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Kirk Hammett Reveals Emotional Impact of "Junior Dad"

4/3/2025

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Kirk Hammett of Metallica opened up on a Rolling Stone podcast about the deep emotional resonance of "Junior Dad" from their 2011 album Lulu. The song brings him to tears, especially after the recent loss of his father, a moment that also left him and James Hetfield profoundly moved.

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Kirk Hammett of Metallica opened up on a Rolling Stone podcast about the deep emotional resonance of "Junior Dad" from their 2011 album Lulu. The song brings him to tears, especially after the recent loss of his father, a moment that also left him and James Hetfield profoundly moved.