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. In 2003, Hammett, along with bandmate James Hetfield, was ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time. [2] In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 ...

2023年5月1日 · Kirk Hammett: Well, you know, in all honesty, ... The guitarists in Metallica are (I think) probably the two most emotionally expressive people in the band. KH: [Grinning] We’re both basket cases! SC: One of them sifts emotions through his lyrics, and the other through his guitar. Talk a little about your guitar partner’s lyrics, reading ...

2012年11月17日 · 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. In 1983, on the heels of the firing of original guitarist Dave Mustaine, Metallica asked Hammett to audition for his spot.After scrounging up some cash to fly from California to New York City ...

2024年1月12日 · Kirk’s 1979 Flying V that consecrated Metallica’s thrash sound on the band’s first three albums has enjoyed similar treatment. ESP has done its bit, too, refreshing Hammett’s signature range with the offset LTD KH-V, offering frontman/rhythm guitarist James Hetfield’s Vulture in Olympic White. Kirk’s personal arsenal has grown.

2023年11月16日 · When Metallica first got together, though, Hammett was still cutting his teeth in the band Exodus. As Metallica started to kick ass up and down the California metal scene with Dave Mustaine in tow, Hammett was still working on his technique, informed by players as diverse as Michael Schenker and Jimi Hendrix.

2024年6月1日 · Kirk Hammett is a lead guitarist and songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. This biography offers information about his childhood, career, achievements & timeline. ... Kirk Hammett joined Metallica in 1983 after the band's former guitarist, Dave Mustaine, was fired. Hammett was recommended by his friend, Mark Whitaker, who was Metallica's ...

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is an American guitarist who is a member of Metallica. He co-founded thrash metal band Exodus in 1979 and was invited to join Metallica in 1983 after previous lead guitarist, Dave Mustaine, was fired. Kirk was born in San Francisco to a Filipino mother and an Irish Merchant Marine father. He attended De Anza High School in El Sobrante, California when ...

2023年5月5日 · “We have killer songs. I’m playing with killer musicians. They’re my bros. We have an amazing fan base who understands us and then some. I still love it.”Wat...

2023年6月19日 · In fact, their most famous fan is most likely Metallica's Kirk Hammett, who's made no secret of his love for the band, particularly the guitar stylings of UFO ax man Michael Schenker. Hammett recounted to Guitar World his experience listening to them for the first time, saying that, "I was just blown away by Michael Schenker's tone, phrasing ...

2023年11月18日 · Kirk Hammett shares his favorite albums that he can’t live without.Metallica’s famous guitarist Kirk Hammett shares his 5 albums of all time.. As Metallica‘s main guitarist, Hammett has permanently influenced the band’s reputation and the landscape of heavy music. When he joined Metallica in 1983, Kirk Hammett provided an impressive combination of technical skill and emotional playing ...