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“Writing and Recording Isn’t Just About Creating Music… It’s Also an Act of Self-Creation”: Tom Morello Expands on His New Solo Album
By Joe Bosso published
Armed with just his phone and extensive network of musical cohorts, the guitarist takes his instruments into uncharted territory on ‘The Atlas Underground Fire.’
![Kirk Hammett holds two 'Burst Les Pauls – "Greeny" and "Gemini"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LD4M6EBAQPtJbBSbrjDsGF-320-80.jpg)
The Story of "Gemini," the Older Sibling of the Legendary "Greeny" Les Paul
By Jackson Maxwell published
Gibson's Cesar Gueikian unknowingly acquired the 'Burst made directly before Greeny, and learned about the two Les Pauls' connection while on the phone with Greeny's owner, Metallica's Kirk Hammett.
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Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff published
Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.
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“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’
By Joe Bosso published
The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.
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Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned
By Jackson Maxwell published
Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000.
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Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction
By Jackson Maxwell published
Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.
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Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type is on the Auction Block
By Jackson Maxwell published
Bidding for the guitar – which was used in the song's MTV-favored music video – currently sits at $26,000.
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All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Streamed Online in April
By Jackson Maxwell published
Featuring Mick Fleetwood, Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more, the concert took place at the London Palladium last February.
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