Interview with Mrs. Smith, as she prepares to shred against Metallica's Kirk Hammett

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE. Mrs. Smith, the cat-loving grandma who melts faces on guitar, has the biggest fight of her life on March 8 in Colombia, S.C. She takes on Metallica's Kirk Hammett, the world's most notorious wah-wah pedal abuser, in a wah off. Mrs. Smith was so kind to put down her cat babies and grace the Grim-1 with this email interview, as her fretboard battle of wahs and wits against Kirk approaches.

She's not low key humble. She's high string crazy!

How are you preparing for your battle against Kirk Hammett?

Lots of rehearsing my riffs and lots of Wah Wah madness!
Also preparing my guitars and other gear!

What guitarist is your ultimate heavy metal heart throbs?

The guy with tattoos on his head from Slayer. I bet he gives great hugs.

Name one song you locked yourself in your room to master?
"One" by Metallica.

Tell me about one song that transformed you forever, and why?

“Little Earthquakes” by Tori Amos it taught me its safe to fully express oneself

What's your favorite Metallica solo section?
"Unforgiven" by Metallica. It's unforgivably AWESOME.

What's the hardest solo you ever learned?
"For The Love Of God" by Steve Vai.

Who do you think the biggest show off in heavy metal is?

Michael Angel Batio, but he’s not a show off he’s a genius and thank god he keeps it up he is glorious in his excess!

What will your entrance music be to get psyched for your guitar battle against Kirk Hammett?

“Don’t Rain on My Parade” the Judy / Liza version live from Carnegie Hall

Are you prepared to deal with Lars and Metallica's lawyers if you defeat Kirk?

Yes their lawyers don’t scare me I’ve got the firm of DeLuca Dean & Ham protecting me

What's some of your favorite gear to play through?

My Mezzabarba amp it sizzles but is warm. Also my HX Stomp, all my effects in one box.

What's one dream guitar you'd like to have?

A guitar that meows when I press a special button but no one knows how to make it.

Who are you guitar heroes?Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmore, SRV, Eddie Van Halen.

Thank you Mrs. Smith for going one on one with the GRIM-1! Anything you'd like to add?
KEEP ROCKING IF THE WORLD IS TRULY ENDING AT LEAST WE CAN GO DOWN WITH A SONG!

Get your tickets to the Mrs. Smith's crybaby battle royale on March 8 here.

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