I've learned that there's a signature Metallica sound, and if we stray too far from that, our fans get impatient, or they just don't understand, or they miss the point. And I'm not saying that's a good thing or a bad thing; it's just something we have to contend with. Kirk Hammett badcontendfan share on social
Getting sequestered and not really knowing what to do with your time and then discovering, 'Oh, I can watch a bunch of horror movies' has probably played out in a lot of people's discovery of horror. Kirk Hammett bunchdiscoverdiscovery Change image and share on social
Everyone has a side to them that's kind of unexplained and feels misunderstood. Kirk Hammett feltkindmisunderstand Change image and share on social
Although I'm a lead guitarist, I'd say that a good 95 percent of my time onstage is spent playing rhythm. Kirk Hammett goodguitaristlead Change image and share on social
I feel like I've matured more musically than I have personally. But I totally embrace what becoming older has to offer. I find the wisdom that comes with each passing year is a trip. Kirk Hammett embracefeelfind Change image and share on social
A good horror movie should have peaks and valleys, a good horror movie should move you emotionally; a good horror movie should be exciting to watch and energizing in a weird kind of way. Kirk Hammett emotionallyenergizeexcit Change image and share on social
I was really, really wild in my early twenties and a bit self-destructive. Kirk Hammett bitedestructiveearly Change image and share on social
I didn't want to fall into the trap of competing with all these other great guitar players. I just want to sidestep the whole thing and get out of the race. Kirk Hammett competefallgreat Change image and share on social
I don't think success has changed us as people at all. We are the same lunatics that we were when this band first got going. We never see ourselves as being on a higher level than our fans. Kirk Hammett bandchangefan Change image and share on social
The word 'retirement' doesn't really sit well with me. There comes a time when you reach a position in society or culture where people will not let you retire. You can say, 'Alright, I'm going to hang up my guitar,' but people will still not let you retire. Kirk Hammett alrightcultureguitar share on social