Kirk Hammett

composer

12 episodes on 9 shows, about 10 hours, since August 2017.

Kirk Hammett's 2026 in podcasts: 3 shows. See Kirk Hammett's 2026.

Topics: Culture & Arts.

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  • Let The 80's Rock! *New Hollywood Undead, Armored Saint, Butcher Babies, Accept (feat Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, Mikkey Dee), Jelusick, Pro-Pain, Avatar, Crimson Love, Rotten Cotton Candy, Surge & Even In Death
    THE ALL THINGS METAL SHOW

    Here's the new episode #121 The ATM Let The 80's Rock! Show 06-09-2026 New music from Hollywood Undead, Armored Saint, Butcher Babies, Accept (feat Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, Mikkey Dee), Jelusick, Pro-Pain & Avatar Local music from Crimson Love, Rotten Cotton Candy, Surge & Even In Death Track Listing: Slaughter - Desperately Lizzy Borden - American Metal (Live) Bad News - Drink Til I Die Hollywood Undead - Feels Like Home Love/Hate - One More Round Pretty Maids - Yellow Rain Ratt - Way Cool Jr Crimson Love - Run Up the Racks The Godz - Under the Table Dream Theater - Pull Me Under David Lee Roth - Tobacco Road Armored Saint - Every Man - Any Man The Cult - Rain (Live) Cinderella - Shake Me Accept (feat Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, Mikkey Dee & more) - Fast as a Shark Rhino Bucket - Beat to Death Like a Dog Jackyl - Dirty Little Mind Metal Church - Highway Star Rotten Cotton Candy - Under 21 Europe - Danger on the Track Vinnie Vincent Invasion - Deeper and Deeper Banshee - Ingrid Butcher Babies - Blame it on the Wind Faster Pussycat - Slip of the Tongue The Rods (feat. Ronnie James Dio) - Metal Will Never Die Jelusick - Jaws of Life Damn Yankees - High Enough Savatage - Edge of Thorns Motley Crue - Piece of Your Action Surge - Crazy little Bitch Stryper - Soldiers Under Command D-A-D - Sleeping My Day Away Pro-Pain - Scorched Earth Cats In Boots - Evil Angel Annihilator - Set the World on Fire Even In Death - Separate Ways Hericane Alice - Badboy Breakout Lillian Axe - Dream of a Lifetime W.A.S.P. - Blind in Texas Avatar - Crying Fire Black 'n Blue - Hold On to 18 Black Sabbath - The Mob Rules Bon Jovi - Born to Be My Baby

  • The Metallica Report - Life Burns Faster with Kirk Hammett & Lars Ulrich
    SoundStack

    This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée discuss Metallica’s forthcoming residency at Sphere in Las Vegas: Life Burns Faster. Joining them in the anticipation and excitement are Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich, with Lars having recently taken part in the inaugural ’Tallica Talk phone-in show on SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Sphere - Life Burns Faster: metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSphere Maximum Metallica: metallica.lnk.to/MaximumMetallica Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Life Burns Faster with Kirk Hammett & Lars Ulrich
    The Metallica Report

    This week on The Metallica Report… Steffan and Renée discuss Metallica’s forthcoming residency at Sphere in Las Vegas: Life Burns Faster. Joining them in the anticipation and excitement are Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich, with Lars having recently taken part in the inaugural ’Tallica Talk phone-in show on SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Sphere - Life Burns Faster: metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSphere Maximum Metallica: metallica.lnk.to/MaximumMetallica Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Anatomy of A Song with Kirk Hammett on Fuel and Creeping Death
    The Metallica Report

    This week on The Metallica Report… Kirk Hammett checks in from the tropics to bring us through two songs he had a major hand in, “Fuel” and “Creeping Death.” In each case, he looks back at the influences that helped the ideas grow, as well as the guitars used to create them, and offers further insight into how the creative Kirk mind works. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. The Kirk Hammett Collection: kvhcollection.com Become A Fifth Member: metallica.com/register Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour Wanna be featured in a future fan debate? metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Roundtable Q&A with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo
    The Metallica Report

