The Hetfield + Hammett Experience Tour of Metallica HQ

Ernie Ball and Metallica announced the winners of the Hetfield + Hammett Experience contest. The three grand prize winners won a trip to meet James and Kirk at Metallica HQ, the band’s inner sanctum where they record, write, and houses memorabilia from their 30+ years of touring worldwide.

Trevor, Kim, and Anthony had the opportunity to pick the metal masters’ brains, hear stories from the road, and learn invaluable lessons about their music gear, playing techniques, and even personal stories with an exclusive Q&A. Check out all of the behind the scenes footage!

[maxadams]

I love how kirk goes "hi im kirk" as if they dont know his name.

[lluisarmengol]

come on! only 2.56 minutes??? we need more!

[Paranoid_Alchemist]

I would literally have a million questions to ask James and Kirk

[KaoswareMetal]

Man I'd love to visit the HQ one day! This is like a Metallica museum and a guitar heaven!

[lueymeteora]

So easy to look up to James. You can see why he's the leader.

.. Such effortless leadership!

[micaelmartel]

i never get tired of kirk, he's a total dork and goofball, totally unashamed of it. He looks like he'd be super fun to hangout with

[Maxbev]

Hahahah Hetfield playing Enter Sandman on the piano

[matdemaz]

Inspiring human beings. Kinda wish the video was longer.

[FHCHSOTA]

1:30
If I could have just ONE of those guitar omg

[MxEnergyGreen]

make it 3 hours long and I´d still watch it

[ununseptium]

They actually seem to be into this. I think a lot of musicians would just go through the motions.

[anthonypadilla]

thats me :-) ty Ernie Ball for making my dreams come true!!

[diogoneves]

Great video but.... too short. Please do it longer

[TheCobhc]

It totally would have asked James if i could hold "EET FUK" Lolol i love that guitar

[GaryLvesYu]

00:39 Is that a new Kirk "horror-poster" guitar? Never seen that one before!

[KiloKilo]

the EET FUK guitar @ 2:06 is an epic..legendary instrument of metallica

[antoniocenteno]

2:41 YES!!!! Play it for you!!! Agreed with PapaHet 110%

[shannonwyatt]

I would die to meet em. They are my guitar idols. One and two right there. They are so fucking cool. And have stayed so humble I love it.

[kingeightytwo]

01:35 Who’s on the hallway of inspiration?
Sweet - Fox on the Run, I see Maiden and Sabbath’s first albums. The UFO and Priest live albums.

[MrParkerman]

This is where I write all my heavy songs....right here!

(Half heartedly plays piano keys with one hand)