Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Could be Bringing Us a Solo Album

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Abigail P
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Metallica's Kirk Hammett in concert in 2017. Photo by Joel Goodman/LNP/REX/Shutterstock (9178400i)

Kirk Hammett from Metallica has a pile of solo material that keeps getting “bigger and bigger.”

During an interview with Metal Hammer, Hammett admitted that he has a growing pile of solo material which he might share in the future. The twist is that it is not metal so fans will be in for a complete surprise.

“One of these days when it feels right… I still feel I have so much to give Metallica. When that feels more complete, maybe I’ll think about doing that other stuff,” he revealed.

“It would not look like a metal album at all,” he continued. “It’ll be something so weird and far-ranging in styles, but cohesive at the same time. I wouldn’t be surprised if all of us did some solo, independent, autonomous sort of thing. I think it’s healthy, and if anything, when you come back to the band you’d come back with more enthusiasm. It’d feel like going on a little camping trip, and it’s always good to come back home to a nice warm bed!”
The metal guitarist also confirmed that he has no intentions of slowing down. He does not feel that he is peaked and fully intends to continue making music.

“Musically I’m in the best place I’ve ever been, and I feel very fortunate,” he said “Some people peak right off the bat, then can’t pull off things they did when they were younger. I want to keep on going, never rest on my laurels, and always look forward.”