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Dave Mustaine feels Kirk Hammett “did his best” to play Megadeth frontman’s Metallica solos

Monday, June 19 by ABC News

The feud between Metallica and Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has long been declared over, but we may now be entering something of a cold war period between the two.You may recall when Mustaine wondered what Metallica was "afraid of" in apparently refusing to play shows... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett defends “Lux Æterna” solo: “What’s appropriate is playing for the song”

Tuesday, April 11 by ABC News

In more evidence that time is, indeed, a flat circle, the year is 2023 and people are arguing over a Kirk Hammett guitar solo.Hammett's shredding on the new Metallica single "Lux Æterna" has inspired a wide range of reactions, including from YouTubers who record... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett launches signature 1979 Flying V guitar with Gibson

Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News

Another day, another Gibson signature Kirk Hammett guitar.After launching the 1959 Les Paul Standard — based on his beloved "Greeny" guitar — last week, the Metallica shredder is now putting out a recreation of his 1979 Gibson Flying V.Only 200 of the Flying Vs were... Read More.

End of passion play? Metallica’s Kirk Hammett says playing “Master of Puppets” solo “drives me nuts”

Thursday, March 30 by ABC News

Metallica's played "Master of Puppets" live a whole lot — a total of 1,689 times, to be exact, according to the band's website. So perhaps it's understandable that Kirk Hammett isn't exactly thrilled to keep playing the song's famed solo.Speaking with... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett recreates signature “Greeny” guitar with Gibson

Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News

Metallica's Kirk Hammett has teamed up with Gibson to recreate his signature "Greeny" guitar.“I am very honored and grateful for this opportunity with Gibson," Hammett says. "To be able to share some of that mojo which 'Greeny' has means a lot to me. It's... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett obtains “rarest of the grails” guitar

Thursday, March 23 by ABC News

Metallica's Kirk Hammett has obtained a new, legendary guitar dubbed the "rarest of grails."The instrument is a factory black 1959 Les Paul Standard and was purchased from the company Carter Vintage Guitars. In an Instagram post showing off his latest... Read More.

Anthrax’s Scott Ian insists Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is the most “underrated” guitarist

Wednesday, December 14 by ABC News

(Note Language) When it comes to guitar players, Scott Ian thinks Metallica’s Kirk Hammett doesn’t get the credit he deserves. During an interview with Revolver, the Anthrax guitarist shares that while he considers Metallica frontman James Hetfield the best rhythm guitarist, Hammett is the most underrated.“For me, in the world of metal, I... Read More.

James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett shred national anthem during SF Giants Metallica Night

Wednesday, May 25 by ABC News

The San Francisco Giants baseball team is once again back to celebrating Metallica Night.After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event returned Tuesday at SF's Oracle Park. Like with previous years, frontman James Hetfield and guitarist Kirk Hammett took to... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett premieres video for “High Plains Drifter” solo song

Friday, April 22 by ABC News

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has premiered the video for his solo song, "High Plains Drifter."The animated clip begins with a car driving through a tunnel before crashing into another vehicle. The painterly images interact the dynamics of the music as they reflect the driver's... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett moderating convention panel featuring children of horror legends

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is moderating a panel at the upcoming Midsummer Scream horror convention.Dubbed "The Original Monster Kids," the event will find Hammett speaking with the children and grandchildren of various classic horror acting legends including Vincent Price, Boris... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett releases new song ”High Plains Drifter” off upcoming debut solo EP

Friday, April 15 by ABC News

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has released a new song called "High Plains Drifter," the first preview off his upcoming debut solo EP, Portals.The instrumental piece includes contributions from orchestra conductor Edwin Outwater, who previously collaborated with Metallica for their 2019... Read More.

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett writing original comic book series for AMC Networks Publishing

Wednesday, March 2 by ABC News

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is writing his own comic book series.The project, which currently has the working title Nights of Lono, will be among the first titles from AMC Networks Publishing, the newly launched book publishing arm of AMC Networks,... Read More.

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Dave Mustaine feels Kirk Hammett “did his best” to play Megadeth frontman’s Metallica solos

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett defends “Lux Æterna” solo: “What’s appropriate is playing for the song”

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett launches signature 1979 Flying V guitar with Gibson

End of passion play? Metallica’s Kirk Hammett says playing “Master of Puppets” solo “drives me nuts”

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett recreates signature “Greeny” guitar with Gibson

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett obtains “rarest of the grails” guitar

Anthrax’s Scott Ian insists Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is the most “underrated” guitarist

James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett shred national anthem during SF Giants Metallica Night

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett premieres video for “High Plains Drifter” solo song

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett moderating convention panel featuring children of horror legends

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett releases new song ”High Plains Drifter” off upcoming debut solo EP

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett writing original comic book series for AMC Networks Publishing

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