Kirk Hammett’s signed guitar from Metallica’s ‘One’ video is up for auction

The guitar used by Kirk Hammett in the video for Metallica‘s classic single ‘One’ has gone up for auction. The ESP 400 series instrument, which is said to be ​in “excellent” condition, is now available to bid on through Heritage Auctions for a limited period. Its current bid price is $26,000 (£18,900). Hammett’s signature appears …

Metallica’s James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember the first time they met Kirk Hammett

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has said his bandmates James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich don’t remember the first time they met him. Hammett joined the metal titans in 1983, and prior to that he played in the band Exodus. In a lengthy new interview for Gibson’s ‘Icons’ series, Hammett remembered meeting the pair for the first …

Slash, Kirk Hammett and Tom Morello perform Eddie Van Halen tribute at 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen during its virtual ceremony last night (November 7), with a powerful performance led by Guns N’ Roses‘ Slash, Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett and Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello. The legendary guitarist died last month after losing a long battle with throat cancer. His …