Kirk Hammett - Wikipedia
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.
Metallica - Wikipedia
Metallica recorded a guitar-based interpretation of Ennio Morricone's "The Ecstasy of Gold" for a tribute album titled We All Love Ennio Morricone, which was released in February 2007. The track received a Grammy nomination at the 50th Grammy Awards for the category "Best Rock Instrumental Performance". [83]
James Hetfield - Wikipedia
James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, co-founder, and a primary songwriter of heavy metal band Metallica. He is mainly known for his intricate rhythm playing, but occasionally performs lead guitar duties and solos both live and in studio.
History | Metallica.com.
Metallica, one of the biggest-selling acts in American history, was born on October 28, 1981, when drummer Lars Ulrich and guitar player/singer James Hetfield got together via Ulrich’s LA Recycler newspaper ad.
Kirk Hammett: The 72 Seasons Interview | Metallica.com
May 1, 2023 · When Kirk Hammett walks into HQ – tan glowing, hair flowing – he is carrying a small acoustic guitar. This Benjamin Button mofo (just look at Kirk from the early ’90s, then the gleaming vision of health and timelessness we see today) plants his tote bag down, drops into a chair, and starts playing immediately.
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Dec 22, 2020 · Kirk Hammett reflects on his career, talks everything Metallica, his favorite guitars and finding his perfect Flying V, transforming his sound forever. Shop...
10 Metallica guitar techniques you need to know
Jun 9, 2023 · Like most guitar bands who reach their fifth decade, Metallica’s back catalogue offers a wealth of riches for any six-string slinger on a mission to play better. The Phrygian and Aeolian modes are core harmonic essentials, with powerchords and downpicking techniques appearing in almost every song the band have ever recorded.
“I’ll never rest on my laurels”: the life and times of Kirk ...
Sep 20, 2022 · Kirk Hammett is a guitar hero. It’s as simple as that. The Metallica legend owns a sound and style that’s been widening the horizons and flooring the jaws of impressionable youths for 35 years. His passion and personality, flamboyance and finesse, melodic nous and attacking zeal have motivated countless youngsters to pick up a six-string.
"When I’m happy, I’m writing the heaviest riff possible ...
Jul 17, 2023 · James Hetfield has spent over 40 years years as Metallica's guitarist and vocalist. As the man at the helm of the biggest metal band on the planet (this isn't hyperbole – we've got the stats), he's travelled the world and charted the course of modern metal while doing it.
Kirk Hammett’s 10 greatest Metallica guitar solos - Louder
Sep 20, 2022 · Metallica are the biggest metal band on the planet, which means that more people have listened to Kirk Hammett play than other guitarist from the genre.