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.

Future rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.

They played "Wheel in the Sky" and "Enter Sandman" together.

'It's not getting any quicker,' says the guitarist.

Metallica guitarist wants directors to come to him after release of his debut solo EP.

Guitarist recalls why Kurt Cobain refused to join double-headlining trek with Guns N' Roses.

Plus you can win the guitarists' instruments from the performance.