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METALLICA's 'Hit The Lights' Guitarist Reflects on Serendipitous Journey

2/2/2025

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Lloyd Grant, the guitarist behind METALLICA's "Hit The Lights," reminisced about his serendipitous journey with the band during NAMM's "Ultimate Jam Night." He shared how responding to Lars Ulrich's ad sparked unforgettable jam sessions, culminating in his solo gracing the legendary track, even though he never officially joined the band.

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Lloyd Grant, the guitarist behind METALLICA's "Hit The Lights," reminisced about his serendipitous journey with the band during NAMM's "Ultimate Jam Night." He shared how responding to Lars Ulrich's ad sparked unforgettable jam sessions, culminating in his solo gracing the legendary track, even though he never officially joined the band.