Kirk Hammett
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Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician. Hammett has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983; prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 20
Hammett performing with Metallica in 2025
Hammett performing live in London in 2008
Hammett in 2013
Hammett playing at the Morumbi stadium in São Paulo, 2010
James Hetfield
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James Alan Hetfield 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 raspy voice and i
Kirk Hammett
…metal band Metallica since 1983; prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 2023, Hammett and Metallica bandmate James Hetfield were co-ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100…
Hetfield performing with Metallica in 2025
Hetfield in 2008
Hetfield backstage at the Big Day Out 2004
Hetfield playing an ESP guitar in 2024