Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist an sangwriter for the hivy metal baund Metallica an haes been a member o the baund syne 1983.

Kirk Hammett
Kirk Hammett speakin at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con Internaitional, held in San Diego, Californie.
Background information
Birth nameKirk Lee Hammett
Born (1962-11-18) 18 November 1962 (age 62)
San Francisco, Californie, Unitit States
GenresHuvy metal, thrash metal, haurd rock, speed metal
ThriftMuisicker, sangwriter, author
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1979–present
LabelsWarner Bros., Elektra, Vertigo, Megaforce
Associate actsMetallica, Exodus, Spastik Children
Wabsteidmetallica.com
Notable instruments