Kirk Hammett Of Metallica Biography

Posted by ES10 on 2/27/11


Kirk Hammett Of Metallica Biography - Kirk Hammett was one of my favorite metal guitarist, there's so many great solo guitar of kirk hammett made metallica as one of the greatest metal band in the world. personally i love her solo on Master of Puppet. Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 5 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.

Biography of Kirk Hammet

Birth name Kirk Lee Hammett
Born November 18, 1962 (age 48)
San Francisco, California, USA
Genres Heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock, speed metal
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Guitar, sitar, bass guitar
Years active 1979–present
Labels Warner Bros., Elektra, Vertigo, Megaforce
Associated acts Metallica, Exodus, Spastik Children

Hammett is also known for always having his picking hand taped up. During the course of a full tour, due to constantly palm muting and fast picking, the palm of his hand takes sizable abuse. Hammett's playing style is noted for his extensive use of the wah-wah pedal in his solos.

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