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Kirk Hammett says he’s sitting on hundreds of riffs for Metallica’s next album and planning another solo record
By Elizabeth Swann published
The Metallica guitarist says his new songs span the genres, from classical to “heavy stuff” and funk

Kirk Hammett takes us deep inside 'The Collection,' his new tome from Gibson Publishing
By Gary Graff published
The guitarist tells us about the guitars he's won and those he's lost as he admits "in the process of trading up, sometimes you have some remorse"

How Prince, Robert Fripp, and Kirk Hammett flew the flag for underdog luthiers
By Phil Weller published
Off-brand guitars have found great fame under the fingers of great players, proving there’s plenty to admire beyond the major manufacturers

"We were like, ‘Who?’” Metallica's first national tour left audiences scratching their heads.
By Phil Weller published
The British metal act Raven sheds light on the thrash giant’s tour for their debut album, 'Kill ‘Em All'

And the winner of this year’s Maddest Cyber Monday Deal Award? This 6 grand saving on the Kirk Hammett Flying V…
By Scott Rowley published
I dunno about you, but I might get two.

Kirk Hammett show and discuss 17 of his rarest guitars in a new in-depth video from Gibson TV
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist presents his Les Paul Standards, Korina Explorers and Flying Vs, and much more in the Gibson TV documentary

David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player

Fernandes Guitars, Japanese brand loved by Kirk Hammett and The Edge, files for bankruptcy
By Phil Weller published
The budget guitar builder, founded in 1969, cited a poor performance in the second-hand market and increased competition for its $2.75m debt

Slash Called Him the “Most Passionate Gibson Guitar Enthusiast” While Tony Iommi Said He Transformed the Company: Cesar Gueikian Is Appointed President and CEO of Gibson Brands
By Rod Brakes published
Self-confessed “guitar nerd” Cesar Gueikian says he is “honored and humbled to take on the permanent CEO role”
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