METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett thinks of doing a possible solo effort

27 September 2018

METALLICA haven’t exactly been keen on their members branching out into new music projects, as evidenced by former bassist Jason Newsted’s desire to focus on his band ECHOBRAIN, which ultimately played a large part in his departure from the legendary metal group. However, in a new interview, guitarist Kirk Hammett says he’s sitting on a ton of solo material that he’d like release some day.

“I have so much material sitting around that’s obviously not Metallica stuff, and that pile gets bigger and bigger,” Hammett told Metal Hammer.

“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.”

If and when that solo album appears, what should fans expect from the effort? Hammett says the type of music he would put on a solo album might surprise some fans.

“It would not look like a metal album at all,” he said. “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!”

METALLICA recently announced that their 'Worldwired Tour' will return to Europe in 2019 for a late spring and summer leg.

METALLICA will also reissue their fourth album, 1988’s …And Justice for All, in special remastered editions on November 2, including a comprehensive deluxe box set.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett, photo by Philip Cosores

Source: consequenceofsound.net

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