Hear Kirk Hammett's first-ever solo song, High Plains Drifter

Kirk Hammett's cinematic solo debut | Kirk Hammett demonstrates the full breadth of his six-string skills on his cinematic new song, High Plains Drifter | PRS has made Wes Borland a custom four-string guitar-bass hybrid – and he says it is “probably the most amazing instrument” he’s ever played Created for sauuuuul.peliculas@blogger.com |  Web Version April 15, 2022 CONNECT WITH THE PICK       Handpicked stories from the world of guitar SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE ADVERTISEMENT Editor's Note Kirk Hammett's cinematic solo debut Ever since Kirk Hammett announced his first-ever solo release, an EP called Portals, back in February, us GW writers have been curious about what it might sound like. Was it to be an outlet for Hammett's love of the blues? Given his recent signing with Gibson and affiliation with "Greeny" – the legendary Les Paul once owned by blues-rock guitar god Peter Green, and now by Hammett – the timing for such an outing seemed right. However, Portals' lead single, High Plains Drifter, is no blues-rocker, that's for sure. Nor is it in any way some kind of Metallica throwaway. Instead, it's an amazingly cinematic piece of music that demonstrates the full range of Hammett's skills as a guitarist. Check it out below. Jackson Maxwell – Associate Editor, guitarworld.com     Top Stories Kirk Hammett demonstrates the full breadth of his six-string skills on his cinematic new song, High Plains Drifter (Per Ole Hagen/Redferns) The Spaghetti Western-influenced instrumental is the first single from the Metallica lead guitarist's forthcoming solo EP, Portals Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      PRS has made Wes Borland a custom four-string guitar-bass hybrid – and he says it is "probably the most amazing instrument" he's ever played (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) A four string guitar-bass with locking nut and tremolo? And it appears on the latest Limp Bizkit album? That's right, and it's past the prototype stage... Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      A Florida man used an elderly woman's credit card to buy 11 Gibson Les Pauls (Volusia County Sheriff's Office) The guitars – and a host of other music equipment bought on the same card – are worth around $17,000 in total Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      Features Sue Foley: "Everybody who plays the blues has their own take on it" (Scott Doubt Photography) This Canadian-turned-Texan turns in some slinky blues, complete with SRV drummer Chris Layton and Hammond B3 master Mike Flanigin Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      How the weight of your electric guitar affects its performance and build (Future) Many players obsess over the weight of their guitar, but how much difference does it make? Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      From Guitar Player "His storytelling was as brilliant as his guitar playing": How the spirit of Skip James is felt stronger than ever today in Bentonia blues (John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty Images) Washed up at age 30, the legendary bluesman was rediscovered in 1964, just five years before his death Full Story: Guitar Player (4/15)      "Our first original solidbody electric design is coming in time for Summer NAMM": the inside scoop on how Eastman keeps hitting the mark (Eastman Guitars) The old world meets original design at Eastman Guitars, where every instrument has its own story Full Story: Guitar Player (4/15)      Buyer's Guides The 9 best signature guitars (Future) Our pick of the best artist models from Gretsch, ESP, Ibanez, and more Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      Lessons John Mayer guitar lesson: 12 tips that will help you capture the essence of his versatile playing style (C Flanigan/FilmMagic) From subtle acoustic works to full-blown rock, we look at the techniques behind the blues-rock superstar's inimitable style, with full tab and audio Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      Reviews Trinity By Relish 2022 review (Olly Curtis/Future) While the majority of guitar makers plunder the past, Relish continues to look forwards. We take the wraps off its most affordable guitar to date Full Story: Guitar World (4/15)      LEARN MORE ABOUT The Pick: Guitar World  |    Guitar Player  |    Guitarist Total Guitar  |    Bass Player  |    Guitar Techniques Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005