Kirk Hammett Talks Playing New Songs On Tour
Metallica kicks off its first full-scale North American tour in nine years tonight (May 10) in Baltimore.
Kirk Hammett on the Silver Lining of Losing His ‘Hardwired…’ Song Ideas
Since joining the band back in 1983, Kirk Hammett has been Metallica's go-to guy for guitar solos. But due to circumstances, his spotlight parts on the group's latest album Hardwired...To Self-Destruct, its first set of new material in eight years, were even more important to him.
Kirk Hammett Gets Political
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett started his promised Twitter war with U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend, taking aim at Trump's Inauguration speech with a series of pointed tweets.
Kirk Hammett On Metallica’s Latest Grammy Nomination
Metallica is no stranger to Grammy Award controversy, and this year many are puzzled over a nomination for Best Rock Song -- for "Hardwired" from the group's new album Hardwired...To Self-Destruct -- rather than in the Best Metal Performance category.
Kirk Hammett On Feeling Excluded From Songwriting Process On New Metallica Album
The making of Metallica's new Hardwired...To Self-Destruct album apparently wasn't all a pleasure to one of the band's members.
Hetfield, Hammett National Anthem Guitars Being Auctioned For Charity
Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett didn't help their home town San Jose Sharks win on Monday night (June 6), but their appearance at the game will help some charities.
Dave Grohl’s Tattoo
To no one’s surprise, tributes are still coming in for Lemmy Kilmister, who passed away Monday at the age of 70. The influence of the Motorhead frontman is unmatched, and it shows through these touching tributes.
FLASHBACK: Metallica Being Inducted Into The Rock Hall
Today is Kirk Hammett’s birthday, and in honor of the Metallica guitarist’s big 5-3, we’re going to look back to 2009 when the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Kirk Hammett’s Fear FestEvil Adds Free Admission Addition
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett's Fear FestEvil is getting bigger, badder and, presumably, scarier in its second year. With the second annual incarnation coming April 11-12 in San Jose, Calif., Hammett has announced Carnival of Chaos, a free outdoor portion of the FestEvil that will run both days and feature carnival games, a freakshow, a hearse…
Kirk Hammett’s Fear FestEvil Opens
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett hosts his second Fear FestEvil this weekend, taking place at the RockBar Theatre in San Jose, Calif. This year's event starts tonight (April 10) with a VIP dinner and murder mystery and will continue through the weekend with panel discussions and concerts by Meshuggah, High On Fire, Agnostic Front and others.…