Kirk Hammett
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By Janelle Borg Published
The new addition to White’s roster of ever-evolving Triplecasters was demoed by Detroit-style guitar slinger Olivia Jean

By Phil Weller Published
New influences, a change in production methods, and moving away from thrash led to the pair switching up their tandem

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

By Matt Owen Published
Hammett recently had his own say on the boomer bends controversy, questioning how accessible the Polyphia virtuoso’s style is for casual listeners

By Nick Wells Published
Cliff Burton’s playing style may have been an offbeat fit for the cutting-edge thrash of Metallica, but it worked perfectly

By Phil Weller Published
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

By Phil Weller Published
Bought a used guitar online? It might – just might – have belonged to the Metallica guitarist

By Amit Sharma Published
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
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