New Releases David Ellefson On Megadeth Covering Metallica’s ‘Ride The Lightning’: ‘Now Here’s Dave Playing Kirk’s Solo’ David Ellefson zeroed in on the record's most controversial track: a cover of Metallica's 1984 classic, "Ride The Lightning." Ogorthul7 days ago
News Dave Mustaine Reveals Why Megadeth’s ‘Ride The Lightning’ Solo Still Sounds Like Kirk Hammett’s Version Dave Mustaine has detailed the creative choices behind Megadeth’s fresh rendition of "Ride The Lightning". OgorthulJanuary 3, 2026
News Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Recalls Playing Kirk Hammett’s Legendary ‘Greeny’ Les Paul: ‘The Mojo Is Off The Charts’ Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith recently shared a fascinating story about his private encounter with one of rock history's most mythical instruments. OgorthulDecember 15, 2025
News Kirk Hammett’s Guitar Used At Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ Show Fetches Over $76,000 At Auction A custom Gibson played by Metallica’s Kirk Hammett at a major metal event has sold for $76,800, far exceeding its pre-auction estimate. OgorthulNovember 26, 2025
News Metallica’s Robert Trujillo And Kirk Hammett Deliver AC/DC And Rose Tattoo Covers At Sydney Show Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and guitarist Kirk Hammett closed out the band’s Australian tour with a final, fitting "doodle". OgorthulNovember 15, 2025
News Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Reveals His Greatest Motörhead Song Ever Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has named Motörhead's iconic 1980 single "Ace Of Spades" as the band's greatest song. OgorthulOctober 27, 2025
News Exodus’ Gary Holt Says Kirk Hammett Deserves ‘Double Credit’: ‘He Is One Of The Founders Of Thrash Metal’ Exodus guitarist Gary Holt defended Kirk Hammett, calling him "one of the founders of thrash metal" and slamming his exclusion as "bulls***." OgorthulSeptember 26, 2025
News Metallica’s Robert Trujillo And Kirk Hammett Pay Surprise Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne With Iconic ‘Doodle’ (Video) In a surprise move, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed a "doodle" of Ozzy's iconic song. OgorthulAugust 29, 2025
News Metallica’s James Hetfield On Stage Vs. Real Life: ‘I Feel So Much More Comfortable Up There’ Metallica frontman James Hetfield gave a candid and introspective look into the psychological challenges of his life as a rock icon. OgorthulJune 14, 2025
News Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Doesn’t ‘Believe In Retirement’: ‘The Goal Was To Die Onstage’ Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett has declared that he has no intention of ever retiring from music. OgorthulJune 14, 2025