Kirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetKirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetGuitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
’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
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Jam With Journey OnstageWatch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Jam With Journey OnstageThey played "Wheel in the Sky" and "Enter Sandman" together.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Kirk Hammett Explains Why New Metallica Albums Take So Long – ‘I’ve Grown to Accept That’Kirk Hammett Explains Why New Metallica Albums Take So Long – ‘I’ve Grown to Accept That’'It's not getting any quicker,' says the guitarist.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Kirk Hammett Just Waiting for Horror Movie Soundtrack CallKirk Hammett Just Waiting for Horror Movie Soundtrack CallMetallica guitarist wants directors to come to him after release of his debut solo EP.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica TourKirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica TourGuitarist recalls why Kurt Cobain refused to join double-headlining trek with Guns N' Roses. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GameWatch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GamePlus you can win the guitarists' instruments from the performance.Chad ChildersChad Childers