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Metallica Offer Preview of 'Kirk's Crypt' Exhibit at Upcoming 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:53:02 +0000

Metallica's second Orion Music + More Festival is creeping up on us as summer draws near. To get fans pumped for the diverse fest, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed a mass of details about the 'Kirk's Crypt' exhibit, which will include meet + greets, Hammett's massive collection of vintage horror film posters and more.

Kirk Hammett on Metallica's Forthcoming Album: 'It's a Pretty Slow Process'

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:35:26 +0000

There's no question that Metallica have their plate full, but guitarist Kirk Hammett says the band still hopes to have their next album out by 2014 -- yet he won't make any guarantees. In a new interview, Hammett gave an update on Metallica's next album, as well as their other projects.

Anthrax Perform AC/DC's 'T.N.T.' Live With Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:17:22 +0000

Legendary thrashers Anthrax have been busting out some mind-blowing surprises lately. On Wednesday night (March 27), Anthrax brought both legendary guitarist Slash and iconic Public Enemy rapper Chuck D onstage on Los Angeles. Now comes news that last night in San Francisco, Anthrax were joined by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett for an explosive live performance of AC/DC's 'T.N.T.'

Metallica's Kirk Hammett + James Hetfield Hang With Vans Pros Nathan Fletcher + Steve Caballero

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:25:16 +0000

As part of the cross-promotion for the new Metallica-created shoe line with Vans, each of the band’s members have been meeting with some of Vans-backed sports athletes for new video features. Robert Trujillo’s clip went up first, with the bassist meeting with Vans team skater Tony Trujillo. Incidentally, both Trujillos, along with Tony’s wife Ashley, [...]

10 Awesome Kirk Hammett Guitar Solos

Chuck Armstrong — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:30:30 +0000

Metallica have created some of the most critically acclaimed music in the world of rock and metal over the course of three decades. And one of the foundations of their music has been Kirk Hammett's stellar guitar playing. He's behind some of the biggest face-melting tunes in history and he'

Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett Schedules Book Signings for 'Too Much Horror Business'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:30:17 +0000

Ever wonder what your favorite rock stars do with all that downtime between albums? Well, Metallica's Kirk Hammett went and wrote himself a book -- and if you live in the New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles area, soon you'll have a chance to have him sign it in person.