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Kirk Hammett on Metallica's Forthcoming Album: 'It's a Pretty Slow Process'

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:26 +0000

There's no question that Metallica have their plate full, but guitarist Kirk Hammett says the band still hopes to have their next album out by 2014 -- yet he won't make any guarantees. In a new interview, Hammett gave an update on Metallica's next album, as well as their other projects.

Kirk Hammett Dishes on Next Metallica Album, 3D Film and 2013 Orion Music Festival

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:53:47 +0000

Kirk Hammett, lead shredder for Metallica, is a busy man. From writing and releasing his first book that chronicles his massive collection of horror movie memorabilia to filming a 3D movie with his bandmates, Hammett doesn't seem like he's slowing down anytime soon.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Discusses New Book 'Too Much Horror Business,' Scary Movies + More

Chuck Armstrong — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:23:33 +0000

On Sept. 25, iconic Metallica axeman Kirk Hammett released his first book, 'Too Much Horror Business,' which chronicles his massive horror movie memorabilia collection. In it, fans get a sneak peek at all of the goodies Hammett has been collecting since he was a child, laid out by decade beginning with the 1920s.

Kirk Hammett Excited for Metallica's Headlining Set at Voodoo Music Festival

Chuck Armstrong — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:19:11 +0000

On the heels of learning that Metallica will be taking over Green Day's headlining gig at the 2012 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, Loudwire had the chance to catch up with 'Tallica axeman Kirk Hammett. This will be Metallica's first concert in New Orleans since 2008, so needless to say there is a lot of excitement around the announcement.

Kirk Hammett Talks Upcoming Metallica Album, Recalls Encounters With Kurt Cobain

Chad Childers — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:05:25 +0000

Metallica are busy with their 3D film right now, but guitarist Kirk Hammett says work on their follow-up to ‘Death Magnetic’ will ‘happen soon.’ The guitarist tells Rolling Stone, “Right now, we’re kind of preoccupied with dealing with this 3D movie that we shot up in Canada last month. So that’s kind of taking our [...]

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Reveals 'Too Much Horror Business' Book Signing Appearances

Chad Childers — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:12:11 +0000

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is looking to scare up some extra business for his new book, 'Too Much Horror Business,' and will hit the road for a series of book signings next month.

Kirk Hammett Details Evolution of Metallica + Upcoming Book 'Too Much Horror Business'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:57:04 +0000

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is soon to release the book 'Too Much Horror Business -- The Kirk Hammett Collection,' which will feature the shredder's insane collection of all things horror. The Metallica legend recently spoke about the upcoming book to SFGate.com, also describing how the changes in his life will affect Metallica's next album.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Releasing First Book 'Too Much Horror Business'

Tree Riddle — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:01:21 +0000

As lead guitarist for Metallica, there’s not too many obstacles that Kirk Hammett has left to conquer. Perhaps that’s why the 49-year old will soon take on a different challenge — conquering the literary world with his first-ever book ‘Too Much Horror Business — The Kirk Hammett Collection.’

Dave Mustaine And Kirk Hammett Officially Bury The Hatchet

Tree Riddle — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:22:59 +0000

Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine was once the lead guitarist for a little band called Metallica. When he was replaced by Kirk Hammett in 1983, it started a long standing rivalry that has finally come to an end.

Kirk Hammett On "That Metal Show" Tonight

Maggie Meadows — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:36:45 +0000

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will be kicking off a new season of “That Metal Show” on VH1 Classic tonight. Hammett is expected to talk about playing live with metal’s “Big Four”. Kirk is the first and only member of Metallica to be on the show. From what I read this appearance was a long time [...]

Kirk Hammett Talks New Metallica Album

Tree Riddle — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:09:23 +0000

Lately there have been reports of Metallica preparing to record new material. According to lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, we may be wrapping our ears around new Metallica sooner than you think… Here’s what Kirk told Rolling Stone about their latest “recording project”: “We want to record it in two weeks. We had planned on doing it in March, but [...]

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Jams With Tool [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:28:44 +0000

Hawaiian concert goers were treated to an extra bonus at last Friday’s Tool show in Honolulu when Metallica’s lead axe man joined the band during “Lateralus”. Hammett played on an extended version of the song that segued into a portion of Metallica’s “Orion” and then back into Tool’s “Lateralus”. As if people in Hawaii don’t have it [...]