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How Eddie Van Halen led to Les Claypool picking up the bass – and how he nearly joined Kirk Hammett’s band
By Janelle Borg published
The Primus bassist and Metallica lead guitarist attended the same high school – and very nearly ended up in the same band

Kirk Hammett let Al Di Meola play his iconic Greeny – so the fusion virtuoso let him play his prized Elegant Gypsy Black Beauty
By Phil Weller published
The two guitar greats let each other have a go on their cherished Les Pauls

Jerry Cantrell looks back at the “walk-off home run” of Ozzy Osbourne’s final show
By Andrew Daly published
The Alice in Chains guitarist didn’t catch up with the Prince of Darkness before his death, but he’s satisfied to have been part of Back to the Beginning with musician friends Slash, Zakk Wylde, Kirk Hammett and others

Jake E. Lee played Greeny backstage at Ozzy Osbourne’s final show – but almost wishes he hadn’t
By Phil Weller published
Lee was able to enjoy some downtime with the iconic Les Paul before taking to the stage with a mysterious purple Charvel

Metallica spark Mesa/Boogie mystery as unidentified amp spotted in ESP Guitars video. Could this be a James Hetfield signature?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Speculation surrounding this unidentified chugging object has been ongoing since 2017 when it was spotted in Metallica's studio

Jack White unveils Thinline version of his wild Triplecaster – which was specifically requested by Kirk Hammett
By Janelle Borg published
The new addition to White’s roster of ever-evolving Triplecasters was demoed by Detroit-style guitar slinger Olivia Jean

Bob Rock says Metallica's divisive Load album redefined the Hetfield-Hammett guitar partnership
By Phil Weller published
New influences, a change in production methods, and moving away from thrash led to the pair switching up their tandem

Fernandes Guitars files for bankruptcy again – but there's still hope for fans of the brand
By Janelle Borg published
The company – which has been championed by Kirk Hammett, Billie Joe Armstrong, Keanu Reeves and Robert Trujillo – had previously filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in July 2024
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