Kirk Hammett

Guitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.

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

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

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

The idea that a Metallica album could sell 10 million copies once seemed so preposterous, Kirk Hammett bet his Porsche against it.

"We just had such a riot."

"He's tearing it up," veteran guitarist says of younger player.

GNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie.

Metallica guitarists discusses visit to San Quentin State Prison in 2003.

It wasn't an April Fool's joke.

Metallica guitarist says basing induction on sales is “a big piece of s---.”

Ray died last week at the age of 94.