan dives into each guest’s own music and musical journey. The Jeremiah Scott episode is a great place to start!

Its nice to hear a podcast about one thing. Metallica. It is focused, entertaining, and about Metallica. Its awesome subscribe!

I recently discovered this show and have listened to nearly half of them! Love Metallica, love the discussions, love the nerdiness! Thanks for the show!

Lots of great interviews!!

Whether you are new to Metallica, or have been listening for 30 years, this podcast is for you. Guests relate their experiences with the music and the band, as well as how they were influenced or touched by the band. Frankly, even if you aren’t a Metallica fanatic, the interviews are worth it anyway. Insight into the genre and the industry makes it worth listening to.

If you are a Metallica Nerd, this podcast is for you!!

I love this podcast. Being able to hear other icons talk about the impact Metallica had on them is completely epic.

Great selection of guests, great conversations that cover a wide range of topics, and Ryan J. Downey is an excellent host. A must-listen for Metallica fans.

Very knowledgeable host.

If you love ‘tallicA you’ll love this pod

Every interview I've listend to with Ryan Downey have always been fun and interesting! He's always insightful and authentically interested which keeps me listening. I LOVE this podcast! Great interviews!!! Ryan ROCKS!!!

Absolutely killer!!

seriously right on!!!

Love the guests and the content. Excellent podcast!!

I’m a very casual Metallica fan but found this so much fun to listen to. It’s like listening in on a casual conversation with fans of the band and people in the know. Definitely worth a listen!

I've loved Metallica since 1986 when I first got into thrash metal. This podcast has given me a whole new appreciation for them though. Metallica is Ryan's favorite band and it's almost like seeing them through his eyes. Every episode is great! My teenage boys are big Metallica/thrash metal fans and they love this podcast too!

Insane guests and a great subject. Each episode of the podcast has someting special for all Metallica fans. I love the song clips and great editing. A must subscription for all Metallica and metal fans.

I'll pretty much follow anything Ryan Downey does. With Metallica being my favorite band, this is right up my alley. It's just like my friends and I debating Metallica lore amongst ourselves to all hours of the night.

I can’t count how many times at a bar, BBQ, etc I found myself in a discussion about one of the greatest metal bands of all time, Metallica!! This podcast is exactly that, metal heads talking about Metallica!! You will not be disappointed.

Fantastic show for anyone who’s passionate about rock and metal- Ryan is one of the most insightful hosts in the game, and his lineup of guests is a checklist of inspiring achievers who are at the top of their game in a wide range of fields but united by one thing: Metallica!

Ryan Downey is a well-established journalist, filmmaker, and manager. He's also a huge Metallica fan. Since there are many sides of the band's career, it's nice to hear various perspectives on them, with Downey leading the way. So if you're a Metallica fan -- no matter when you got into them -- give this a listen.

Love every bit of this podcast ! Growing up a Metallica fan it's great to be able to hear all things about the band with a great host Ryan. He is the Man! Check it out !

RJD is a master interviewer and also the biggest Talica fan I know..this podcast rules! Much love!

Great informative review on a movie I didn’t know exist that I’ll now be looking for to watch today.

Amazing podcast by one of the most knowledgeable guys in music!!

There's plenty of Metallica themed podcasts out there, but none exist with the same passion and expertise that Ryan brings to the table. Aside from the passion, this podcast simply pulls the big names that I (and others) want to listen to. If you've ever said "Hey, I like Metallica," then you're essentially obligated to hit subscribe and come along for the ride.

The best stop for all things ‘tallica. It amazes me how we all grew up on this music, we all had so many similar experiences with listening to this band, and because it all happened in a pre-internet world, all the passion and anger and joy we felt lives somewhere deep inside our memory. These stories connect to that place. They feel like gospel, like all the disciples are coming down from the mountain. Thanks for making this a thing, S&D!

This is an awesome listen! Ryan is the man.

We need more podcasts like this. Awesome stuff.

Enough with the other podcasts you've been listening to. You know, the ones about the stuff and things. You no longer need them. This is the one. Ryan Downey is like a raging stallion covered in armor. Nothing will stop this podcast.

I pretty much follow anything Ryan Downey is involved with. He’s an industry veteran so it doesn’t get much better than here. By far my favorite listen.

A plethora of awesome. If you're not listening to speak and destroy then you should question what you're doing with your life. Seriously though, this is great and I love Downey.

Great conversations. Great guests.

If you love Metallica you’ll love this podcast. The stories of what the band meant to people and how it transformed their life are my favorite part. Ryan, get somebody from ETID on! Jordan lives in OC but Andy would be a PERFECT guest.

My new favorite podcast!

A podcast about Metallica from people who love Metallica! It's great listening to different artist talk about a band we all love!

The last couple with Lzzy Hale and especially Jose Mangin were so good. Jose's stories were great. A really fun and entertaining pod. I love this.

Such a great interview, with one of my childhood heroes, and favorite band of all time! so much fun to hear discussions on Lars’s drumming and drumming in general. Max and Iggor are one of the all time best in the genre, they have always been innovative and different, and most importantly HEAVY!! Great interview Ryan!