Metallica’s guitarist revealed the band’s unique ‘habit’ for the first time ahead of the show

Metallica is on fire this year! Their 11th studio album, “72 Seasons,” stormed onto the scene in April, grabbing the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 and catapulting three tracks to the summit of the Mainstream Rock chart. The M72 World Tour kicked off, boasting an innovative No Repeat Weekend concept with unique setlists for every show and a spectacular in-the-round stage engulfed by fans from all angles. And let’s not forget the blazing pyrotechnics!

But it’s not just about the music—Metallica is delving into the world of whiskey with their Blackened brand, hosting events during their Detroit stop. Frontman James Hetfield is making literary waves with his book, “Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield,” and guitarist Kirk Hammett is shredding the scene with new signature guitars in collaboration with Epiphone.

In the midst of this whirlwind, we caught up with guitarist Kirk Hammett to get the inside scoop on the epic journey through Metallica’s monumental year. Life is undeniably in motion, and as Hammett puts it, “the cycle” is in full swing, from songwriting to recording, album releases to a tidal wave of commitments. Buckle up, because Metallica is not just riding the waves—they’re creating them!