“I don’t think bad guitar solos even exist anymore. Everyone is just so much better than they used to be”: Kirk Hammett doesn’t pay attention to solo trolls – and thinks “bad” solos are a thing of the past
In 2022, Metallica made their long-awaited return with 72 Seasons – their eleventh studio effort, which was initially previewed with the much-discussed lead single, Lux Æterna.
Following the song’s release, much was made of the electric guitar playing. Specifically, Kirk Hammett’s guitar solo was put under the microscope, and faced some backlash from ’Tallica fans and online commenters.
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