Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett on Reincarnation, Defending ‘Lulu,’ ‘Load,’ and ‘Reload’ — and Metallica’s Future

Kirk Hammett on Reincarnation, Defending ‘Lulu,’ ‘Load,’ and ‘Reload’ — and Metallica’s Future

Metallica’s lead guitarist also talks about making the Black Album and much more in our massive, career-spanning interview

April 1, 2025

Metallica Are All in Their 60s — But Kirk Hammett Says There’s No Retirement Anywhere in Sight

Metallica's lead guitarist also spoke about how grunge influenced the Black Album and much more in our in-depth new interview

March 25, 2025

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett on Finally Going Solo: ‘I Was Shocked That I Got the Band’s Blessing’

It’s taken nearly four decades for the guitarist to want to record something outside the band. Now he’s releasing the…

April 22, 2022

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Promises ‘Soundtracks to the Movies in Your Mind’ With Debut Solo EP

'Portals' release planned for Record Store Day in April

February 9, 2022

See James Hetfield Play Crushing New Metallica Riff in Studio

Also, band books pre-Super Bowl gig in San Francisco

November 4, 2015

New Jimi Hendrix Documentary Focuses on Historic Atlanta Pop Concert

'Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church' film will be preceded by 'Freedom: Atlanta Pop Festival' live album

August 4, 2015

Metallica Share Bloopers From ESPN Commercial

Outtakes from band's hilarious This Is SportsCenter clip include Kirk Hammett offering group rate guitar lessons

July 21, 2014

Book Review: ‘Birth School Metallica Death’ – Ian Winwood and Paul Brannigan

The new book captures the turmoil and success in Metallica’s first decade as a band

January 22, 2014