METALLICA Guitarist KIRK HAMMETT Reveals "Enter Sandman" Opening Riff Was Inspired By...

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On September 13th, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett guested on Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub's program Toucher & Rich. During the interview, found here, Hammett revealed that the icomic opening riff of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" was inspired by Soundgarden's Louder Than Love album. Hammett: "It doesn't sound like a Soundgarden riff...

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