Lars Ulrich of Metallica to Host “New Wave Of British Heavy Metal” as Part of SiriusXM’s Mandatory Metallica


Lars Ulrich of Metallica has announced a new special on the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) for Mandatory Metallica, a new limited-engagement SiriusXM radio channel with music and content curated by the band. This new artist-branded channel, a return of their previous 24/7 programming, coincides with the 30th anniversary of the release of The Black Album, which saw a deluxe rerelease September 10th, 2021. Read our review here. Watch a video message from Lars about the show.

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CLASSIC ALBUMS REVISITED: Metallica – Thirty Years Of The Black Album


Arguably the most divisive album in the history of metal, no other record seems to split opinion quite likeMetallica’s The Black Album (Elektra). Otherwise known simply as Metallica, whenever the San Franciscan act’s fifth studio album is mentioned even in passing, the results are usually the same. Like a red rag to a bull, loud and vociferous “true fans” are still guaranteed to leap straight in with comments like “only the first four albums are real”, “sell-outs” and “commercial bullshit” etc.

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #493: Kamikaze Test Pilots On Networking!


Matt and Curtis talk to Wes of Kamikaze Test Pilots all about networking and how they overcome typical barriers to earning new fans. Dumb and Dumbest #493 is live and it’s an interview Kamikaze Test Pilots On Networking! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #492: Gaia Guarda on Crowdfunding


Curtis and Keefy talk to solo artist Gaia Guarda about her upcoming solo album, her success at crowdfunding, teaming up with Lindsay Schoolcraft, and much more. Dumb and Dumbest #492 is live and it’s an interview Gaia Guarda on Crowdfunding! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #491: Leif Jensen and Ula Gehret of Clandestine Music


Matt welcomes in Leif Jensen and Ula Gehret to discuss hacks for your career and all the mistakes you and your band make when trying to get that vaunted “label deal”. Dumb and Dumbest #491 is live and it’s an interview with Leif Jensen and Ula Gehret of Clandestine Music! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #490: Chris Paterson on Metal Promotion In South Africa!


Matt and Curtis welcome back to the podcast Chris Paterson of Monolith to discuss metal in South Africa. Dumb and Dumbest #490 is live and it’s an interview with Chris Paterson on Metal Promotion In South Africa!! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #489: Productivity On Social Media!


Matt and Curtis continue to focus on productivity. This time they set their sights on Social Media and how to avoid the doom scrolling, timesuck of the platforms. Dumb and Dumbest #489 is live and it’s all about Productivity On Social Media! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #488: Andy Dowling on Productivity


Matt and Curtis welcome back friend of the show Andy Dowling of Lord and The Andy Social Podcast to talk about his tips for better productivity. Dumb and Dumbest #488 is live and it’s an interview with Andy Dowling on Productivity! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #486: Eyal Levi on Productivity


Matt and Curtis welcome back friend of the show Eyal Levi of URM Academy and Riffhard to discuss his favorite productivity hacks. Dumb and Dumbest #485 is live and it’s an interview with Eyal Levi on Productivity! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #486: Checklists!


Matt and Curtis contine discussing productivity and how checklists are the ultimate organizational hack! Dumb and Dumbest #486 is live and it’s all about Checklists! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).

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