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Kirk Hammett

1962–presentUnited States 1960s 2020s

About Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is an American musician. Hammett has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983; prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 2023, Hammett and Metallica bandmate James Hetfield were co-ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.

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2008-06-13: Bonnaroo Music Festival, Manchester, TN, USA (2008)

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Desiree Ragoza (Bassett) ft. Annie Grunwald - Two Girl Guitarists Jam Session - Metal/Rock Improv

Kirk Hammett, NWA, Jam session

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JAMES HETFIELD REACTION WHEN KIRK HAMMETT PLAYS KILLER RIFF #METALLICA #shorts
Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield
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Guitar Out of Tune? No Problem for Kirk Hammett #shorts
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Kirk Hammett on Leaving Exodus to Join Metallica
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KIRK HAMMETT REACTION WHEN HE FORGETS BLACKENED BACKING VOCALS LIVE (2023) #METALLICA #shorts
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Desiree Ragoza (Bassett) ft. Annie Grunwald - Two Girl Guitarists Jam Session - Metal/Rock Improv
Kirk Hammett, NWA, Jam session
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Metallica Jakarta recap + Kirk/Rob interview -- Metal Hammer Awards Germany -- Scorpions Athens
Slayer, Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Metallica, Nightwish, Robert Trujillo, Ride, Motörhead, Frida, Maxim
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23

May

2026

KIRK HAMMETT THE COLLECTION: LIVE - A CONVERSATION WITH KIRK HAMMETT

Zoom Saal

Frankfurt am Main, DE

4

Jul

2026

Kirk Hammett

EartH Theatre

London, GB

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