Why MEGADETH’s ‘Ride The Lightning’ Guitar Solo Sounds Like KIRK HAMMETT’s Original, According to DAVE MUSTAINE
Dave Mustaine explains why MEGADETH’s “Ride The Lightning” revisits the original solo and reflects on his METALLICA past.
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KIRK HAMMETT Believes His Guitar Work On METALLICA’s ‘Black Album’ Was ‘Spot On’
In a recent interview with Metal Hammer magazine, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett opened up about the album he feels best showcases his playing abilities.
KIRK HAMMETT Gives Fans A Look Inside METALLICA’s Remastered ‘Load’ Box Set (Video)
METALLICA fans, rejoice — the long-awaited Load deluxe box set is here, with Kirk Hammett unveiling its epic contents.
KIRK HAMMETT On His Guitar Skills: ‘I Should Be A Lot Better Than I Am’
METALLICA’s lead guitarist Kirk Hammett is getting real about his guitar skills—and he’s not sugarcoating anything.
SAMMY HAGAR And KIRK HAMMETT Tease Exciting New Collaboration With A Working Title
The potential song, expected to have a supernatural vibe rooted in Hagar’s interest in extraterrestrial phenomena, already has a working title.
KIRK HAMMETT Says This Underrated METALLICA Song Has His Greatest Solo
When you think of Kirk Hammett’s most iconic solos, tracks like “Master of Puppets” or “Fade to Black” probably come to mind.
METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Reveals The Song That Makes Him Cry: ‘I Can’t Listen To It’
Kirk Hammett has revealed a surprising vulnerability, admitting that one particular song from the band’s extensive catalog evokes such strong emotion that he finds it difficult to listen to.
METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Says His ‘Life Would Be Extremely Different’ If Not For BLACK SABBATH
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett discussed his band’s participation in the upcoming “Back To The Beginning” charity show.
METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Is Open To Recording Another Album In The Style Of ‘Load’
While METALLICA’s Load and Reload era remains divisive, guitarist Kirk Hammett is open to revisiting that sound.
KIRK HAMMETT Reveals He Has 767 Riffs Ready For METALLICA’s Next Album
METALLICA fans have a lot to be excited about! Guitarist Kirk Hammett recently revealed to Rolling Stone that he has a staggering 767 riffs ready for the band’s next album.
METALLICA’s KIRK HAMMETT Is Working On Debut Solo Album
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett shared that he’s making progress on his debut solo album.
KIRK HAMMETT: ‘I Butt Heads With JAMES HETFIELD And LARS ULRICH Occasionally’
In a recent interview with the U.K.’s Telegraph, METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett spoke about his reputation as the band’s “peacekeeper.”