The concept of clearing one's mind before performing a task so that it is consumed by nothing but that task, yet is open at the same time to anything that might happen - that concept can be applied to playing guitar, and it's enormously helpful for improvising.
From Kirk Hammett
I feel really fortunate that, in playing guitar and surfing, I've found two things that mean so much to me, and which really complement each other. There's definitely a spiritual thing to both of them; they totally connect you to a higher realm.
I feel like I've matured more musically than I have personally. But I totally embrace what becoming older has to offer. I find the wisdom that comes with each passing year is a trip.
I was really, really wild in my early twenties and a bit self-destructive.
My musical tastes change every week.
Metallica is a very complicated, fragile thing. On the outside, it's all metal, but on the inside it's very delicate.
Jeff Beck is one of my heroes and has been since I first picked up a guitar.
It really shocked me just to hear of the fans' response to 'St. Anger' not having guitar solos.
When I see my kids totally into their Legos, it brings me back to the days I was hanging out and playing with my monster models. It brings me there in a second.
If a guitar is too easy for me to play, it makes me too laid back. I like to battle with my guitar.
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