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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.
May 1, 2023 · Kirk Hammett: The 72 Seasons 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 ...
Jan 12, 2024 · Kirk Hammett looks back on a landmark year in Metallica, reveals how Joe Bonamassa helped him snag one of the rarest Les Pauls ever made, and explains what caused him to mess up the intro to Nothing Else Matters – and why it doesn’t matter
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.
Apr 25, 2022 · Fresh from the release of his debut solo EP Portals, Kirk Hammett talks creativity away from Metallica, the “audio cinematic approach”, and why he’s still got so much left in the tank ...
In this episode, Kirk Hammett reflects on his career, gear, influences, and the endless popularity of Metallica.
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.
Apr 22, 2022 · Metallica’s Kirk Hammett on Finally Going Solo: ‘I Was Shocked That I Got the Band’s Blessing’. It's taken nearly four decades for the guitarist to want to record something outside the ...
Jul 2, 2022 · The Metallica guitarist on his horror-inspired instrumental solo EP, Portals, the evergreen joy of musical discovery, and why the omens look good for a new album from metal’s biggest band.
Feb 8, 2022 · Our very own Kirk Hammett has recorded Portals, a four-song instrumental EP, and will be celebrating Record Store Day with its worldwide release exclusively at your favorite local independent retailer and in the Met Store on Saturday, April 23. Available across digital platforms, on CD, and as an Ocean Blue Vinyl EP (including a download card ...
