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Also in issue 373! Interviews: Nita Strauss, Jake Kiszka, The Lemon Twigs and more! Reviews: Gibson Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul Standard, Walrus Audio Fundamental Series, EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15w 1x10 Combo, IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal, Two Notes ReVolt Guitar, Apogee Jam X. Learn songs by Kiss, Red Hot…

Fan footage shows the Metallica guitarist clutching his leg between playing sections in the song’s opening minutes

The two last spoke backstage at the 2004 Download Festival, as Hammett frantically searched for a temporary replacement for an ill Lars Ulrich

Metallica's Kirk Hammett relives playing Download 2004 with Joey Jordison for a forthcoming oral history of the UK festival

How the rhythm and lead styles of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett will power up your metal playing fast

Metallica have gone from being a cult metal band to a commercial juggernaut and a household name. But even with new album 72 Seasons storming charts worldwide they’re still figuring out what it's all about

Kirk Hammett remembers when Rush frontman Geddy Lee showed up at a Metallica show

Following a pair of five-figure Custom versions, here’s the everyman Greeny. But is it a valid introduction or simply a slightly pimped version of an existing Les Paul?

Metallica were facing oblivion at the turn of the millennium. 20 years ago today, they'd release the album that'd turn their fortunes around - and go down in infamy