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
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Names the Album ‘Everyone in the World Should Own’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Names the Album ‘Everyone in the World Should Own’Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett named Van Halen's self-titled debut as an album that 'everyone in the world should own.' Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
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 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
Kirk Hammett Hints at Metallica’s Future, Says Band Hasn’t ‘Really Peaked’Kirk Hammett Hints at Metallica’s Future, Says Band Hasn’t ‘Really Peaked’The rocker doesn't 'see any signs of us slowing down.'Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Carlos Santana’s New Album to Feature Metallica’s Kirk HammettCarlos Santana’s New Album to Feature Metallica’s Kirk Hammett"He's tearing it up," veteran guitarist says of younger player.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Metallica Have Forgotten First Meeting With Kirk HammettMetallica Have Forgotten First Meeting With Kirk HammettGuitarist says James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember backstage moment in 1982.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty