One of life’s great mysteries occurs when people look better older. And when I saw Kirk Hammett at the winery some weeks back for the Pandemica filming, he continued to present that mystery in spades. Rude of health, positively radiant, and generally carrying an abundance of positive energy, Kirk Hammett was sparkling and ready for action.

“Dirty” Donny Gillies, the man who became famous for his work with Metallica and “that” pinball machine, carved a whole new level for himself with the aforementioned work. Here, he explains to Steffan Chirazi the concept behind this latest poster, plus the warmth and passion of squeegees.

This is my friend, someone I’ve known for 36 years, yet these have been some very testing months for mankind, including Metallica, and specifically James.

It has been a while since Steffan interviewed the band... that changes tomorrow.

Michelle Harvey, aka WolfSkullJack, is deeply driven by the rhythm of the forest and lupine energy in life and art. Steffan Chirazi is intrigued.

The Pandemica drive-in event might’ve seemed “easy to do,” but appearances can be ridiculously deceiving. From not being allowed to grab your own drinks to getting tested for COVID-19 three times in 24 hours, STEFFAN CHIRAZI gets the story behind the event’s creation and delivery.

A dynamic and energetic presence throughout the S&M2 project, conductor Edwin Outwater was also one of the most important elements onstage.

This is Metallica 2020, and this is the first – and last – date on the Pandemica Summer Tour, a strictly one-date affair.

Despite its size and density, when the going gets tough, New York City is really a large village whose inhabitants stand up to be counted. Gabrielle Mizrahi, from New York based food bank City Harvest, typifies that spirit and explains to Steffan Chirazi what it is to be a New Yorker on the frontline in this craziest of years.

Neither Myles nor Layne Ulrich set out with any predestined aspirations to be musicians. But as Steffan Chirazi discovers, when the muse decides your path, you have little choice.

Greg Fidelman, the man tasked with bringing the aural life and soul of S&M2 to both movie theaters and the forthcoming album. He explains to Steffan Chirazi how he captured the energy.

You can all see exactly why Rob Dietrich is the Master Distiller for Blackened Whiskey; because he is a gloriously talented, unafraid, and pioneering creative nutter.

Before the launch of this initiative, Steffan Chirazi - editor of Metallica's online publication, So What!, sat down with Executive Director Dr. Ed Frank and Associate Director Renée Richardson to discuss AWMH's contributions to COVID-19 relief efforts.

While adhering to shelter-in-place, Lars is enjoying a lot of movies with the family. However, unlike most of us, Lars is not just a watcher of cinema, he’s a student! Steffan Chirazi thought it was time to get a gauge on how Ulrichian movie nights are going, and what they’ve been comprised of.

Yes, ROB TRUJILLO said “grate” and “tuna” not “grade” and “tune.” Steffan Chirazi decided to “zoom” Robert Trujillo down on the SoCal Westside for a check in. He emerged with this new-found knowledge and more...

It was a blur of social activity from dawn to dusk and back again, and I would meet literally everyone in Copenhagen, from Ken Anthony to Lars’ childhood mate who “ran the airport” (I was reliably informed that if I ever had any problem with anything, said-friend would sort it out, and trust me, I knew that if I wanted to ride an elephant through the terminal whilst wearing a suit of armor and screaming Dio songs, he’d have sorted it out).

Robert Alvarez, Supplemental Food Program Operations Manager at the San Francisco location of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. He explains to Steffan Chirazi why their work has never been more important.

Working is one of the most important things any person does, yet it can be daunting to step into the employment arena. Jen Worth is on a crusade to make sure that those who feel like outliers get the jobs they want and deserve.