Kirk Hammett Cover Story Photo Outtakes

October 7th, 2012

The July/August 2011 issue of Guitar Aficionado magazine features a cover story with Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, who kindly invited us into his Bay Area home and his ocean-front Hawaiian estate.

Hammett was so generous with his time that we ended up with many more excellent shots from photographer Travis Shinn than we could possibly print in the magazine. Here are just a few of the best.

Comments

  1. Posted by Paul on June 21st, 2011, 15:55 [Reply]

    That doesn’t look like a D-18… Or at least it doesn’t have the usual appointments.
  2. Posted by Mike on June 21st, 2011, 22:26 [Reply]

    This would actually make a great desktop wallpaper for Kirk’s family
  3. Posted by jarrod on June 21st, 2011, 23:40 [Reply]

    those are some awesome pics.
  4. Posted by javier on June 22nd, 2011, 04:14 [Reply]

    Meet the Holy Grail of Guitar!
  5. Posted by Larry on June 23rd, 2011, 18:19 [Reply]

    I love your magazine. When are you going full on digital so I can read it on my I pad? I buy all my magazines (except GV) now through zinio or app based cause I travel a lot.
    Thank you
    Larry
  6. Posted by javier on June 29th, 2011, 08:57 [Reply]

    very pleasing video!!!!!!
  7. Posted by margaret ann reilly on July 28th, 2011, 01:39 [Reply]

    I loved the article about Kirk Hammett!!!! Couldn’t put it down. What an awesome guy! I have loved him since I was a kid. I loved reading about his love for Horror and surfing. Well written, informative, enjoyable, and the photographs really captured his genuine soul! The best.
    • Posted by Leaidan on September 3rd, 2011, 20:25 [Reply]

      Dag nabbit good stuff you whippresapnpres!
  8. Posted by Rhonda Houlden on August 26th, 2011, 01:45 [Reply]

    it’s all your fault!! I’ve never been much for heavy metal but since the article on Kirk Hammett I’ve found a new love in this style of music & loved the article. I’ve booked my husband & I to a trip to San Fransisco to celebrate Metallica’s 30th anniversary but impossible to get tickets.

    Hoping you could help us out in the ticket department since we are coming from Vancouver Canada!!

    yours truly, a confirmed Guitar Aficianado reader, Rhonda Houlden
    • Posted by Gabriel on February 9th, 2012, 13:47 [Reply]

      I love this! The pctuire is so clear and the coloring seems to be perfect! I love photography. I’ve actually been thinking about taking a few more classes. Your pics are amazing!
  9. Posted by Ardhi on September 20th, 2011, 08:04 [Reply]

    I want to see you plays more in Indonesia..
    Kickin’ our-ass here !!!!
  10. Posted by Holly on December 10th, 2011, 23:37 [Reply]

    Great article and photos!
  11. Posted by Allenthrax on December 10th, 2011, 23:54 [Reply]

    Thank you for everything the past 30 years of your career.
  12. Posted by Jeff on December 11th, 2011, 20:53 [Reply]

    Where’s the Frazetta painting?!!

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