Kirk hammett

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Full Name
Kirk Lee Hammett
Born
November 18th, 1962
Height
5ft 7in
Hometown
El Sobrante, California, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $200 million
Partner
Lani Hammett
Family
Kirk Hammett was born in San Francisco, California, to Dennis Hammett, of Irish descent, and Teofila "Chefela" Hammett, who is of Filipino heritage. He has one brother and one sister. Hammett married Lani Hammett in 1998, and they have two sons, Angel and Vincenzo.
Years Active
1980-present
Bands
Metallica, Exodus
Top Tracks
'Master of Puppets', 'One', 'Fade to Black', 'Enter Sandman', 'Creeping Death'
Top Albums
'Master of Puppets', 'Ride the Lightning', 'Metallica', '...And Justice for All', 'Kill 'Em All'
Records Sold
More than 125 million
Fun Facts
Before joining Metallica, Kirk Hammett was a founding member of the influential thrash metal band Exodus, helping shape the early Bay Area metal scene. Hammett studied guitar under legendary virtuoso Joe Satriani, whose lessons helped refine his technique before he joined Metallica. An avid horror enthusiast, Hammett owns one of the world's largest collections of classic horror film memorabilia and published the coffee-table book Too Much Horror Business, showcasing items from his collection.
Related Artists
James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo, Dave Mustaine, Slayer

Kirk Hammett is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of Metallica, one of the most influential and successful heavy metal bands in history.

Joining the band in 1983 shortly before the recording of Kill ‘Em All, Hammett helped define Metallica’s signature sound through his technically accomplished solos, melodic phrasing and incorporation of blues and hard rock influences into thrash metal.

Over the course of his career, he has contributed to landmark albums including Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, Metallica (The Black Album) and 72 Seasons. Regarded as one of rock’s greatest guitarists, Hammett has inspired generations of musicians while also developing a reputation as a passionate collector of horror memorabilia.

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Kirk Hammett is an American guitarist best known as the lead guitarist of Metallica, having joined the band in 1983 and performed on every studio album from Kill 'Em All onwards.
Kirk Hammett is known for his melodic and technically accomplished guitar solos, his role in shaping Metallica's sound and his influence on heavy metal guitar playing.
Yes. Kirk Hammett was a founding member of the thrash metal band Exodus before leaving in 1983 to replace Dave Mustaine in Metallica.
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