Kirk Hammett News and Photos

Feature: Black Sabbath Stories From Kirk Hammett, Philip Anselmo, Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, Slash, Munky, and more

Tue, May 14 2013 2:37pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Music can be divided into two categories.

A/V Roundup: Kirk Hammett Jams on METALLICA with DEATH ANGEL; ALL THAT REMAINS Album Stream; DEFTONES Song Samples; SLEEP Live Footage

Mon, November 05 2012 10:16pm - Source: Metal Injection

It's the beginning of the week, and slowly things are returning to normal here in New York City, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Kirk Hammett of Metallica Shares Scariest Songs

Sat, October 06 2012 1:46am - Source: ArtistDirect

In honor of its release, ARTISTdirect.com editor in chief Rick Florino spoke to Mr. Hammett about what he thought the scariest Metallica songs are.

Inside Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett's 'Horror Business'

Tue, October 02 2012 8:07pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has long maintained a spooky hobby: collecting horror memorabilia.

October 2012 Bookstore Events

Tue, October 02 2012 3:47am - Source: Bumpershine.com

Hey folks, the stars of stage, screen and page are out in a big way this month at our local and big box book stores.

List: Kirk Hammett of Metallica Shares Three Favorite Books

Wed, September 26 2012 11:32pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Few people in history know the guitar and horror as well as iconic Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett does.

Kirk Hammett of Metallica Talks His Book "Too Much Horror Business"

Tue, September 11 2012 2:20pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"I put a lot of time and effort into the book," admits Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett of Too Much Horror Business The Kirk Hammett Collection.

Metallica's Orion Fest in Atlantic City this weekend; Kirk Hammett releasing horror memorabilia book

Fri, June 22 2012 5:01pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

As mentioned, Orion Music & More happens this weekend in Atlantic CIty's Bader Field from June 23-24 and is being headlined by Metallica both nights , who play Ride the Lightning in full on Saturday (6/23) and The Black Album in full on Sunday (6/24).

They know how to put on a show - The pop stars curating music festivals

Fri, June 08 2012 11:46pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Judging by those before them, both festivals should be a roaring success.

2:54: 2:54

Thu, May 31 2012 10:15am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Spoon is named for a Can song; Radiohead, for the Talking Heads.

Metallica: 'We can't afford to stop touring'

Wed, May 30 2012 3:21pm - Source: NME

Metallica have admitted that they can no longer afford to not tour anymore, as they don't make enough from royalties.

POOR METALLICA CAN’T LIVE OFF OF ALBUM ROYALTIES ALONE ANYMORE

Tue, May 22 2012 5:36pm - Source: Metal Sucks

So you think your favorite underground bands are the only ones suffering from the current shitty state of the music industry?

KIRK HAMMETT RE-JOINED EXODUS (FOR ONE SONG)

Mon, February 06 2012 5:09pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Hard to believe, but Paul Baloff, who many still consider the definitive Exodus front man, passed away ten years ago.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett joins ex-Exodus bandmates on stage

Sun, February 05 2012 5:56pm - Source: NME

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett joined his former Exodus bandmates on stage on Saturday at a special concert in Oakland, California.

Quick quips: Van Halen, Kool & the Gang, Aerosmith, Metallica, Ronnie James Dio, Gregg Allman, Ted Nugent, 100 Club

Tue, January 10 2012 7:25am - Source: Music-News.com

Van Halen has made an interesting choice to open some of their shows on the upcoming tour, 70's/80's funkmasters Kool and the Gang. Tickets for most of the stops announced go on sale on Saturday, January 14.

Did Lou Reed and Metallica Create the Perfect Storm?

Tue, October 18 2011 8:31pm - Source: Noisecreep

Lou Reed and Metallica are two musical forces of nature, so naturally when they teamed up for Lulu the hype surrounding the album was gale force.

Metallica: ''Lulu' is one of the best things we've ever done'

Sun, October 16 2011 10:48am - Source: NME

Metallica have said that they believe 'Lulu' , their forthcoming collaboration album with Lou Reed , is "one of the best things they've ever done".

VINTAGE INTERVIEWS WITH JAMES HETFIELD, SCOTT IAN, KIRK HAMMETT, AND METAL FANS PROVIDE EPIC LULZ

Thu, October 13 2011 8:11pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Holy shit, this is at least the second funniest thing I've seen all day.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Selling Leather Guitar Straps

Wed, September 21 2011 10:01pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica 's Kirk Hammett knows a thing or three about guitars.

MORE CHIMAIRA TOUR DATES; ALSO, ROB ARNOLD > KIRK HAMMETT

Wed, September 21 2011 4:03pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I've got good news and really good news.

Lou Reed Makes Metallica Cry

Fri, August 26 2011 8:10pm - Source: Spinner

Former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed reduced Metallica 's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett to tears during a recording session with a mere set of lyrics.

#1: KIRK HAMMETT (METALLICA)

Mon, June 06 2011 9:54pm - Source: Metal Sucks

MetalSucks recently polled its staff to determine who are The Top 25 Modern Metal Guitarists, and after an incredible amount of arguing, name calling, and physical violence, we have finalized that list!

'The Metal Show' Host Unites Kirk Hammett with One of His Heroes

Fri, March 18 2011 8:00pm - Source: Noisecreep

The show, now in it's seventh season, is hosted by loveable metal scene know-it-all Eddie Trunk along with metal-worshipping comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson.

