The concept of clearing one's mind before performing a task so that it is consumed by nothing but that task, yet is open at the same time to anything that might happen - that concept can be applied to playing guitar, and it's enormously helpful for improvising. Kirk Hammett applyclearconcept share on social
We wanted to offer something new to our audience. I hate it when bands stop taking chances. Kirk Hammett audiencebandchance Change image and share on social
If a guitar is too easy for me to play, it makes me too laid back. I like to battle with my guitar. Kirk Hammett backbattleeasy Change image and share on social
I've been into horror movies ever since I was five years old. Kirk Hammett havehorrormovie Change image and share on social
One of my favorite horror films of the Nineties was 'Event Horizon.' Kirk Hammett eventfavoritefilm Change image and share on social
When I got my first Marshall amp, it was so empowering. No one ever forgets their first Marshall amp if you're a guitar player pursuing a big powerful sound. I mean, no one ever forgets their first Marshall amp. Kirk Hammett ampbigempower share on social
When people are confronted with something they've never seen before, they really don't know how to react. Kirk Hammett confronthavepeople 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
It really shocked me just to hear of the fans' response to 'St. Anger' not having guitar solos. Kirk Hammett angerfanguitar Change image and share on social
Much of my playing is rhythmic and choppy; I use a lot of double stops. The wah just accents all those stops and chops and brings out the rhythmic aspect that much more. Kirk Hammett accentaspectbring Change image and share on social
