Kirk Hammett lists eleven albums that “everyone” should own.
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has compiled a list of eleven albums that every rock and metal fan should own…

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has compiled a list of eleven albums that every rock and metal fan should own…

Kirk Hammett revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that he has 767 riff ideas stored for the new album…
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett posted the iconic photo of athlete Gabriel Medina at the 2024 Olympics on his social media. Continue Reading →

Kirk and Robert spoke with master distiller Rob Dietrich, responsible for Metallica's whiskey, about the beginning of their…

Guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed that he improvised around 30 solos for '72 Seasons', Metallica's new album. Learn more…
In partnership with Gibson, Kirk Hammett recreated the 1979 Flying V guitar, used on Metallica's first five albums. Check it out here! Continue Reading →

Kirk Hammett has been the target of criticism and jokes on the internet because of his guitar solo in "Lux…

Released in 1986, 'Master of Puppets' was voted Metallica's best album by guitarist Kirk Hammett. Learn more here!
Kirk Hammett revealed that he doesn't enjoy playing the guitar solo from Metallica's "Master of Puppets" live. Find out more here! Continue Reading →

Kirk Hammett and Gibson have joined forces to recreate, for $20,000, the 1959 model of the classic Greeny guitar…

Kirk Hammett of Metallica said during an interview that the group tried to warn about what would happen to the industry after…
Kirk Hammett messed up "Nothing Else Matters" during a show, but handled the situation with humor and pretended to faint on stage. Continue Reading →

Greg Fidelman, Metallica's producer, is very busy with material from the band, Kirk Hammett said. Could it be a new album?

The Metallica guitarist's solo instrumental project was inspired by horror films and features four "cinematic" tracks.
Kirk Hammett, guitarist for Metallica, explained how the creative process for his first solo EP was different and without "limitations." Continue Reading →

In a recent interview, Joe Satriani described what Kirk Hammett was like when he was taking guitar lessons from the musician.

In a recent interview, Gary Holt reminisced about his youth and friendship with Kirk Hammett, sharing some stories from…
Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo joined forces for a Halloween celebration, performing a cover of Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein." Continue Reading →

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Kerrang! about the reaction of older fans to the new…

Kirk Hammett recalled the time he spoke with Kurt Cobain after the Nirvana frontman went to see a show…
In a recent interview, Kirk Hammett spoke about Metallica's plans when they conceived their fifth studio album. Continue Reading →

"Metallica has always wanted to unite people through music," Kirk Hammett commented in an interview about the new album.

Alex Lifeson revealed that he participated in a virtual session with Tom Morello and Kirk Hammett where the three worked on…
Kirk Hammett's guitar, from Metallica, used in the iconic "One" music video, is up for auction until the end of the week. Continue Reading →

Kirk Hammett of Metallica is confirmed to appear on Carlos Santana's new album, which is also expected to include other guest appearances.

In the latest episode of GibsonTV's 'Icons' series, the guitarist reminisces about the brilliant Bob Rock and the shock of…
In an interview with the band's fan club magazine, So What!, the musician talks about new productions alongside Edwin Outwater, composer of S&M2. Continue Reading →

Metallica will perform a version of the US national anthem tonight before the NBA Finals between…

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett fell during a show after slipping on the famous wah-wah pedal. Watch the video…
Kirk Hammett, guitarist for Metallica, said in an interview that he's ready to return to the studio and has a ton of new material. Continue Reading →