Watch Kirk Hammett, Johnny Depp + Billy Gibbons Unite at Jeff Beck Tribute ConcertWatch Kirk Hammett, Johnny Depp + Billy Gibbons Unite at Jeff Beck Tribute ConcertCheck out their performance of 'Isolation.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
’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
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says His Belief in Meditation Is ‘Extreme’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says His Belief in Meditation Is ‘Extreme’The guitarist is a very spiritual person.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
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
Metallica Announce Four-Night ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ ResidencyMetallica Announce Four-Night ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ ResidencyThey'll be there almost all week!Jordan BlumJordan Blum
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
Photos of Rockers With Jeff BeckPhotos of Rockers With Jeff BeckHe had a lot of musician friends.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
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
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Jam With Journey OnstageWatch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Jam With Journey OnstageThey played "Wheel in the Sky" and "Enter Sandman" together.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Watch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GameWatch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GamePlus you can win the guitarists' instruments from the performance.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Kirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayKirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayMetallica guitarist’s EP had to be done within a week to make the deadline.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Has ‘Every Intention’ to Keep Working on New Solo MusicMetallica’s Kirk Hammett Has ‘Every Intention’ to Keep Working on New Solo MusicCould a follow-up to the 'Portals' EP be on the way?Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kirk Hammett Releases Cinematic Solo Song ‘High Plains Drifter’Kirk Hammett Releases Cinematic Solo Song ‘High Plains Drifter’Guitarist's debut solo EP 'Portals' arrives next week.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, ‘Portals’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, ‘Portals’Four-song instrumental set is out on Record Store Day. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Kirk Hammett Remembers Kurt Cobain as a Big Metallica FanKirk Hammett Remembers Kurt Cobain as a Big Metallica FanBut did Metallica pave the way for Nirvana?Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Alex Lifeson Preps New Song With Tom Morello and Kirk HammettAlex Lifeson Preps New Song With Tom Morello and Kirk Hammett"We just had such a riot."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw