Kirk Hammett

The Bay Area's Metallica remains one of the few rock groups that's been able to pair longevity (28 years) with a constant output of new music its loyalists readily accept and are eager to hear. Read More

The only album I remember having was Thriller . Read More

There's no rust on Metallica, a working band that works hard for the fans. Read More

Every rock and roll fan always has in the back of his or her mind the idea of the "dream concert." Read More

Two of the 83-year-old orchestra's regular members will be featured soloists during this "Serenade for the Soul" presentation: principal flute player Jennifer Olson and harpist Motoshi Kozako. Read More

Katy Batdorff | The Grand Rapids Press James Hetfield of Metallica performs during Monday's show at Van Andel Arena. Read More

The name Hulk Hogan is synonymous with pro wrestling, so it's hard to imagine the bleached blond bronze behemoth doing anything but the scripted sport. Read More

Hammond's credentials and longevity confer on him senior status in the annals of American folk blues. Read More

When most of us mark another trip around the sun, we're lucky to get an off-key rendition of "Happy Birthday." Read More

Watching Mick Jagger face off with Bono and Bruce Springsteen backing up Billy Joel may have given fans at the two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary concerts a thrill, but the musicians onstage got a jolt from their all-star team-ups, too. Read More