When I read that Richey Beckett had lost vision in his right eye, I was floored. It isn’t the sort of news you expect. Instantly, my mind hurtled into that weird space where you try to imagine what it must be like and how much harder it must be when your world predominantly revolves around translating what you see and imagine into a piece of physical art.
Lars sits down with Steffan to reflect upon the process of creating an album and what it’s like to bring that work to life on the road.
Read the exclusive interview with Kirk for his perspective on how the new album, ***72 Seasons***, came together.
James gives us an exclusive and in depth interview about the new album.
Robert Trujillo offers a detailed breakdown of how he dealt with all matters of world and creativity in a pandemic, and how he saw the journey into ***72 Seasons*** being created.
Steffan Chirazi and Renée Richardson recruited chapter heads from some of the Month of Giving fundraising competition's top performers to discuss their connection to service and giving back, and how they've created such successful campaigns.
I’ve done many round-table interviews with Metallica over the decades. Each one brings a new flavor, and I never feel anything less than 100% comfortable. However, as I approached the gathering of All Within My Hands Scholars from West Virginia University at Parkersburg in PNC Park’s lower tier seats, I confess to feeling a tad anxious.
Two Marines, Jake Wood and William McNulty, decided to act on what they saw as simply not enough urgent action to help people in obvious and desperate need. They gathered a small group of veterans, first responders, and medical staff, rounded up supplies, and took off on a mission which would spawn Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Charlie’s the real deal. He’s not a hustling huckster who doesn’t give a damn; he’s a 24/7 crusader for the cause who sees improving the lives of millions all the time as a mission.
Tony Baldwin is the Housing Navigation Coordinator at Hamilton Families, a tireless job which requires patience, fortitude, and most of all, a passion to help others. He explains to Steffan Chirazi where he found the drive to enter a career helping not just to house those in need, but to understand their struggles.
Wesley Gilpin has eyes on the promise and potential of a future that didn’t always seem possible. Steffan Chirazi learns about his journey.
I was 21. I was working, I was at university studying criminology and social policy, and volunteering for a couple of record companies in London, and I was constantly at concerts socializing. Basically, I was never at home.
Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, explains to Steffan Chirazi how she came to be a leader in the fight against food insecurity and why that battle remains as vital as ever.
One day, Merriam-Webster will need a definition of “good guy,” and it will surely be Direct Relief’s Andrew MacCalla. Steffan Chirazi meets a proper modern-day warrior for good.
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.