Metallica's Kirk Hammett endorses Gibson By Jackson Maxwell published 29 July 21 The new partnership, Gibson says, will result in new Hammett signature Gibson and Epiphone guitars
Is Gibson about to announce a new collaboration with Kirk Hammett? By Sam Roche published 29 July 21 Gibson's Mark Agnesi shares a horror-themed video soundtracked with Metallica's The Thing That Should Not Be
Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo partner with sax virtuoso Kamasi Washington for jazz-infused cover of Metallica's My Friend of Misery By Matt Owen published 20 July 21 The trio were joined onstage by an elite house band, featuring bass phenom Thundercat, who transformed the high-gain track into a lounge-style jazz number
Metallica release as-yet-unheard rough mix of The Unforgiven from May 1991 By Matt Parker published 13 July 21 Take a listen to this early version, which will be included in the forthcoming Black Album reissue
Alex Lifeson is working with Tom Morello and Kirk Hammett on new material By James Turner published 1 July 21 A collaborative track from the trio will appear on a new album being assembled by the Rage Against the Machine guitarist
Metallica share previously unreleased Take 36 of Sad But True from their forthcoming Black Album reissue By James Turner published 29 June 21 The early outtake will feature as part of the Black Album Alternate Mixes CD in the band's 30th anniversary remaster
Hear St. Vincent take on Kirk Hammett’s solo in dark reimagining of Metallica’s Sad But True By Michael Astley-Brown published 29 June 21 The Ernie Ball-toting pop disruptor transforms the Black Album classic into a brooding industrial rocker
New Peter Green book The Albatross Man to feature rare photos and memorabilia, newly recorded music from David Gilmour and Kirk Hammett By Richard Bienstock published 26 April 21 Green worked on the project for years prior to his death in July 2020
Music Is Win’s Tyler Larson uses Kirk Hammett’s Ouija Board guitar to play his 5 best Metallica solos By Michael Astley-Brown published 16 April 21 The YouTuber shares his thoughts on the iconic ESP, which is currently up for auction
Kirk Hammett's Ouija Board ESP – as used on the Black Album, Load and Reload – is up for auction By Sam Roche published 13 April 21 The ESP Custom Shop model was a live staple in Hammett's arsenal and played during Metallica's landmark S&M show
Jump back, what’s that sound? It’s a mashup of Metallica’s Enter Sandman and Van Halen’s Panama By Richard Bienstock published 12 April 21 The Hammett/Hetfield-Eddie Van Halen pairing we never knew we needed
The ESP guitar Kirk Hammett used in Metallica's One music video sells for $112,500 By Sam Roche published 12 April 21 The 400 Series S-Type fetched a six-figure sum over the weekend
The guitar Kirk Hammett used in Metallica's One music video hits the auction block By Sam Roche published 7 April 21 Bidding for the ESP 400 Series S-Type currently stands at $26,000
Kirk Hammett launches Greeny Blues Blend, a coffee inspired by Peter Green's ’59 Les Paul By Richard Bienstock published 25 March 21 The black magic roast – made by the Muddy Waters Coffee Company – boasts a “deep flavor and complex finish”
Carlos Santana reveals Kirk Hammett will guest on his new album, Blessings and Miracles By Richard Bienstock published 24 March 21 The record is “90-percent completed”, and features Hammett “tearing it up”, Santana says
Watch Metallica perform the national anthem ahead of the Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game By Sam Roche published 16 March 21 Hammett wields the legendary Greeny Les Paul, while Hetfield dons a camo-finished ESP Custom Shop Snakebyte
Kirk Hammett, Adam Jones, St. Vincent, Mateus Asato, John 5 and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram discuss the state of guitar in 2021 By Richard Bienstock published 17 February 21 The all-star Guitar World roundtable is a conversation you don't want to miss...
ESP officially announces Kirk Hammett's new 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider By Sam Roche published 13 January 21 ESP's latest creation is based on The Ripper's famous KH-3, which he played heavily during Metallica's Black Album tour
ESP heralds the return of Kirk Hammett's KH-3 Spider Eclipse with star-studded video streaming events By Sam Roche published 6 January 21 In the wake of NAMM 2021's cancelation, the guitar giant will put on its own virtual show
Kirk Hammett wishes he could redo the guitar solos on Metallica‘s Kill ‘Em All By Richard Bienstock published 23 December 20 The metal guitar hero opens up about how he changed his approach to soloing and that ever-present wah pedal in an hour-plus new interview with Gibson TV