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Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) [1] is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed the thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 2003, Hammett, along with bandmate James Hetfield, was ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone 's list of Greatest Guitarists of ...
May 1, 2023 · Interview. When Kirk Hammett walks into HQ – tan glowing, hair flowing – he is carrying a small acoustic guitar. This Benjamin Button mofo (just look at Kirk from the early ’90s, then the gleaming vision of health and timelessness we see today) plants his tote bag down, drops into a chair, and starts playing immediately.
Sep 20, 2022 · Kirk Hammett is a guitar hero. It’s as simple as that. The Metallica legend owns a sound and style that’s been widening the horizons and flooring the jaws of impressionable youths for 35 years. His passion and personality, flamboyance and finesse, melodic nous and attacking zeal have motivated countless youngsters to pick up a six-string.
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Aug 17, 2023 · In this episode, Kirk Hammett reflects on his career, gear, influences, and the endless popularity of Metallica. -----...
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Apr 22, 2022 · The guitarist reveals how he created his instrumental record inspired by horror movies and classical music, and how he got Metallica's blessing to release it. He also reflects on his four-decade career with the band and his love for music.
Sep 20, 2022 · Before he joined Metallica, Kirk Hammett was the co-founding guitarist with Exodus - the thrash pioneers who did more than anyone to kick-start the Bay Area scene. Hammett’s sole recorded appearance with the band was on a three-demo 1982 demo, before he was poached by James Hetfeld and Lars Ulrich at the start of the following year to replace the recently-fired Dave Mustaine.
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May 5, 2023 · Kirk Hammett The weight of history can be a heavy burden. Metallica’s key albums – such as Master Of Puppets from 1986, and their self-titled multi-million-seller from 1991, forever known as ‘The Black Album’ – are landmarks in metal, which now come with more than 30 years of attached memories and myths.
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