Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett
Hammett performing with Metallica in 2025
Background information
Born
Kirk Lee Hammett

(1962-11-18) November 18, 1962
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1979–present
LabelBlackened
Member ofMetallica
Formerly of

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.

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