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In an interview with Classic Rock magazine Hammett discussed his friendship with the Nirvana frontman, revealing that he "was surprised at how much of a Metallica fan he was."

Nirvana’s Nevermind may have been the headline rock hit of 1991-1992, but a less-heralded release offered equal guitar thrills. If you haven’t already, get to know the power-pop masterstroke of Matthew Sweet’s Girlfriend.

But will the record have unreleased Nirvana material?

In the first of a new series, in just five short minutes we’ll show you the technique secrets that helped make the world’s greatest and most influential guitarists stand out from the crowd. First up, Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain.

The pair were tagging the Nirvana leader’s hometown of Aberdeen, Washington.

The rock veteran compared Phoebe Bridgers’ performance to his days in Nirvana.

Pixies' ferocious debut album changed the face of alternative music, inspiring David Bowie, Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins in the process. We salute the brutality and melodicism of Surfer Rosa.

Lull built guitars for Soundgarden, Death Cab for Cutie and Nirvana – to name a few.

The Nirvana man's iconic sweater also went under the hammer.

Californian luthier Justin Abernethy has built a reputation for creating boutique instruments that combine his love for offsets and vintage gear. The man himself tells us all about his journey to boutique guitar nirvana…