13 Emergency Fill-In Musicians Who Played Metallica Shows
From James Hetfield's injuries to Lars Ulrich's unexpected "episode," here the unexpected musicians who stepped up to replace members of Metallica when there was an emergency.
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Musicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving
These rock and metal musicians have various reasons for not eating turkey on Thanksgiving.
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Names His 3 Most Cherished Pieces of Horror Movie Memorabilia
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett shares three of his favorite pieces of horror movie memorabilia and how he acquired them.
‘Those Solos Wrote Themselves!’ – Kirk Hammett Names the Metallica Album With His Best Guitarwork
According to him, it's the one Metallica record on which his playing was "f--king spot on."
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Names the Album ‘Everyone in the World Should Own’
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett named Van Halen's self-titled debut as an album that 'everyone in the world should own.'
The Metallica Song That Made Kirk Hammett Cry
Though known for their heaviness, there is one song in the Metallica catalog that has moved Kirk Hammett to tears.
What Kirk Hammett Thought of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Before It Came Out
Kurt Cobain couldn't believe his response.
Setlist + Video – Pantera’s Club Show Full of Even More Surprises
Pantera played a 1,550 capacity venue and welcomed Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo onstage during "Walk."
The Band Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says Are the Real ‘Architects’ of Metal
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett credits one band as being the true 'architects' of heavy metal. Spoiler: it's not Black Sabbath.
Exodus’ Gary Holt Says Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Taught Him How to Play Guitar
Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt recalled when Metallica's Kirk Hammett taught him how to play guitar with a Rolling Stones song.
Interview: Steve Vai + Joe Satriani Share Stories From Longtime Friendship
After releasing their new song, "The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1,' Steve Vai and Joe Satriani discuss its personal meaning and how it ties into their long friendship.