WAH-CHICKA-WAH-WAH

Mon, March 14 2011 8:32pm - Source: Metal Sucks

No guitar pedal is more well-known and widely used (or over-used if you're Kirk Hammett) than the Cry Baby wah-wah.

PLAY GUITAR OKAY GET LAID TODAY

Thu, March 03 2011 11:21pm - Source: Metal Sucks

In the past few years, my group of friends has come to include a bunch of fancy-pants musicians-for-hire.

Metallica Working on a Project That Is 'Not 100 Percet a Metallica Record'

Tue, February 15 2011 6:00pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed a cryptic nugget of information about a project the band is working on to follow up 2008's 'Death Magnetic.'

Metallica To Hit Studio In May For 'Recording Project'

Fri, February 11 2011 2:12pm - Source: GIGWISE

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has revealed that the band plan to enter the studio in May to begin work on a "recording project".

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Pays Tribute To Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore

Thu, February 10 2011 3:45pm - Source: GIGWISE

Metallica's Kirk Hammett has paid tribute to former Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore, who died last weekend.

Metallica Guitarist and Girl 'Remain Good Buddies' After Beach Ball Incident

Mon, November 22 2010 9:03pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica have responded to the media uproar over a very minor incident last week in Australia, when guitarist Kirk Hammett kicked a beach ball during a concert and accidentally knocked over a little girl in the process.

AND SO HAMMETTGATE COMES TO A CONCLUSION

Thu, November 18 2010 7:44pm - Source: Metal Sucks

We've all had a good laugh at the expense of both Kirk Hammett and the child he kicked this week, but now Metallica have released a statement regarding the issue in an effort to put it to bed once and for all.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Accidentally Kicks a Child -- Video

Wed, November 17 2010 3:27am - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica has always been known for their unique stage set ups and props -- in the current tour, balloons cover the stage during a point.

KIRK HAMMETT KICKED A LITTLE KID

Mon, November 15 2010 7:07pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I haven't seen Metallica live since 2006 (and after watching them do Master of Puppets live in its entirety, I'm honestly not sure I ever need to see them live again), but I guess these days they end their shows by dropping giant black balloons from the roof.

Kirk Hammett Penning Autobiography

Wed, October 06 2010 12:16pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica shredder Kirk Hammett is using his hands in a different way right now -- he's writing his autobiography.

THE ACACIA STRAIN WERE ONLY GOING TO MAKE YOU A SALAD

Wed, September 01 2010 10:56pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Yesterday I praised whomever came up with the moniker for The Acacia Strain's upcoming "To Catch a Predatour" trek with The Red Chord and The Contortionist as a genius; today I know that it was Mr. Vincent Bennett, vocalist for TAS.

Kirk Hammett News

Feature: Black Sabbath Stories From Kirk Hammett, Philip Anselmo, Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, Slash, Munky, and more

A/V Roundup: Kirk Hammett Jams on METALLICA with DEATH ANGEL; ALL THAT REMAINS Album Stream; DEFTONES Song Samples; SLEEP Live Footage

Kirk Hammett of Metallica Shares Scariest Songs

Inside Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett's 'Horror Business'

October 2012 Bookstore Events

List: Kirk Hammett of Metallica Shares Three Favorite Books

Kirk Hammett of Metallica Talks His Book "Too Much Horror Business"

Metallica's Orion Fest in Atlantic City this weekend; Kirk Hammett releasing horror memorabilia book

They know how to put on a show - The pop stars curating music festivals

2:54: 2:54

Metallica: 'We can't afford to stop touring'

POOR METALLICA CAN’T LIVE OFF OF ALBUM ROYALTIES ALONE ANYMORE

KIRK HAMMETT RE-JOINED EXODUS (FOR ONE SONG)

Metallica's Kirk Hammett joins ex-Exodus bandmates on stage

Quick quips: Van Halen, Kool & the Gang, Aerosmith, Metallica, Ronnie James Dio, Gregg Allman, Ted Nugent, 100 Club

Did Lou Reed and Metallica Create the Perfect Storm?

Metallica: ''Lulu' is one of the best things we've ever done'

VINTAGE INTERVIEWS WITH JAMES HETFIELD, SCOTT IAN, KIRK HAMMETT, AND METAL FANS PROVIDE EPIC LULZ

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Selling Leather Guitar Straps

MORE CHIMAIRA TOUR DATES; ALSO, ROB ARNOLD > KIRK HAMMETT

Lou Reed Makes Metallica Cry

#1: KIRK HAMMETT (METALLICA)

'The Metal Show' Host Unites Kirk Hammett with One of His Heroes

WAH-CHICKA-WAH-WAH

PLAY GUITAR OKAY GET LAID TODAY

Metallica Working on a Project That Is 'Not 100 Percet a Metallica Record'

Metallica To Hit Studio In May For 'Recording Project'

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Pays Tribute To Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore

Metallica Guitarist and Girl 'Remain Good Buddies' After Beach Ball Incident

AND SO HAMMETTGATE COMES TO A CONCLUSION

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Accidentally Kicks a Child -- Video

KIRK HAMMETT KICKED A LITTLE KID

Kirk Hammett Penning Autobiography

THE ACACIA STRAIN WERE ONLY GOING TO MAKE YOU A SALAD

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