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
Kirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeKirk Hammett is ‘Full-on Jethro Tull Fan’ Despite Grammy DisputeMetallica guitarist says he only recently began exploring prog, but delay had nothing to do with earlier controversy.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Robert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyRobert Trujillo Will Put Kirk Hammett’s EP Through Vinyl CeremonyMetallica bassist wants to “christen” his bandmate’s ‘Portals’ release.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPKirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPBan on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett, 'Portals': Album ReviewKirk Hammett, 'Portals': Album ReviewMetallica guitarist achieves occasional grandeur on debut solo EP.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Kirk Hammett Revisited His Shredder Roots With New Solo LPHow Kirk Hammett Revisited His Shredder Roots With New Solo LPMetallica guitarist says he had "no real limitations" working on new horror-inspired songs.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Kirk Hammett Releases Cinematic Solo Song 'High Plains Drifter'Kirk Hammett Releases Cinematic Solo Song 'High Plains Drifter'Guitarist's debut solo EP 'Portals' arrives next week.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Metallica's Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, 'Portals' Metallica's Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, 'Portals' Four-song instrumental set is out on Record Store Day. Ryan ReedRyan Reed