Top 10 Metallica Needle Drops in Pop Culture
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Kirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival Set
Guitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Recalls the Last Time He Ever Saw Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell
It was during a really hectic moment.
’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young Fixation
Metallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.
Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Remember Late Bassist Cliff Burton
Burton died on September 27, 1986, when the band's tour bus crashed.
Kirk 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.
Why Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo Live
Guitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.
Kirk Hammett Partners With Gibson to Recreate Legendary ‘Greeny’ Les Paul Guitar
Get details and find out how to get yours.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Adds Super Rare Les Paul Guitar to His Collection – ‘Greeny Is a Little Jealous’
'Greeny is a little jealous,' remarked the guitarist.
The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1983
The start of thrash, metal topped the charts and more.
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 Seasons
Future rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.