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James Hetfield

The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history
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James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett perform live with Metallica.
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett: “The Most Surprising Thing About Our Guitar Rigs” Metallica's co-guitarists go deep on gear in this classic GP interview.

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Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett Talk Axe-Fx Rigs, Censored Songs and Making Hardwired...

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 April 17

The Metallica axemen take you behind the scenes of Hardwired … to Self-Destruct.

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