Kirk Hammett

Guitarist took on the task of finding stand-in drummers when Lars Ulrich fell ill ahead of Download show in 2004.

Metallica guitarist explains why he doesn't often discuss his fascination for AC/DC counterpart.

"Yeah, my f---ing friends down the street could probably play a better solo than 'Lux Æterna' – but what's the point?" guitarist asks.

Guitarist tries to avoid getting into the same bind with newer tracks.

Future rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.

"He's tearing it up," veteran guitarist says of younger player.

Metallica guitarist thinks the hero era might be over while Tool guitarist hopes a new star will rise.

GNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie.

Metallica guitarist joined by Mick Fleetwood on version of “Man of the World.”

They sued after discovering a leaked demo of "I Disappear" was circulating on the file-sharing service.

Book and music project to arrive this year.

The guitarist admits he's routinely rejected by his bandmates.