Jerry Hammett, a shining light in every life he touched, left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Born on December 30, 1950, in Swainsboro, Georgia, Jerry’s journey led him to Marion County ...

Metallica's Kirk Hammett named the album "everyone in the world should own" in a new feature with Consequence. The guitarist shared 11 records that made an impact on him growing up when he was ...

Metallica's Kirk Hammett named one particular guitar riff that he believes "shifted heavy metal." "The first three Black Sabbath albums are like gospel. Everyone kind of universally agrees.

Kirk Hammett has been Metallica's guitarist for 42 years. Metallica set to play Nissan Stadium May 1 and 3. Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has been around the world multiple times during his 42 ...

Sammy Hagar and Kirk Hammett are discussing the idea of a collaboration and even have a title for their idea that's taking shape. It's no surprise that the prospective song is supernatural in tone ...

Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett thinks he “should be a lot better” at playing his instrument. The 62-year-old, who joined Metallica in 1983, makes the admission during an exclusive ...

In Episode 9, titled “How the story ends,” adult Van (played by Lauren Ambrose) was fatally stabbed in the chest by Hilary Swank’s character, adult Melissa. Fans didn’t see it coming, as ...

Now 62, Kirk Hammett joined Metallica in 1983 and helped shape the band's unmistakable sound. But even after years of commercial success and critical acclaim, he seems more inspired by ...

The post 11 Albums Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Thinks Every Guitarist Should Own appeared first on Consequence. In celebration of Consequence‘s Guitar Week, Hammett checked in with us to ...

Replacing Dave Mustaine as Metallica’s lead guitarist in 1983, Kirk Hammett cut his teeth on Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. So it’s unsurprising that he lists Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys and ...

But I didn’t realize it was mystical — until now. TAWNY CYPRESS I thought Nat was just tripping, and I don’t know why she would see Misty. But that makes a lot of sense. So when you then ...

Kirk Hammett — he of Metallica fame — recently got candid about how unimpressed he is with his own guitar skills. During a recent interview with LouderSound’s Metal Hammer, Hammett — who ...