(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 135: Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)

(00:00:13) - Intro.

(00:08:35) - Our histories with Metallica.

(00:19:18) - Is Lars Ulrich a good drummer? The answer may surprise you! But probably not.

(00:21:09) - Where is Metallica at before this whole thing kicks off? (Also, an aside about Guitar Hero stems.)

(00:30:48) - For Whom the Phil Towles.

(00:34:19) - How did the idea of this documentary first bubble up?

(00:44:20) - Break!

(00:44:59) - We're back, and it's time to learn more about Bob Rock.

(00:49:31) - Why move forward without a permanent bass player? (And more on Lars and his art collection.)

(00:58:08) - The first recording sessions do not go well.

(01:05:47) - The Mustaine factor.

(01:16:27) - Echobrain's grand debut.

(01:23:17) - Lars' dad rules.

(01:27:59) - James goes through rehab, and then it's back to work.

(01:30:38) - The whole Napster thing.

(01:34:50) - James goes through rehab, and the whole Napster thing.

(01:44:26) - The record is getting done, but there are still fights to be had.

(01:51:16) - A bass player emerges.

(01:55:59) - Where do things land with Phil?

(02:00:14) - St. Anger is here, and it's a hit!

(02:05:45) - Final thoughts.

(02:15:54) - Our movie next week is Frank (and Vinny's ranking for this one.)