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The mystery Gibson SG Kirk Hammett played at Ozzy Osbourne’s last show is heading to auction – along with more than 150 other guitars from his collection

By Matt Owen Published

The SG was used to play a Black Sabbath cover at Back to the Beginning, and it’s headed to the auction block alongside some other choice picks from Hammett's collection

Electric Guitars
Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven
Kirk Hammett and Gibson have released the Raven – putting a horror-themed twist on the classic dreadnought design

By Phil Weller Published

The Edgar Allen Poe-themed acoustic has been dressed up for Halloween, and only 100 are being made

Acoustic Guitars
Collage of Simon Neil (left) and Kirk Hammett (right) playing guitar
Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil is a Strat player through and through – but here's why he couldn't say no to Gibson's ‘Greeny’ reissue

By Phil Weller Published

Buying such a pricey guitar wasn’t an easy decision, but he’s been making the most of his purchase

Guitarists
KHDK Electronics
KHDK Electronics has started making guitars

By Phil Weller Published

Not many pedal makers brave the jump from stompboxes to guitar-building, but KHDK Electronics is bucking that trend – and it has a few designs up its sleeve

Electric Guitars
Les Claypool of Primus performs at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on July 16, 2025 in Sterling Heights, Michigan
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

Bassists
Al Di Meola and Kirk Hammett
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

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 23: Jerry Cantrell performs onstage during the "I Want Blood Tour" at Emo's Austin on August 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
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

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Jake E Lee and Ozzy
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

Guitarists
A still from a YouTube video featuring Kirk Hammett in a white T-shirt with "Let's Go" written on the front. Guitar amps are in the backgound.
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

Guitar Amps
Jack White performs at Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" on June 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan
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

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