Watch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ConcertWatch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ConcertKirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo briefly transformed Gillette Stadium into Fenway Park. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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
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
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