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Kirk Hammett on Gibsons, the magic of Greeny and why he thinks the age of active pickups is over
The Metallica lead guitarist discusses Peter Green's influence, the magic of a Gibson P.A.F. pickup, and how owning Greeny has been a life-changing experience
Kirk Hammett adds Gojira guitarist's signature guitar to his touring arsenal for Metallica's London extravaganza
Metallica wrapped up their mammoth M72 World Tour in London this weekend with two stadium shows – and Gojira as support on the first night
Kirk Hammett bought Neal Schon’s Les Paul for so little that he offered it back to his hero
The guitar sold for a five-figure sum, but Hammett feels it was a bargain
Kirk Hammett didn’t play rhythm guitar on Metallica's first five albums. That all changed with 1996’s controversial Load
In an attempt to explore new musical directions, Hammett was summoned to share rhythm guitar duties with James Hetfield, helping to kickstart a new phase for Metallica
Kirk Hammett tumbles off stage as Metallica pay tribute to Thin Lizzy in Ireland
The band’s first of two nights in Dublin saw Hammett embark on some unplanned choreography during a thrash classic
How James Hetfield wrangled Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax for metal's biggest reunion
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett explain the origins of the Big 4 shows – which united Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax on one historic bill
The metal amp brand beloved by Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Hammett and Scott Ian is on the cusp of making a comeback
The once-giant amp firm has quietly reignited its product development in recent years
Ace Frehley’s iconic 1975 Gibson Les Paul expected to sell for more than half a million dollars at auction
The Les Paul will be sold alongside stage-played guitars from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kirk Hammett and Billy Duffy at an upcoming auction
