The season #2 finale, wherein Eric, John, and special guest Ben Apatoff (author of Metallica: The $24.95 Book) discuss the formative history of arguably metal's most culturally significant band, Metallica, from their prehistory and formation through the release of Ride the Lightning. Assigned listening #1: "Hit the Lights" by Mettallica (sic) from the first pressing of the Metal Massacre #1 compilation (1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AA-mcfFQBE Assigned listening #2: "Hit the Lights" from Kill 'Em All https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bW2DMOeDEM Assigned listening #3: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" from Ride the Lightning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_HSa1dEL9s The time is here for Eric and John to take a brief break to enjoy a bit of evil summer fun in the evil summer sun, however we will be back on August 21st for the start of season #3, wherein we will explore the heavy metal of the mid to late 1980s. Meanwhile, if you'd like to touch base before then: Visit us at: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Dj4wi8XJIzb Contact us via email at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.com Or on social media: https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcast https://twitter.com/heavy_101 https://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/ We'll see ya again real soon!  Most importantly, please do click the following link and check out Ben's wonderful book, Metallica: The $24.95 Book https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493061341/Metallica-The-$24-95-Book