The 1981 song Kirk Hammett wishes he wrote: “This is a brilliant piece” It all makes sense now. Arun Starkey Jun 16, 2026
The Metallica song Kirk Hammett always struggles to play live: “I’m liable to mess it up” The guitar riff too hard for a metal god. Tim Coffman Jan 11, 2026
The song Kirk Hammett wants to be remembered for: “Breakneck tempo” Not one of the monster hits. Andrew Clayman Jan 9, 2026
The one band that made Kirk Hammett love heavy metal: “More extreme, more aggressive” The beginning of the musical love affair. Tim Coffman Dec 15, 2025
James Hetfield’s four favourite Metallica songs Proudest moments revealed. Jordan Potter Nov 30, 2025
The guitar Kirk Hammett played at Black Sabbath’s farewell show sells for eye-watering sum An incredible amount. Rachael Pimblett Nov 28, 2025
How Kirk Hammett’s favourite Kirk Hammett guitar solo “came out of the air” “Do not fear mistakes.” Tom Taylor Nov 21, 2025
The band Kirk Hammett left in the dirt to join Metallica: “They were pissed” A no-brainer. Kelly Murphy Oct 8, 2025
The “perfect” cover song Metallica called one of their peaks Mixing things up. Tim Coffman Sep 13, 2025
Kirk Hammett believes Jason Newstead only wrote one good Metallica song: “It was a nonstarter” Sometimes getting your dream gig isn’t worth it. Will Howard Aug 19, 2025
The one Metallica song James Hetfield calls his favourite: “Wow, we’re professional now” Artist’s pick. Jordan Potter Jul 31, 2025