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Dave Mustaine Drops Bombshell: METALLICA’s Biggest Hit Borrowed From Another Band

Dave Mustaine, founder of Megadeth and original guitarist for Metallica, is once again stirring controversy — this time accusing his former bandmates of musical theft on one of their biggest…

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METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett Calls Current PANTERA Lineup ‘Tribute Band’

In a recent interview with Star Tribune, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett shared his perspective on the current Pantera lineup, expressing that while he appreciates the effort to keep the band’s…

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Kirk Hammett Says He Feels Guilty About Departing From EXODUS

Guitarist Kirk Hammett believes he belongs to Metallica, and despite this, he kind of felt guilty when he left Exodus back in 1983, the same year he joined Metallica. During…

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METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett Says He’s Afraid To Re-Listen To “Lulu” Album

During a recent appearance to NME, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett talked about Loud Reed and ”Lulu” album, saying he finds it difficult to listen to the album again. Kirk said: ”That was one of…

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Welcome New Supergroup Featuring Legendary Alex Lifeson, Tom Morello & Kirk Hammett

In a recent interview with UCR, Rush’s Alex Lifeson revealed that he’s working on new music along with RATM’s Tom Morello and Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. Here’s what Lifeson said: “I think…

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Kirk Hammett Admits Feeling Guilty To Leave EXODUS: “I Used EXODUS Riffs In METALLICA”

During a conversation with Metal Hammer, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett looked back on joining the band in 1983 after leaving Exodus. Kirk reached the subject while discussing Metallica’s…

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Guitarist Kirk Hammett Reveals Which METALLICA Solo He’s Most Satisfied With

Without any doubt, solos are a big part of Metallica. From the blistering Master Of Puppets to Fade To Black, they reflect a bit of heavy metal noodling. And, of course,…

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METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett Shares Bloody Guitar Photo: “My Fingers Were Bleeding”

Metallica axeman Kirk Hammett posted a photo on his Instagram account showing his bloody guitar after Paris Concert. He said: “My fingers bleed for Paris ? ? ?” Metallica are currently…

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METALLICA Guitarist Recalls The Moment When He Was Doing Yoga In Hawaii & Received a Missile Alert

In a recent interview conducted by Metallica fan club So What!, guitarist Kirk Hammett remembered an event from earlier this year when he was in his home in Hawaii…

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METALLICA Guitarist on What He Thinks About Absence of Solos on ‘St. Anger’

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett discussed the lack of solos on the band’s 2003 record “St. Anger,” telling Metal Hammer during a recent interview: [metalwani_content_ad] “I guess it was…

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