Kirk Hammett Prepares Debut Solo Album While Metallica Explores Next Steps

The Metallica guitarist is working on a genre-fusing solo record, as the band continues its world tour and plans for future projects.

Kirk Hammett is actively developing his debut solo album, described as a fusion of classical, heavy metal, and funk styles, with vocals yet to be assigned.
The solo album will include an instrumental piece titled 'The Mysterion,' inspired by Hammett's readings of ancient Greek texts.
Metallica's 'M72 World Tour' is ongoing, with its final scheduled date set for November 19, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hammett has written 767 riffs for Metallica's next album, which may revisit the band's '90s sound, though work on the album is not expected to begin until after the tour concludes.
The band is collaborating with Apple Vision Pro on an immersive VR concert film, highlighting their efforts to innovate and expand into new media formats.