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      • Heavily influenced by classical music, soundtracks, horror movies, and maybe a little Ennio Morricone, Kirk wanted the EP to span the decades and touch upon all the horror he loves. The idea behind the EP was to have all the songs flow into each other, so he relied on a whole cast of his friends to record the four songs.
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      Kirk Hammett Makes His Solo Debut With "Portals" - Metallica

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    Feb 8, 2022 · The idea behind the EP was to have all the songs flow into each other, so he relied on a whole cast of his friends to record the four songs. Produced by Kirk, Portals is comprised of the songs “Maiden and the Monster” and “The Jinn” on side A, followed by “High Plains Drifter” and “The Incantation” on side B. The latter two were ...