Sammy Hagar and Kirk Hammett Are Planning to CollaborateSammy Hagar and Kirk Hammett Are Planning to CollaborateThe Red Rocker tells UCR about his conversations with the Metallica guitarist.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
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
Watch Kirk Hammett Unbox Walmart’s Exclusive Metallica Funko Pop! Figure SetWatch Kirk Hammett Unbox Walmart’s Exclusive Metallica Funko Pop! Figure SetThe 'Black Album' gets the Funko treatment.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Slash Leads Eddie Van Halen Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of FameSlash Leads Eddie Van Halen Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of FameGNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Metallica 33 Years AgoMetallica 33 Years AgoIt wasn't an April Fool's joke. Kirk Hammett got the call to come audition for Metallica.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn