Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) [1] 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 …

He learned guitar at age 15 and joined Metallica to replace Dave Mustaine in 1982. He has won several Grammys with Metallica and participated in their class action law suit against Napster.

Jun 26, 2025 · A few weeks after our chat, the mighty behemoth that is Metallica will set off for the next leg of their sprawling M72 World Tour, including a stop-off in Birmingham on July 5 for the last-ever …

Mar 24, 2025 · Metallica ‘s members are all in their 60s, and their music is way more physically demanding than anything their classic-rock forebears have had to tackle onstage — but lead guitarist …

Jun 2, 2025 · For over forty years, Kirk Hammett has delivered one scorching solo after another as the lead guitarist for Metallica. Hammet joined the band in 1983, replacing original lead guitarist Dave...

Nov 18, 2025 · As the calendar flips to November 18, 2025, the heavy metal world pauses to celebrate one of its most enduring icons: Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist of Metallica, turns 63.

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 …

Feb 23, 2025 · Legendary thrash metal band Metallica announced that Kirk Hammett is to be the new lead guitarist after he successfully completed his 42-year probationary period.

Jan 22, 2025 · Kirk Hammett stands as the lead guitarist of Metallica, revolutionizing metal guitar playing with his distinctive solos and innovative techniques since 1983. Kirk Lee Hammett emerged from San …

Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, who …