’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young Fixation’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young FixationMetallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Loves Using a Wah Pedal – ‘I Don’t Care What Anyone F–king Says’Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Loves Using a Wah Pedal – ‘I Don’t Care What Anyone F–king Says’Kirk defends another signature aspect of his playing style.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Remember Late Bassist Cliff BurtonMetallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Remember Late Bassist Cliff BurtonBurton died on September 27, 1986, when the band's tour bus crashed. Taylor LinzinmeirTaylor Linzinmeir
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says His Belief in Meditation Is ‘Extreme’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says His Belief in Meditation Is ‘Extreme’The guitarist is a very spiritual person.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Responds to Critics of His ‘Lux Aeterna’ Guitar SoloMetallica’s Kirk Hammett Responds to Critics of His ‘Lux Aeterna’ Guitar SoloSee what he said.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Kirk Hammett Laughs Off Criticism of His Guitar SolosKirk Hammett Laughs Off Criticism of His Guitar Solos"Yeah, my f---ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' – but what's the point?" guitarist asks.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Hammett Names 'Master of Puppets' His Favorite Metallica AlbumHammett Names 'Master of Puppets' His Favorite Metallica AlbumObey your master!Chad ChildersChad Childers
Why Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveWhy Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveGuitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett ‘Bored’ of Playing ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo, Loves Live ImprovisationKirk Hammett ‘Bored’ of Playing ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo, Loves Live ImprovisationWhat's exciting the guitarist when it comes to the concert stage?Chad ChildersChad Childers
Kirk Hammett Partners With Gibson to Recreate Legendary ‘Greeny’ Les Paul GuitarKirk Hammett Partners With Gibson to Recreate Legendary ‘Greeny’ Les Paul GuitarGet details and find out how to get yours.Chad ChildersChad Childers
The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1983The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1983The start of thrash, metal topped the charts and more.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Photos of Rockers With Jeff BeckPhotos of Rockers With Jeff BeckHe had a lot of musician friends.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsKirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsFuture rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
The 9 New Horror Movies Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Wants You to SeeThe 9 New Horror Movies Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Wants You to SeeCome see what Kirk picked!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
10 Rock + Metal Guitarists Who Owe A Lot to Jimi Hendrix10 Rock + Metal Guitarists Who Owe A Lot to Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix would've turned 80-years-old November 27.Selena FragassiSelena Fragassi
Musicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On ThanksgivingMusicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On ThanksgivingBut bring on the tofurkey!Todd FooksTodd Fooks
Kirk Hammett Joins Journey In Hawaii For ‘Wheel in the Sky’ & ‘Enter Sandman’Kirk Hammett Joins Journey In Hawaii For ‘Wheel in the Sky’ & ‘Enter Sandman’Journey had open arms for the Metallica guitarist.Selena FragassiSelena Fragassi
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Jam With Journey OnstageWatch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Jam With Journey OnstageThey played "Wheel in the Sky" and "Enter Sandman" together.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Kirk Hammett Soundtracks Mysterious Journal Recordings as Person Seeks Lost SiblingKirk Hammett Soundtracks Mysterious Journal Recordings as Person Seeks Lost SiblingWhat is really going on here?Selena FragassiSelena Fragassi
Kirk Hammett Explains Why New Metallica Albums Take So Long – ‘I’ve Grown to Accept That’Kirk Hammett Explains Why New Metallica Albums Take So Long – ‘I’ve Grown to Accept That’'It's not getting any quicker,' says the guitarist.Chad ChildersChad Childers