128. 🤘Metallica's the Black Album w/ Longtime Friends Billy D'Elia & Jeremy Madson

The Nostalgia Test Podcast

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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