    The week of June 25, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée celebrate 100 episodes of The Metallica Report! Joining them for this major milestone are James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert for a roundtable-style question and answer session fueled by fan submissions. It’s fun, loose, and engaging—the quintessential Metalli-chat vibe. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday.Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour M72 map - m72map.metallica.com Load Remastered Pre-Order & Merch - https://www.metallica.com/store/load-remastered Metallica Saved My Life - https://www.fathomentertainment.com/metallica-saved-my-life Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett & Robert Trujillo
    The Metallica Report

    The week of July 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Episode #50: James Hetfield; Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo July 10, 2024 This week on The Metallica Report… It’s our 50th episode! First, Steffan checks in with James on how M72 2024 has been treating him so far and just how he and those priceless guitars feel about performing in the pouring rain. Then, Steffan and Renée celebrate the big 5-0 by dipping back into the archives to relive some of their favorite moments from episodes past. Thanks for spending some time with us each week and for being such loyal and supportive listeners! The Metallica Report - your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Upcoming M72 Tour Dates: https://www.metallica.com/tour Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: http://metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Metal Mayhem ROC: Kirk Hammett Interview

    On this episode, we’re joined by Kirk Hammett of Metallica to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the “Kill ‘Em All” album. In this special installment of Metal Mayhem ROC, we go back in time for an in-depth look back at the rehearsals & the recording of the album that took place in our hometown of Rochester, NY in 1983. In this feature conversation, Kirk gets reacquainted with some of the people who lived it with Metallica, both professionally & on the friendship side of the relationships with the band. Showcased in this exclusive interview are over 40 never seen before candid photos from the studio & the surrounding Rochester area, Lakeshore Record Exchange, The Riverboat concert with Raven & so much more, all of which have been unearthed from personal collections & scrapbooks! In addition, we re-visit with the MetLife Stadium (NJ) August 2023 gigs & Kirk reveals what his passion is for New Jersey outside of music (hint: sand & surf), and he opens up about his fervor for Deep Purple & Tommy Bolin. This is a true trip down Heavy Metal memory lane & a unique conversation that unveils the human & personal side of this Heavy Metal legend, brought to you exclusively from Metal Mayhem ROC. Thank you for the support and remember to always KEEP IT HEAVY. Visit the website and join the Metal mayhem ROC community. Sign up for our weekly newsletter keeping you updated on all new podcast episodes as well as reminders for our live Radio show on Monday nights. METAL MAYHEM ROC SOCIALS: https://metalmayhemroc.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@metalmayhemroc1851 https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalmayhemroc https://www.instagram.com/metalmayhemroc/ https://twitter.com/MetalmayhemR https://metaldevastationradio.com/ http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Metallica SOCIALS: https://www.metallica.com/ https://www.allwithinmyhands.org/ Other links: Metallica: Exclusive never heard outtakes from the “Kill ‘Em All” sessions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VB0XrYipyIV3yi2LNPm2U?si=AvZLrAB-R9uJYfhsnc6Xiw Andrew Wroblewski: Kill em All Sound engineere shares Recording experience with Metallica. https://open.spotify.com/episode/79dRHfAONtNtVoDnMrus9P?si=a80bc0d32cf340ca Lakeshore Record Exchange history with Ron Stein: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wcwPdo5bV8Qsp7MKopbZH?si=db6c89917bd74e64 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uNbbVDkf4p0jxgCO8pRbr?si=a7275743ea1046bd https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e6h8vZKtJN52bOoLMMaJw?si=17b62bbb0b114140 The Meaning Of Metallica- Ride The Lyrics: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pEsCrWpG8abzsn5CytzlG?si=c94e9e45b49b4aac Bastardane INTERVIEW: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GrxV6dUFkFEnydV8T5GXV?si=v07OXASnRpODcfWcJ4KCGQ Metallica ALL ACCESS New Jersey “NO REPEAT” WEEKEND review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6y9mmU94Wk2CSlj7mjFWj1?si=C5WDpPxVRMicHrTaLBQjyA The Metallica Report Podcast Co-Hosts INTERVIEW with Steffan Chirazi & Renee Richardson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cq5NVIJNQmuk41rFggWUG?si=GbHDuHhvSt-KFg-fpTzsZw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Everything's Connected (feat. Kirk Hammett)

