Kirk Hammett

Metallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.

Kirk defends another signature aspect of his playing style.

Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the band's tour bus crashed.

The guitarist is a very spiritual person.

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"Yeah, my f---ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' – but what's the point?" guitarist asks.

Obey your master!

Guitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.

What's exciting the guitarist when it comes to the concert stage?

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The start of thrash, metal topped the charts and more.

He had a lot of musician friends.

Future rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.

Come see what Kirk picked!

Jimi Hendrix would've turned 80-years-old November 27.

But bring on the tofurkey!

Journey had open arms for the Metallica guitarist.

They played "Wheel in the Sky" and "Enter Sandman" together.

What is really going on here?

'It's not getting any quicker,' says the guitarist.