Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo briefly transformed Gillette Stadium into Fenway Park.

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.

Scroll through to see if you share a birthday with a rock star.

But did Metallica pave the way for Nirvana?

Kirk Hammett explains the influence that went beyond the hue.

The rocker doesn't 'see any signs of us slowing down.'