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
Carlos Santana’s New Album to Feature Metallica’s Kirk HammettCarlos Santana’s New Album to Feature Metallica’s Kirk Hammett"He's tearing it up," veteran guitarist says of younger player.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Stan Lee Dies: Rockers ReactStan Lee Dies: Rockers ReactGene Simmons, Kirk Hammett and other rockers are paying tribute after the Marvel legend's death.Dave LiftonDave Lifton