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Kirk Hammett

American guitarist

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Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist of Metallica, one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history. He's known for his distinctive guitar playing style and has been a key member of the band since 1982, helping to shape the sound of modern metal music.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 1962-11-18
Works: 6

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Acting · San Francisco, California, USA

Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Known for

Metallica Saved My Life — Self2025
Metallica: Studio Shit + U.K. Shenanigans — Self2025
Metallica: Polar Beach Party — Self2025
Metallica: Poor Swedish Me '96 — Self2025
Metallica: On the Air (Music Videos + TV Appearances) — Self2025
Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow — Self2025
Metallica: Helping Hands Concert & Auction — Self2024
Runt — Runt2024
Metallica: 72 Seasons - Global Premiere — Self2023

Article

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.

Early life