Kirk Hammett

Guitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.

Metallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.

"Yeah, my f---ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' – but what's the point?" guitarist asks.

Guitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.

Future rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.

But did Metallica pave the way for Nirvana?

The rocker doesn't 'see any signs of us slowing down.'

"He's tearing it up," veteran guitarist says of younger player.

Guitarist says James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember backstage moment in 1982.

They might not be the ones you'd expect.

Mick Fleetwood, Kirk Hammett and Billy Gibbons celebrate the music of Peter Green and the early years of Fleetwood Mac.

GNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie.