Summary of METALLICA guitarist KIRK HAMMETT 2011 interview on Hendrix and heavy metal | Raw & Uncut

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In this 2011 interview, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett discusses his approach to music and his experience working with influential guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix and Robert Fripp. He notes that Crimson were the first band to explore odd time changes and weird arrangements, and that Robert Fripp was the first to use repeating echo and manipulate guitar sound. Hammett also discusses the importance of progressive rock and its theatrical elements.

• 00:00:00 The interviewer discusses his relationship with Metallica, and how their song "Master of Puppets" was used in the first film he directed, "metalhead's journey." He then interviews Lars Ulrich about Hendrix and his guitar playing, and how it pushed heaviness forward.
• 00:05:00 Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett discusses the influence of Hendrix and heavy metal, as well as the genre's popularity among certain personality types. He compares progressive metal to King Crimson, emphasizing the guitarist's unique approach to playing music.
• 00:10:00 In this 2011 interview, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett discusses his approach to music and his experience working with influential guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix and Robert Fripp. He notes that Crimson were the first band to explore odd time changes and weird arrangements, and that Robert Fripp was the first to use repeating echo and manipulate guitar sound. Hammett also discusses the importance of progressive rock and its theatrical elements. He says goodbye and wishes the interviewer luck in future interviews.