3) SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award:
Yesterday (27th), SoundExchange honored Metallica with the Hall of Fame Award, recognizing them as one of the most streamed acts in the organization’s 20-year history. The award was presented before a sold-out performance at Detroit’s Ford Field during the M72 World Tour.
4) James Hetfield shares unboxing video for his book Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield:
James Hetfield recently shared an unboxing video for his book Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield. Released on November 21 via Permuted Press, the 400-page book delves into Hetfield’s personal collection of guitars, revealing the stories and significance behind each instrument. The book also features portraits by photographer Scott Williamson, offering an intimate look at Hetfield’s cherished guitars.
5) Kirk Hammett’s Epiphone Collaboration:
Epiphone celebrates Kirk Hammett with the release of the Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard. This collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop marks a new era for Epiphone, featuring the iconic Gibson open-book headstock. “Greeny ” is a legendary guitar, previously owned by Peter Green and later Gary Moore, now in the hands of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. More information on this guitar can be found here.
Photo credit: Brett Murray
