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Tue, 07 May 2024 20:15:35 GMT en-US hourly 1 https://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2011/09/WGRD_LOGO-v2.png Kirk Hammett - 97.9 WGRD https://wgrd.com Carbon Interview: Steve Vai + Joe Satriani Share Stories From Longtime Friendship https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/interview-steve-vai-joe-satriani/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:03:03 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jon Luini https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000586777 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Names the Best Guitar Solo of 2024 So Far https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-names-best-guitar-solo-2024-so-far/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:05:35 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Christian Petersen / Wagner Meier / Getty Images, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000585014 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Names the Surprising Guitarist Who Influenced Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’ https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-names-surprising-guitarist-influenced-metallica-kill-em-all/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:35:24 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jeff Kravitz, Getty Images / Megaforce Records / YouTube: Singular Vision Productions / Elena Brovko, iStock/Getty Images Plus https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000577593 wgrd.com grand-rapids Hammett Accused of Aiding Death of Guitar Solos https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/angel-vivaldi-blasts-kirk-hammett-reason-why-guitar-solos-are-dying/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:55:35 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Photo by Ross Halfin / YouTube: Angel Vivaldi / yayayoyo, iStock/Getty Images Plus https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000577293 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Admits Metallica’s ‘Shadows Follow’ Has Sonic Nod to ‘Batman’ Theme https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/batman-metallica-shadows-follow-kirk-hammett/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:52:07 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Scott Legato / Silver Screen Collection / Hulton Archive, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000576941 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica’s Kirk Hammett – Most Non-Musicians ‘Are Not Going to Remember Guitar Solos’ https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-kirk-hammett-most-non-musicians-not-going-remember-guitar-solos/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:41:40 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jeff Kravitz, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000576454 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Says Lars Ulrich Saw Ghosts in ‘Haunted’ Studio Where Metallica Recorded ‘Kill ‘Em All’ https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-lars-ulrich-saw-ghosts-in-haunted-studio-where-metallica-recorded-kill-em-all/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:56:19 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Metal Mayhem ROC / Ethan Miller, Getty Images / Megaforce Records / Marina Parfenova, iStock / Getty Images Plus https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000574970 wgrd.com grand-rapids Musicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/musicians-refuse-eat-turkey-thanksgiving/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:20:32 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Miikka Skaffari/FilmMagic, Getty Images Francois Guillot, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000533286 wgrd.com grand-rapids Robert Trujillo Reveals Metallica’s ‘Weird’ Pre-Show Workout Routine https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/robert-trujillo-reveals-metallica-pre-show-workout-routine/ Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:30:33 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Tim Saccenti / Canva / Inside Creative House, iStock/Getty Images Plus https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000571603 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica's Mostly Old School Power Trip Set https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-power-trip-festival-setlist-kirk-hammett-flubs-nothing-else-matters/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:53:41 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Kevin Mazur, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000568228 wgrd.com grand-rapids Dee Snider Criticizes Concept Behind Metallica’s ‘No Repeat Weekend’ – ‘It’s Kind of Self-Serving’ https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/dee-snider-criticizes-metallica-no-repeat-weekend/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:49:48 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Ethan Miller, Getty Images / Theo Wargo, Getty Images / Canva https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000564514 wgrd.com grand-rapids Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Won’t Push His Kids to Have a Career in Music https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-metallica-kirk-hammett-wont-push-his-kids-career-music/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:45:32 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jeff Kravitz, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000564285 wgrd.com grand-rapids Why Kirk Hammett Looks to Dimebag Darrell When Choosing a Wah Pedal https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-kirk-hammett-dimebag-wah-pedal/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:39:51 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jo Hale, Stringer/Getty Images / Paul Natkin, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000563287 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Reveals the Hardest Thing About Being in Metallica With James Hetfield (And Why It’s a Good Thing) https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-hardest-thing-being-in-metallica-with-james-hetfield/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:44:04 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Torben Christensen, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000563154 wgrd.com grand-rapids Here’s Why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Embraces Creative Risks + Contentious Responses https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-kirk-hammett-embraces-creative-risks-contentious-responses-metallica/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:46:25 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Rick Beato / Warner Bros. Records / Elektra Records / Canva https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000563040 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Still Wonders What Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Would Sound Like With Cliff Burton https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-wonders-metallica-and-justice-for-all-with-cliff-burton/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:06:23 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Francois Guillot, Getty Images / Elektra / Pete Cronin, Redfers/Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000562919 wgrd.com grand-rapids Why Kirk Hammett Thinks Metallica’s First Two Albums Were Special https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-kirk-hammett-thinks-metallica-first-two-albums-special/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:35:15 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Theo Wargo, Getty Images / MegaForce Records https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000561870 wgrd.com grand-rapids Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Unleash Scorching Live Debut During North American Tour Kickoff https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/setlist-photos-video-metallica-live-debut-north-american-tour-kickoff/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:45:04 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Jim Powers https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000561563 wgrd.com grand-rapids Is There Still Beef Between Dave Mustaine and Metallica? Mustaine’s Answer May Surprise You https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/is-there-beef-between-dave-mustaine-metallica-mustaine-answer-may-surprise-you/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:37:51 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Mike Lewis, Redferns / Tim Saccenti / aurielaki, iStock/Getty Images Plus https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000558376 wgrd.com grand-rapids Best Metallica Needle Drops in Pop Culture https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/top-metallica-needle-drops-pop-culture/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:13:53 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Spencer Platt, Getty Images / YouTube: Game Movie Brazil / YouTube: Angieee98 / YouTube: Netflix / YouTube: ScreamFactoryTV https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000557225 wgrd.com grand-rapids Mustaine Says Kirk Keeping His Solos Was 'Honorable' https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/dave-mustaine-honor-kirk-hammett-kept-his-metallica-solos/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:08:13 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Suzanne Cordeiro, Getty Images / Michael Kovac, Getty Images / MegaForce Records https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000557056 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Recalls the Last Time He Ever Saw Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-kirk-hammett-last-time-saw-pantera-dimebag-darrell/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:42:13 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jo Hale, Stringer/Getty Images / Paul Natkin, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000556154 wgrd.com grand-rapids 11 Asian American + Pacific Islander Musicians Who’ve Made Epic Contributions to Rock + Metal https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/asian-americans-pacific-islander-americans-epic-contributions-rock-metal/ Mon, 29 May 2023 17:55:03 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Kevin Winter (2) / Michael Buckner, Getty Imaes https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000554817 wgrd.com grand-rapids Watch Kirk Hammett, Johnny Depp + Billy Gibbons Unite at Jeff Beck Tribute Concert https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/watch-kirk-hammett-johnny-depp-billy-gibbons-jeff-beck-tribute-concert/ Tue, 23 May 2023 15:37:09 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Incognito / Charlie Crowhurst, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000554359 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica’s Second Paris Show Includes Another Explosive Tour Debut – See Video https://wgrd.com/metallica-second-paris-show-explosive-tour-debut-video/ Sun, 21 May 2023 15:05:37 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Xavier's Live Metal Music Channel / YouTube: TheRealDouk / YouTube: Hristo Hristov https://wgrd.com/?p=582561 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Says He + James Connect in a Dark Place https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-james-hetfield-connect-place-not-comfortable/ Tue, 02 May 2023 15:57:11 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Paul Bergen, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000552013 wgrd.com grand-rapids Setlist, Photos + Video – Metallica Play Second Show of ‘No Repeat Weekend’ in Amsterdam https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-setlist-video-april-29-2023-amsterdam/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:23:50 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Bart van Heumen / YouTube: Erynn Halvorson https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000551715 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Doesn't Care If You Don't Like Him Using Wah Pedal https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/why-metallica-kirk-hammett-loves-wah-pedal/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:15:16 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Francois Guillot, Getty Images / Diabluses, iStock/Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000551327 wgrd.com grand-rapids YouTuber Who Wrote New Metallica ‘Lux Aeterna’ Solo Destroys Kirk Hammett’s Defense of His Own Playing https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/youtuber-bradley-hall-blasts-kirk-hammett-defense-lux-aeterna-solo/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:53:49 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Bradley Hall / Michael Kovac, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000550337 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says His Belief in Meditation Is ‘Extreme’ https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-kirk-hammett-meditation-beliefs-extreme/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:15:49 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Theo Wargo, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000549992 wgrd.com grand-rapids James Hetfield Turned Down Opportunity to Buy ‘Greeny’ Guitar Before Kirk Hammett https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/james-hetfield-turned-down-opportunity-buy-greeny-guitar-before-kirk-hammett/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:14:21 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Howard Stern Show https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000549741 wgrd.com grand-rapids How Kirk Hammett + Lars Ulrich Teamed Up to Perfect Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ Riff https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/how-metallica-kirk-hammett-lars-ulrich-wrote-enter-sandman/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:07:58 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Francois Guillot, Getty Images / Nigel Crane, Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000549448 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica Members Reveal the First Albums They Ever Owned https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-members-first-albums-they-owned/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:28:36 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> YouTube: Jimmy Kimmel Live! / Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000549352 wgrd.com grand-rapids Metallica Announce Four-Night ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Residency https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/metallica-announce-jimmy-kimmel-live-residency/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:26:43 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Tim Saccenti / Kevin Winter/Getty Images https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000549027 wgrd.com grand-rapids Kirk Hammett Names ‘Master of Puppets’ His Favorite Metallica Album https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/kirk-hammett-names-master-of-puppets-favorite-metallica-album/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:35:05 GMT Continue reading…]]> Continue reading…]]> Jeff Kravitz, Getty Images / Elektra Records https://wgrd.com/?p=3660000000548043 wgrd.com grand-rapids