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Metallica's Kirk Hammett on timeless Unforgiven guitar solo

By Christina O'Neill Last updated

Exclusive: Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett says his guitar solo on 1991 track The Unforgiven is one of the few solos he plays "just like the album"

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Metallica and Lou Reed in 2011
Kirk Hammett is afraid to listen to Lulu again, but not for the usual reason

By Martin Kielty Last updated

Metallica guitarist has emotional memories of making controversial album with Lou Reed

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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces his debut solo release, four-song EP Portals

By Paul Brannigan Last updated

Kirk Hammett details four-song instrumental EP, Portals, as his debut solo release on Metallica’s Blackened Recordings label

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Joe Satriani praises ‘great student’ Kirk Hammett

By Scott Munro Last updated

Exclusive: Guitar maestro Joe Satriani reflects on teaching Metallica man Kirk Hammett – and says he has fond memories of a “young kid full of talent”

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Kirk Hammett felt excluded from Hardwired writing sessions

By Christina O'Neill Last updated

Exclusive: Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett says he struggled with his diminished role on Hardwired – as Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield took the reins

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Metallica’s James Hetfield playing a classic riff on stage
The Top 10 Greatest Metallica Riffs Ever

By Paul Brannigan Last updated

No band in modern metal has come up with as many classic riffs as Metallica. And these are the very best from James Hetfield and co

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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett opens up on his horror obsession

By Scott Munro Last updated

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett talks about his love of horror and the influence it’s had on his career in new video interview

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Video: Metallica's Kirk Hammett falls on stage in Milan… but keeps on playing

By Scott Munro Last updated

Kirk Hammett slipped on his wah wah pedal during Metallica's show in Milan last night... but he didn't let that stop him playing

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Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett play War Pigs with The Wedding Band

By Scott Munro Last updated

Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Whitfield Crane and Joey Castillo thunder through the Black Sabbath classic in Ontario

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Kirk Hammett wearing a black shirt, looking at the floor
Kirk Hammett: the upside of covid is a half a billion new guitarists and a bright future

By Grant Moon Published

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has long been a master of diverse musical styles, but only in his sixtieth year is he fully showcasing those talents, on his solo album Portals

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