“I don't think success has changed us as people at all. We are the same lunatics that we were when this band first got going. We never see ourselves as being on a higher level than our fans.” PeopleThinkingFirstsLevelsFansChangedHigherBandHigher LevelMetallica Author:Kirk Hammett
“Jeff Beck is one of my heroes and has been since I first picked up a guitar.” FirstsHas BeensHeroGuitarMy Hero Author:Kirk Hammett
“When you're first starting out, there's always the temptation to hide behind distortion because it lets you get away with murder. But, when it comes to rhythm work, you've gotta back off that gain control a bit, especially if you're playing with another guitarist.” IfsFirstsBitsBehindsGainsMurderStartingTemptationRhythmGet AwayDistortionGuitaristStarting Out Author:Kirk Hammett
“When I got my first Marshall amp, it was so empowering. No one ever forgets their first Marshall amp if you're a guitar player pursuing a big powerful sound. I mean, no one ever forgets their first Marshall amp.” IfsFirstsMeanBigsSoundForgetPowerfulPlayerGuitarEmpoweringGuitar Player Author:Kirk Hammett
