Tonight’s mystery artist after recording his band’s first album he decided he needed to improve his skills and began taking guitar lessons from famed guitarist Joe Satriani.

This little known decision was found on Loudwire and tonight’s artist is only one of many that have tapped Joe for his musical expertise.  Just as an FYI Joe has played with Mick Jagger, Deep Purple and  Chickenfoot.  He has also been nominated for a Grammy 15 times. And the guy who wanted to benefit by learning from him? That would be Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. After their debut album “Kill ‘Em All” story tell he though his shredding skills needed to be kicked up a notch.

Here is Kirk and the band with tonight's featured song.

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