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.

Kirk Hammett. Soundtrack: Jungle Cruise. Hammett was born in San Francisco, California on November 18, 1962, to Teofila (Oyao) and Dennis L. Hammett, a merchant seaman. He learned guitar at age 15 and joined Metallica to replace Dave Mustaine in 1982.

Jun 1, 2024 · Kirk Hammett is a lead guitarist and songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. This biography offers information about his childhood, career, achievements & timeline.

Sep 25, 2024 · In this previously unpublished interview, the band’s lead guitarist Kirk Hammett looks back on the tour and the 72 Seasons album, and explains how and why he is constantly adapting his approach as a player, songwriter and performer.

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

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Kirk Hammett. Soundtrack: Jungle Cruise. Hammett was born in San Francisco, California on November 18, 1962, to Teofila (Oyao) and Dennis L. Hammett, a merchant seaman. He learned guitar at age 15 and joined Metallica to replace Dave Mustaine in 1982.

Kirk Hammett co-founded Exodus, where he played guitar until early 1983 when he left the band to join Metallica. Trivia He took lessons from Joe Satriani from 1983 or earlier until 1988.

Nov 17, 2012 · Guitarist Kirk Hammett first crossed paths with Metallica in the early 1980s with a little band he co-founded known as Exodus. Opening up for Metallica a few times no doubt put Hammett on the band's radar.

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist for the band Metallica. He also sings in the background (backing vocals ) during most of their songs. Joe Satriani was Hammett's guitar instructor.