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
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, ‘Portals’Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Announces Debut Solo EP, ‘Portals’Four-song instrumental set is out on Record Store Day. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Lost His PorscheHow Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Lost His PorscheThe idea that a Metallica album could sell 10 million copies once seemed so preposterous, Kirk Hammett bet his Porsche against it.Ryan J DowneyRyan J Downey
100 Inspirational Quotes From Rock Stars100 Inspirational Quotes From Rock StarsGet inspired.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
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
Kirk Hammett Recalls Going to Jail for ‘St. Anger’ VideoKirk Hammett Recalls Going to Jail for ‘St. Anger’ VideoMetallica guitarists discusses visit to San Quentin State Prison in 2003.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett’s Anger Over Motorhead, Thin Lizzy Rock Hall SnubsKirk Hammett’s Anger Over Motorhead, Thin Lizzy Rock Hall SnubsMetallica guitarist says basing induction on sales is “a big piece of s---.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett Admits Metallica Wasted Their Time Fighting NapsterKirk Hammett Admits Metallica Wasted Their Time Fighting NapsterThey sued after discovering a leaked demo of "I Disappear" was circulating on the file-sharing service.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When Kirk Hammett Filled His Car With Stolen LiquorWhen Kirk Hammett Filled His Car With Stolen LiquorSlayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt recalls thieving trips with future Metallica member.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kirk Hammett’s Metallica Ideas Get Shot Down ‘All the Time’Kirk Hammett’s Metallica Ideas Get Shot Down ‘All the Time’The guitarist admits he's routinely rejected by his bandmates.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin