In the clip below, Metallica pull back the curtain in a new behind-the-scenes video chronicling the making of their "Moth Into Flame" video courtesy of Rolling Stone. Director Tom Kirk serves as a guide throughout the clip, discussing everything from the labor-intensive shoot to his desire to create a video that blends a retro rock and roll sensibility with contemporary elements. 

Kirk also chats about his love for Metallica, saying, "As soon as I understood the power of guitars and drums and bass and insane vocals, Metallica was there. They've always been on my radar as a band to work with."

Metallica previously posted the video below, filmed at Metallica HQ during the writing and recording of "Plow", the song that later became "Moth Into Flame", from the album Hardwired...To Self-Destruct - available everywhere on November 18th.

Metallica recently checked in with the following special announcement:

"We're going to be doing some filming in the Bay Area next week and are looking for some of you to be a part of it! Please review the three Casting Calls below and, if you're available, send the required info in to be considered for the video shoot!"

Casting Call #1

Shoot Date: October 11 - 12 (one day)

Shoot Locations: Marin County, Downtown San Francisco

Casting multiple roles of all ethnicities. Must be able to engage in lightly choreographed fighting.

Age Range: 21 - 55

- Male Street Fighter Type
- Female Street Fighter Type

Please email sammy@thenewcast.com with METALLICA CASTING CALL #1 in the subject line with the following information:

- Full Name
- Age
- Contact Info & Cell Number
- Availability
- Four Images Including Full Body & Head Shot

Casting Call #2

Shoot Date: October 11 - 12 (one day) NIGHT SHOOT

Shoot Locations: Marin County

Looking for rabid Metallica fans of all sexes, ages and ethnicities local to the San Francisco Bay Area who are ready to cheer on while Metallica performs.

Please email sammy@thenewcast.com with METALLICA CASTING CALL #2 in the subject line with the following information:

- Full Name
- Age
- Contact Info & Cell Number
- Availability
- Four Images Including Full Body & Head Shot

Casting Call #3

Shoot Date: October 11 - 12 (one day)

Shoot Locations: Marin County

Looking for rabid Metallica fans of all sexes, ages and ethnicities local to the San Francisco Bay Area who are ready to cheer on while Metallica performs.

Please email sammy@thenewcast.com with METALLICA CASTING CALL #3 in the subject line with the following information:

- Full Name
- Age
- Contact Info & Cell Number
- Availability
- Four Images Including Full Body & Head Shot