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.

'Greeny is a little jealous,' remarked the guitarist.

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

He's just one of the guys.

The guitarist is a big fan of the classics.

Is that not the biggest pedal you've ever seen?

Kirk Hammett wanted to create the next "Smoke on the Water" with "Enter Sandman."