    Jay, Dan and the crew discuss the lack of cleanliness amongst previous generations, particularly those settling the West. Jacob tells a surprising story of getting a happy ending massage. Dan interviews Kirk Hammett of Metallica for the 30 year anniversary of The Black Album and The Blacklist Album out now! Stream "The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson & Dan Soder" for 3 months free on the SiruisXM app! Offer Details Apply: www.SiriusXM.com/Bonfire Follow us on all social media @TheBonfireXM @DanSoder www.DanSoder.com @BigJayOakerson www.BigJayComedy.com Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus .

  • Episode 211 - Icons: Kirk Hammett Interview

    Happy New Year! In this episode we break down the wonderful Gibson Icons interview with Kirk Hammett which details his musical journey with Metallica from the beginning days of Bay Area thrash through the world dominance of the Black Album. We also discuss the news that Metallica is working on their "heaviest" album to date, Metallica's record breaking streaming numbers and the revenge of a Tik Tok True. A sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who continues to support Metal Up Your Podcast through listening, sharing, engagement on social media and Patreon. We're excited to put 2020 behind us and look forward to joining you every week in 2021 to talk about the greatest heavy metal band of all time, the mighty Metallica. Cheers! If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe here : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 2-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here: http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Official Website here: http://metalupyourpodcast.com Purchase Cover Our World Blackened, Volume 1 here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cover-our-world-blackened-vol-1/1442721389 Purchase Cover Our World Blackened, Volume 2 here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cover-our-world-blackened-vol-2/1464606181 Follow us on all social media platforms. Write in at: metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com If you get value from Metal Up Your Podcast , the best way to support the show is to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077 Want more MUYP? You can support the show directly by becoming a Patron . Patrons at the $5 tier receive: Volumes 1–4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EPs Invitations to appear on the show to discuss Metallica concerts you’ve attended. The ability to submit questions to past guests including Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg , and members of Metallica’s crew. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcast Join the MUYP Discord Server to continue the conversation: https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8t Support Clint’s music: Lunar Satan : <a href="https://distrokid.co

  • Bodhi Talks to Kirk Hammett From Metallica
    BIG 100 On-Demand

    Bodhi interviews Metallica's Kirk Hammett backstage from the first show of their World Wired Tour North American leg.

  • Interview with Kirk Hammett of Metallica
    CFOX

    Before their WorldWired tour stop at BC Place in Vancouver, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett spent 10 minutes to yap with CFOX. Hammett talks about the setlist creation for their current WorldWired tour. His favourite song to played off Hardwired....To Self Destruct, how they still love playing the classic Metallica songs for the fans, being in spired by jazz legen John Coltrane, taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani in the early 80s, and his collection of horror movie memorabilia. Shout out to CFOX producer Jello and Jeff O'Neil Show producer Adam for being part of the team. And thank you to Charlotte and Scott at Warner Music Canada for the hook up.

  • AD Talks to Kirk Hammett of Metallica backstage
    A.D. On The Radio

    AD Talks to Kirk Hammet of Metallica backstage in the Metallica tuning room before they take the stage in San Diego. They talk Hendrix, Hardwired, humble beginnings, surfing San Diego, and which member of the Metallica KNEW they'd be the biggest band in the world

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Podcasts Kirk Hammett has appeared on

Kirk Hammett shows up most often on The Metallica Report (4 episodes), with visits to THE ALL THINGS METAL SHOW and SoundStack.

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What podcasts has Kirk Hammett been on?

Kirk Hammett has appeared on 12 recent podcast episodes across 9 shows, including The Metallica Report, THE ALL THINGS METAL SHOW, SoundStack.

What is Kirk Hammett's latest podcast appearance?

The latest detected appearance is “Let The 80's Rock! *New Hollywood Undead, Armored Saint, Butcher Babies, Accept (feat Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, Mikkey Dee), Jelusick, Pro-Pain, Avatar, Crimson Love, Rotten Cotton Candy, Surge & Even In Death” on THE ALL THINGS METAL SHOW, published 14 Jun 2026.

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