’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
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
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’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
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
Alex Lifeson Preps New Song With Tom Morello and Kirk HammettAlex Lifeson Preps New Song With Tom Morello and Kirk Hammett"We just had such a riot."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
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
Slash Leads Eddie Van Halen Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of FameSlash Leads Eddie Van Halen Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of FameGNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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
40 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica40 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for MetallicaIt wasn't an April Fool's joke.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Kirk Hammett’s Anger Over Motorhead, Thin Lizzy Rock Hall SnubsKirk Hammett’s Anger Over Motorhead, Thin Lizzy Rock Hall SnubsMetallica guitarist says basing induction on sales is “a big piece of s---.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica Pay Tribute to Ray Burton, Father of Late Bassist Cliff BurtonMetallica Pay Tribute to Ray Burton, Father of Late Bassist Cliff BurtonRay died last week at the age of 94.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp