Kirk Hammett Archives

Exodus – British Disaster: The Battle of ’89 (Live at the Astoria) (Live Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockMay 31, 2024

Of all the Thrash Metal bands to make a name for themselves during the 1980s, Exodus arguably possessed the most attitude. Rough, tough, and fueled by an almost Punk Rock vitriol, the sound of Exodus feels like a jab to the jaw. A band that ... Read More

Metallica – 72 Seasons (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeMay 15, 2023

Legends within the world of Heavy Metal, Metallica offer their fans a walk down memory lane with the brand-new studio album 72 Seasons. Released on April 14, 2023 via their own record label Blackened Recordings, it marks the band’s first studio effort since 2016’s Hardwired… to ... Read More

Santana – Blessings and Miracles (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeDecember 30, 2021

Santana, the band led by Mexican-American Guitarist/Songwriter Carlos Santana, are one of the best selling acts of all-time. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a multiple Grammy award winner, and a leader in crossing musical genres, they legends with a rich ... Read More

Metallica – …And Justice for All 30 Years Later

Vito TanziVito TanziAugust 25, 2018

By the dawn of 1988, the United States and foreign world forces were engaged in a multitude of epic political, nuclear, and wartime conflict. A global shift, these events changed the landscape of our world in ways which remain relevant to this very day. As ... Read More

Michael Schenker Fest – Resurrection (Album Review)

Vito TanziVito TanziFebruary 26, 2018

A man of many projects, Hard Rock Guitarist Michael Schenker returns under the moniker – Michael Schenker Fest – as the bands debut album Resurrection is set to drop Friday, March 2, 2018 thanks to the good people at Nuclear Blast Records. For over 40 years, Schenker ... Read More

Metallica – Reload 20 Years Later

Vito TanziVito TanziNovember 18, 2017

Recognized as the Led Zeppelin of their generation, Metallica – James Hetfield (vocals/guitar), Kirk Hammett (lead guitar), Cliff Burton (bass), and Lars Ulrich (drums) – exploded out of San Francisco’s Bay Area in 1983 and firmly stole the reigns as top draw on the Thrash Metal scene. ... Read More

Kirk Hammett

Exodus – British Disaster: The Battle of ’89 (Live at the Astoria) (Live Album Review)

Metallica – 72 Seasons (Album Review)

Santana – Blessings and Miracles (Album Review)

Metallica – …And Justice for All 30 Years Later

Michael Schenker Fest – Resurrection (Album Review)

Metallica – Reload 20 Years Later

Exodus – British Disaster: The Battle of ’89 (Live at the Astoria) (Live Album Review)

Metallica – 72 Seasons (Album Review)

Santana – Blessings and Miracles (Album Review)

Metallica – …And Justice for All 30 Years Later

Michael Schenker Fest – Resurrection (Album Review)

Metallica – Reload 20 Years Later

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Donna Pescow

Interview – Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny

Interview – Jem Tayle & Boris Williams of Vamberator

DMX – Let Us Pray: Chapter X (Album Review)

John Oates – Reunion (Album Review)

EC Comics – Epitaphs From The Abyss (Comic Review)