It really shocked me just to hear of the fans' response to 'St. Anger' not having guitar solos.
Kirk HammettMetallica is like the phoenix rising from the ashes. We set everything on fire, and this is what has risen from it - St. Anger being the fire and Death Magnetic being the phoenix.
Kirk HammettAlthough I'm a lead guitarist, I'd say that a good 95 percent of my time onstage is spent playing rhythm.
Kirk HammettFor me, one of the most perfect times to watch a horror movie is when it's cold and raining outside and there's pretty much no outdoor activity to be done. It kind of sets the mood.
Kirk Hammett