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Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett

1962–presentUnited States2010s1970s2000s1980s1960s2020s

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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Formed

1962

Origin

United States

Discography

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

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Thumbnail for Kirk Talks James Hetfield’s Guitar Playing! #metallica #kirkhammett #jameshetfield #shorts by Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield, Talk Talk0:46

Kirk Talks James Hetfield’s Guitar Playing! #metallica #kirkhammett #jameshetfield #shorts

Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield, Talk Talk

Rare
Thumbnail for EXODUS - Extreme wall of Death @ Wacken Metal Festival 2010 !! by Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Metallica, The Band, Gary Holt2:21

EXODUS - Extreme wall of Death @ Wacken Metal Festival 2010 !!

Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Metallica, The Band, Gary Holt

2010sStudioRare

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  • Thumbnail for Kirk Talks James Hetfield’s Guitar Playing! #metallica #kirkhammett #jameshetfield #shorts by Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield, Talk Talk0:46

    Kirk Talks James Hetfield’s Guitar Playing! #metallica #kirkhammett #jameshetfield #shorts

    Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield, Talk Talk

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for JAMES HETFIELD REACTION WHEN KIRK HAMMETT PLAYS KILLER RIFF #METALLICA #shorts by Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield0:30

    JAMES HETFIELD REACTION WHEN KIRK HAMMETT PLAYS KILLER RIFF #METALLICA #shorts

    Kirk Hammett, Metallica, James Hetfield

    2020sRare
  • Thumbnail for Guitar Out of Tune? No Problem for Kirk Hammett #shorts by Kirk Hammett0:22

    Guitar Out of Tune? No Problem for Kirk Hammett #shorts

    Kirk Hammett

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  • Thumbnail for Kirk Hammett on Leaving Exodus to Join Metallica by Kirk Hammett0:59

    Kirk Hammett on Leaving Exodus to Join Metallica

    Kirk Hammett

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Solo3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Glissading Grief - ‘ Fade to Black ‘ - Metallica by Eddy, Kirk Hammett, Head, Metallica, James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, Burns, Lars Ulrich, Ride, NME, Y&T, Sting6:06

    Glissading Grief - ‘ Fade to Black ‘ - Metallica

    Eddy, Kirk Hammett, Head, Metallica, James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, Burns, Lars Ulrich, Ride, NME, Y&T, Sting

    1980sSoloTour
  • Thumbnail for Desiree Ragoza (Bassett) ft. Annie Grunwald - Two Girl Guitarists Jam Session - Metal/Rock Improv by Kirk Hammett, NWA, Jam session9:57

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

    Kirk Hammett, NWA, Jam session

    1960sSoloRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Metallica Jakarta recap + Kirk/Rob interview -- Metal Hammer Awards Germany -- Scorpions Athens by Slayer, Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Metallica, Nightwish, Robert Trujillo, Ride, Motörhead, Frida, Maxim2:03

    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

    SoloInterview

Studio2 clips

  • Thumbnail for EXODUS - Extreme wall of Death @ Wacken Metal Festival 2010 !! by Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Metallica, The Band, Gary Holt2:21

    EXODUS - Extreme wall of Death @ Wacken Metal Festival 2010 !!

    Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., Metallica, The Band, Gary Holt

    2010sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Exodus : Music Career Journey by Kirk Hammett, Head, Metallica, The Band, Dave Mustaine, Gary Holt, Lee Altus, Paul Bostaph7:31

    Exodus : Music Career Journey

    Kirk Hammett, Head, Metallica, The Band, Dave Mustaine, Gary Holt, Lee Altus, Paul Bostaph

    1970sStudioRare

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  • Thumbnail for Before Metallica, There Was Exodus: The Full Story┃Documentary by Kirk Hammett, L.A.B., Head, Metallica, The Band, Ride, Concert, Dave Mustaine, Judas Priest, Gary Holt, Megadeth, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy31:24

    Before Metallica, There Was Exodus: The Full Story┃Documentary

    Kirk Hammett, L.A.B., Head, Metallica, The Band, Ride, Concert, Dave Mustaine, Judas Priest, Gary Holt, Megadeth, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy

    1970sDocumentaryTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for FAQ of the Month - SCARLETT INTERFACE SUCKS, MY KIESEL GUITAR, I HATE MG SERIES - Episode #4 April by Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, John Mayer, Metallica, NWA, Les Paul, Dave Mustaine, Frida, Y&T23:19

    FAQ of the Month - SCARLETT INTERFACE SUCKS, MY KIESEL GUITAR, I HATE MG SERIES - Episode #4 April

    Kirk Hammett, R.E.M., L.A.B., Head, John Mayer, Metallica, NWA, Les Paul, Dave Mustaine, Frida, Y&T

    2000sAcousticStudio
  • Thumbnail for Pat Travers Interview 2010 by Kirk Hammett, Tommy Aldridge, Nicko McBrain, Metallica, The Band, Carmine Appice37:11

    Pat Travers Interview 2010

    Kirk Hammett, Tommy Aldridge, Nicko McBrain, Metallica, The Band, Carmine Appice

    1970sInterviewRare

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