Kirk Hammett recalls the first time he ever heard a wah pedal: “When that sound came out of the speakers, it startled me” By Richard Bienstock The beginning of a beautiful love affair between Metallica guitarist and effects pedal
Kirk Hammett: my ideas get shot down by Metallica’s “tone police” By Michael Astley-Brown Thrash icon reveals his failed attempts to integrate outside influences in candid conversation with St Vincent
Watch Kirk Hammett join UFO for Doctor Doctor, Shoot Shoot By Richard Bienstock The Metallica guitarist pulled out his '59 Les Paul, Greeny, for the surprise performance
Kirk Hammett reveals a Dumble he once owned is up for sale for a whopping $750,000 By Richard Bienstock "I didn't think it sounded that great," the Metallica guitarist says
Metallica's Kirk Hammett: how to play like Stevie Ray Vaughan By Kirk Hammett Learn how to play like a blues guitar legend, from an unexpected source!
ESP’s new Kirk Hammett Sparkle Ouija guitars promise a spirited performance By Michael Astley-Brown Fresh occult classics for the Metallica man
The secrets behind James Hetfield's guitar sound on Metallica's Sad But True By Chris Gill Learn how James Hetfield got his monstrous rhythm guitar tone on this classic Metallica track
Watch the Wedding Band, Featuring Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, Jam Black Sabbath, Kool & the Gang Covers By Richard Bienstock The band's one-off gig in Ontario also featured tunes from AC/DC, Billy Idol and more.
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo Perform Rammstein’s “Engel” in Berlin By Richard Bienstock The guitarist and bassist paid tribute to the hometown German metal band.
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Ghost’s Tobias Forge Talk Guitars, Performing Onstage By Richard Bienstock The two sat down for a “mid-tour natter” during Metallica’s current WorldWired European stadium trek.
Watch Metallica Play "St. Anger" Live in Manchester—with a Solo! By Jackson Maxwell Kirk Hammett added a brief solo to the title track of the band's famously solo-less 2003 album.
Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the N.B.A. Finals By Richard Bienstock The guitarists appeared before Game 3 of the Golden State Warriors vs. the Toronto Raptors.
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Fall Onstage—and Laugh About It—in Milan By Richard Bienstock The guitarist’s foot flew off his wah during “Moth Into Flame.”
Watch Metallica Perform “Frantic” for the First Time in Eight Years By Richard Bienstock The band dug up the 'St. Anger' classic for the opening night of their latest run of WorldWired tour dates.
Watch Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a San Francisco Giants Game By Richard Bienstock The band and ball club got together to celebrate the seventh-annual “Metallica Night.”
Metallica's Guitar Techs Reveal the Band's Live Rig By Guitar World Staff Learn about everything from the onstage antennas to the band's guitar pick arrangement.
Metallica Announce Concert with San Francisco Symphony By Jackson Maxwell The show will be the first concert at San Francisco's Chase Center, and will mark the 20th anniversary of 'S&M.'
Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo Cover Pink Floyd’s “Run Like Hell” in Kansas City By Richard Bienstock The pair paid tribute to David Gilmour on his birthday.
Kirk Hammett and Michael Schenker Jam Behind the Scenes on 'That Metal Show' By Damian Fanelli Metallica's lead axeman jams with one of his idols.
Watch Metallica Perform “Enter Sandman” and Other Songs at Rare Acoustic Show By Richard Bienstock The band’s 12-song unplugged set benefited their All Within My Hands charity.
