Video: Metallica's Kirk Hammett Talks Gear and More with Dunlop TV

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Here's a clip published earlier this month by Dunlop TV, also known as Jim Dunlop's official YouTube page.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett invited Dunlop TV host Bryan Kehoe into Metallica's HQ at this year's Kirk Von Hammett Fear FestEvil Horror Convention to discuss his horror memorabilia collection — and the convention itself.

In the clip, Hammett and Kehoe — who have apparently known each other for quite a while — talk about "the good ol' days," musical inspiration, gear and more.

Enjoy!

Damian Fanelli
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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