Latest about Kirk Hammett
Jack White unveils Thinline version of his wild Triplecaster – which was specifically requested by Kirk Hammett
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
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
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
Tim Henson addresses Kirk Hammett’s mixed response to his ‘boomer bends’ comments
Hammett recently had his own say on the boomer bends controversy, questioning how accessible the Polyphia virtuoso’s style is for casual listeners
Before Robert Trujillo and Jason Newsted, Cliff Burton set the musical bar for Metallica and established an indelible legacy
Cliff Burton’s playing style may have been an offbeat fit for the cutting-edge thrash of Metallica, but it worked perfectly
Kirk Hammett’s mystery SG from Back to the Beginning was built by Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian
The one-of-a-kind metallic silver axe was used to cover a Sabbath classic and is being sold to raise funds for Gibson Gives
Kirk Hammett doesn’t want his guitars to go unplayed – so he’s been secretly selling them online
Bought a used guitar online? It might – just might – have belonged to the Metallica guitarist
Kirk Hammett on his favorite Metallica solo and tone – and his most prized purchases from other guitar heroes
The Metallica great is celebrating his remarkable guitar collection in a new Gibson book. He explains how he came to own prized guitars from John Frusciante and Michael Schenker – and why he doesn’t cut cash deals anymore
