Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist for the band Metallica. He also sings in the background (backing vocals) during most of their songs. Joe Satriani was Hammett's guitar instructor. Before joining Metallica, he was the founding member of another band called Exodus. He left Exodus when the other musicians in Metallica asked him join them.

Metallica
James Hetfield \| Lars Ulrich \| Kirk Hammett \| Robert Trujillo Jason Newsted \| Cliff Burton \| Dave Mustaine \| Ron McGovney
Albums
Kill 'Em All \| Ride the Lightning \| Master of Puppets \| Garage Days Re-ReVisited \| ...And Justice for All \| Metallica \| Load \| ReLoad \| Garage Inc. \| S&M \| St. Anger \| Death Magnetic

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Hammett performing live in London in 2008
Kirk Hammett at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con International in San Diego, California.