'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 Laments Metallica’s Slow Album ProgressKirk Hammett Laments Metallica’s Slow Album Progress“It’s not getting any quicker,” he says of releasing 10 titles in 40 years.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
Kirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayKirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayMetallica guitarist’s EP had to be done within a week to make the deadline.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett 'Got Brain Back' When He Stopped DrinkingKirk Hammett 'Got Brain Back' When He Stopped DrinkingMetallica guitarist says he reached maturity in past decade and doesn't feel as old as 59.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty