During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett discussed advancements of technology within entertainment industry. He also expressed interest in performing at the Sphere in Las Vegas, NV. Hammett said the following about technology: “The formats and venues just keep on coming. Ten years ago, I didn’t know we would be…
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Kirk Hammett confirmed that he already has material written for Metallica’s next album. The guitarist currently has 767 riffs for the effort. Hammett said the following: “I have 767 new ones for the next album. It is such a nightmare going through this stuff, too. And I’m the…
Gibson Publishing have announced a new luxury coffee table book focusing on Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett’s guitar collection. The effort, which is titled “The Collection: Kirk Hammett,” can be purchased HERE and HERE. The band shared more info: “Kirk has partnered with Gibson Publishing to release ‘The Collection: Kirk Hammett,’ available in three premium formats…
Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) will be releasing his memoir, “A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way,” on April 8 via Hachette Books. The guitarist wrote the book alongside Adem Tepedelen and it will feature a foreword by Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. Here’s a description of the book: “Prolific guitarist and…
During Metallica’s August 25 show in Edmonton, AB, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo played a cover of Rush’s “Working Man” as part of their “doodle” segment. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
During their August 15 show at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN, Pantera were joined onstage by Metallica’s Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett for a performance of “Walk.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
During Metallica’s August 11 show in Chicago, IL, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo played a cover of Ministry’s “Just One Fix” as part of their “doodle” segment. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
During Metallica’s November 12 show at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, guitarist Kirk Hammett fell onstage. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. After the incident, Hammett angrily threw his guitar and shouted some profanities before walking offstage. He then returned to finish the set. [via Blabbermouth]
During Metallica’s October 8 set at the Power Trip festival in Indio, CA, guitarist Kirk Hammett screwed up the intro to “Nothing Else Matters.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. Notably, this is one of several times Hammett flubbed the intro to the song. [via Blabbermouth]
Goodnight, Texas have shared a new video for their latest single “Runaways.” That track features a guest appearance from Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. Goodnight, Texas’ Patrick Dyer Wolf commented: “This is the hardest we’ve ever rocked on a recording. That’s thanks in no small part to an actual and absolute vintage Kirk Hammett wah solo…
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