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Joe Satriani plays his Paisley Pattern JS signature Ibanez; Kirk Hammett [right] plays his ESP Mummy.
“They were the weirdest things. He was asking me, ‘What do you think I should play over this stuff?’” When Joe Satriani got an exclusive preview of new Metallica material during lessons with his student Kirk Hammett

By Jonathan Horsley Published

From the Archive When Joe Satriani got an exclusive preview of new Metallica material during lessons with his student Kirk Hammett

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Kirk Hammett on Gibsons, the magic of Greeny and why he thinks the age of active pickups is over

By Jamie Dickson Published

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

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Kirk Hammett of Metallica performs live for SiriusXM at Stephen Talkhouse to celebrate the launch of the “Maximum Metallica” channel on SiriusXM on August 28, 2025 in Amagansett, New York
Kirk Hammett adds Gojira guitarist's signature guitar to his touring arsenal for Metallica's London extravaganza

By Janelle Borg Published

Metallica wrapped up their mammoth M72 World Tour in London this weekend with two stadium shows – and Gojira as support on the first night

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Kirk Hammett and Neal Schon comp
Kirk Hammett bought Neal Schon’s Les Paul for so little that he offered it back to his hero

By Phil Weller Published

The guitar sold for a five-figure sum, but Hammett feels it was a bargain

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Metallica, portrait, Berlin, Germany, 9th October 1996
Kirk Hammett didn’t play rhythm guitar on Metallica's first five albums. That all changed with 1996’s controversial Load

By Janelle Borg Published

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

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Kirk Hammett from Metallica performs at Marvel Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia
Kirk Hammett tumbles off stage as Metallica pay tribute to Thin Lizzy in Ireland

By Phil Weller Published

The band’s first of two nights in Dublin saw Hammett embark on some unplanned choreography during a thrash classic

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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth (L) and James Hetfield of Metallica perform during night four of the band's 30th Anniversary at The Fillmore on December 10, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
How James Hetfield wrangled Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax for metal's biggest reunion

By Brad Angle Published

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett explain the origins of the Big 4 shows – which united Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax on one historic bill

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Randall Amps
The metal amp brand beloved by Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Hammett and Scott Ian is on the cusp of making a comeback

By Phil Weller Published

The once-giant amp firm has quietly reignited its product development in recent years

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ce Frehley of Kiss performs at Arco Arena on August 28, 1996 in Sacramento, California
Ace Frehley’s iconic 1975 Gibson Les Paul expected to sell for more than half a million dollars at auction

By Phil Weller Published

The Les Paul will be sold alongside stage-played guitars from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kirk Hammett and Billy Duffy at an upcoming auction

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Butch Walker and Kirk Hammett comp
Butch Walker turned down the opportunity to buy the Greeny Les Paul before Kirk Hammett bought it

By Phil Weller Published

The singer-songwriter has since come to regret the decision, even if his bank balance thanks him for it

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