Watch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ConcertWatch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ConcertKirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo briefly transformed Gillette Stadium into Fenway Park. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Kirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetKirk Hammett’s Chaotic Hours Saving Metallica Festival SetGuitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young Fixation’72 Seasons’ Helped Kirk Hammett Get Over Angus Young FixationMetallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett Laughs Off Criticism of His Guitar SolosKirk Hammett Laughs Off Criticism of His Guitar Solos"Yeah, my f---ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' – but what's the point?" guitarist asks.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveWhy Kirk Hammett Hates Playing His ‘Master of Puppets’ Solo LiveGuitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsKirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 SeasonsFuture rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
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
Slash, Kirk Hammett + Tom Morello Salute Eddie Van Halen During Rock Hall CeremonySlash, Kirk Hammett + Tom Morello Salute Eddie Van Halen During Rock Hall CeremonySee what they had to say.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Slash Leads Eddie Van Halen Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of FameSlash Leads Eddie Van Halen Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of FameGNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Before They Were Famous – See Over 150 Rock Star Yearbook PhotosBefore They Were Famous – See Over 150 Rock Star Yearbook PhotosBefore they became rock and metal legends, they were just regular kids in school.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: Guns N’ Roses Have ‘Turned Into Somewhat of a Nostalgia Act’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett: Guns N’ Roses Have ‘Turned Into Somewhat of a Nostalgia Act’Have Guns N’ Roses become a nostalgia act? Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett thinks so and he believes the current state of GN’R is 'kind of sad.'Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
The 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All TimeThe 75 Best Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All TimeWho is No. 1?Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff