Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPKirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPBan on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett, ‘Portals': Album ReviewKirk Hammett, ‘Portals': Album ReviewMetallica guitarist achieves occasional grandeur on debut solo EP.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.Ryan J DowneyRyan J Downey
How Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Lost His PorscheHow Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Lost His PorscheThe idea that a Metallica album could sell 10 million copies once seemed so preposterous, Kirk Hammett bet his Porsche against it.Ryan J DowneyRyan J Downey
Kirk Hammett Wanted ‘Enter Sandman’ to Be Next ‘Smoke on the Water’Kirk Hammett Wanted ‘Enter Sandman’ to Be Next ‘Smoke on the Water’Kirk Hammett wanted to create the next "Smoke on the Water" with "Enter Sandman."Taylor LinzinmeirTaylor Linzinmeir
Watch Kirk Hammett Unbox Walmart’s Exclusive Metallica Funko Pop! Figure SetWatch Kirk Hammett Unbox Walmart’s Exclusive Metallica Funko Pop! Figure SetThe 'Black Album' gets the Funko treatment.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ Inspired Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ Not Just in ColorAC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ Inspired Metallica’s ‘Black Album’ Not Just in ColorKirk Hammett explains the influence that went beyond the hue.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Kirk Hammett Hints at Metallica’s Future, Says Band Hasn’t ‘Really Peaked’Kirk Hammett Hints at Metallica’s Future, Says Band Hasn’t ‘Really Peaked’The rocker doesn't 'see any signs of us slowing down.'Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Carlos Santana’s New Album to Feature Metallica’s Kirk HammettCarlos Santana’s New Album to Feature Metallica’s Kirk Hammett"He's tearing it up," veteran guitarist says of younger player.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Metallica’s James Hetfield + Kirk Hammett Play U.S. National Anthem at NBA GameMetallica’s James Hetfield + Kirk Hammett Play U.S. National Anthem at NBA GameJames and Kirk did the honors before the Golden State Warriors played the Los Angeles Lakers.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kirk Hammett: Why Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Is So Insanely TechnicalKirk Hammett: Why Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Is So Insanely TechnicalAnd now we have our answer. Thanks, Kirk!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kirk Hammett Lost Porsche in Bet Over ‘Enter Sandman’ SuccessKirk Hammett Lost Porsche in Bet Over ‘Enter Sandman’ SuccessSuccess proved costly for Hammett.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Kirk Hammett Picks His Top 3 Favorite Metallica Guitar Solos He’s PlayedKirk Hammett Picks His Top 3 Favorite Metallica Guitar Solos He’s PlayedThey might not be the ones you'd expect.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Slash Leads Eddie Van Halen TributeSlash Leads Eddie Van Halen TributeGNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: New Horror-Themed Songs ‘Feel Like the Best F–king Things I’ve Done’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: New Horror-Themed Songs ‘Feel Like the Best F–king Things I’ve Done’He worked with the 'S&M2' composer on two of them.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Before They Were Famous – See Over 150 Rock Star Yearbook PhotosBefore They Were Famous – See Over 150 Rock Star Yearbook PhotosBefore they became rock and metal legends, they were just regular kids in school.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Kirk Hammett Blown Away by 10-Year-Old’s Metallica ‘Enter Sandman’ CoverKirk Hammett Blown Away by 10-Year-Old’s Metallica ‘Enter Sandman’ CoverNandi Bushell has done it again!Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kirk Hammett Was on The Toilet When Metallica Called Him to JoinKirk Hammett Was on The Toilet When Metallica Called Him to JoinOn April Fool's Day too.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kirk Hammett Recalls Going to Jail for ‘St. Anger’ VideoKirk Hammett Recalls Going to Jail for ‘St. Anger’ VideoMetallica guitarists discusses visit to San Quentin State Prison in 2003.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett Defends Using Riffs He Wrote for Exodus in MetallicaKirk Hammett Defends Using Riffs He Wrote for Exodus in MetallicaHe did feel guilty about leaving Exodus though.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita