Kirk Hammett
American guitarist
Photo by: Ralph Arvesen · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Born:November 18, 1962
Age:63
Zodiac Sign:Scorpio
Born in:San Francisco, United States
Languages:English
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- Kirk Hammett:
Photo by: Ralph Arvesen · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- James Hetfield:
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- Jason Newsted:
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- Lars Ulrich:
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- Dave Mustaine:
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Kirk Hammett
American guitarist
Biography
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Quotes
“Basically I just had to say, "Screw everyone around me - from now on I'm just gonna play what I think is important to me and our music." So I gave the big finger to all the current trends in technical wizardry, and just went off and did what I felt was best for the songs.”
— Guitar World (March 1992)
“Cliff was a very smart guy, a reader, very eloquent. I just don't understand why he went, and not one of us.”
— Playboy (April 2001)
“[about Nothing Else Matters] James always wanted to be perceived as this guy who is very confident and strong. And for him to write lyrics like that - showing a sensitive side - took a lot of balls.”
— Playboy (April 2001)
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Kirk Hammett with Metallica performing in San Antonio, Texas (2017-06-14)
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Bilbao Rock 2022
Kirk Hammett. Metallica. 2016
ESP KH-2 guitar owned by Kirk Hammett of Metallica featuring a design adapted from a poster for the 1932 horror film The Mummy. On display as part of the exhibition "It's Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection". The guitar was custom-designed by Hammett and Matt Masciandaro as part of the ESP Kirk Hammett line. More information on the guitar can be found at GuitarsCollector.com.
Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist of Metallica, plays a guitar solo during Metallica’s set for The Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C. Nov. 11, 2014. DoD News photo by EJ Hersom
Fantastic Fest 2013
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Questions and answers about Kirk Hammett
Who is Kirk Hammett?
Kirk Hammett is an American guitarist.
How old is Kirk Hammett?
Kirk Hammett is 63 years old (born on November 18, 1962).
Where was Kirk Hammett born?
Kirk Hammett was born in San Francisco, United States.
What is Kirk Hammett known for?
Kirk Hammett is known for work as: Songwriter, rock musician, composer, guitarist.
Who is Kirk Hammett connected to?
Kirk Hammett is connected to: James Hetfield, Jason Newsted, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine.