Kirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica TourKirk Hammett ‘Pleaded’ With Nirvana to Join Metallica TourGuitarist recalls why Kurt Cobain refused to join double-headlining trek with Guns N' Roses. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo + More Rock Punk Covers for Wedding Band All-Star JamKirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo + More Rock Punk Covers for Wedding Band All-Star JamWatch the metal musicians showcase their punk fandom.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Watch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GameWatch Metallica Play National Anthem to Open San Francisco Giants Baseball GamePlus you can win the guitarists' instruments from the performance.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Kirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayKirk Hammett Rushed ‘Portals’ Completion for Record Store DayMetallica guitarist’s EP had to be done within a week to make the deadline.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Has ‘Every Intention’ to Keep Working on New Solo MusicMetallica’s Kirk Hammett Has ‘Every Intention’ to Keep Working on New Solo MusicCould a follow-up to the 'Portals' EP be on the way?Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Got Into Prog Five Years Ago, Is a ‘Full-On’ Jethro Tull Fan NowMetallica’s Kirk Hammett Got Into Prog Five Years Ago, Is a ‘Full-On’ Jethro Tull Fan NowIt's never too late to find a new love for a different style of music.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Kirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPKirk Hammett ‘Shocked’ When Metallica Encouraged His Solo EPBan on personal projects was the main reason Jason Newsted quit in 2001.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett Is Moderating a Panel at the World’s Largest Horror ConventionKirk Hammett Is Moderating a Panel at the World’s Largest Horror ConventionMichael Meyers and Herman Munster will be at Midsummer Scream too.Alicia SelinAlicia Selin
39 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica39 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for MetallicaIt wasn't an April Fool's joke.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
17 Non-Singer Lineup Changes That Impacted Rock + Metal17 Non-Singer Lineup Changes That Impacted Rock + MetalThese were big moments in music.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp