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Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) 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.
May 1, 2023 · Oftentimes, it’s felt as though Kirk has allowed seeds of insecurity to clip his confidence-wings, but not in 2022. This fella is radiant! It is something to behold – a pleasure, actually – the positive energy flowing from an optimistic Kirk Hammett.
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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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.
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Sep 20, 2022 · last updated 20 September 2022. Kirk Hammett looks back on forming Exodus, the birth of thrash metal and the day he joined Metallica. (Image credit: Ross Marino/Icon and Image/Getty Images) 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 ...