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Credit: Getty Images You could say Kirk Hammett knows a lot about guitars ... It’s in the book, painted like a V-2 rocket, so Michael probably wouldn’t recognize it.” You were recently ...
By Lily Moayeri Kirk Hammett is one of the most celebrated guitarists of all time, the architect of iconic riffs and guitar solos on Metallica classics like “Master of Puppets,” “One” and ...
Metallica's Kirk Hammett named one particular guitar riff that he believes "shifted heavy metal." "The first three Black Sabbath albums are like gospel. Everyone kind of universally agrees.
Kirk Hammett has been Metallica's guitarist for 42 years. Metallica set to play Nissan Stadium May 1 and 3. Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has been around the world multiple times during his 42 ...
Metallica have authored some of the heaviest songs in rock and metal, but at least one song in their catalog admittedly makes guitarist Kirk Hammett cry. While speaking with the Rolling Stone ...
When Metallica comes to town May 8-11 for the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, guitarist Kirk Hammett will take a side trip to the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Hammett won't be checking out a ...
Kirk Hammett has been Metallica's guitarist for 42 years. Metallica set to play Nissan Stadium May 1 and 3. Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has been around the world multiple times during his 42-year ...
Kirk Hammett is one of the most celebrated guitarists of all time, the architect of iconic riffs and guitar solos on Metallica classics like “Master of Puppets,” “One” and “The Unforgiven.” Now ...
Here, we take a look back to 2019, when Alan Cross sat down with Metallica’s lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. At the time, Hammett was in Toronto for his collection showcase, It’s Alive!
Heavy metal vets Metallica will spread their influence in Toronto beyond their upcoming April 24 and 26 shows at Rogers Centre. Guitarist Kurt Hammett will appear at TIFF Lightbox on April 25 to ...
Replacing Dave Mustaine as Metallica’s lead guitarist in 1983, Kirk Hammett cut his teeth on Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. So it’s unsurprising that he lists Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys and ...