Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the Lead Guitarist and a songwriter in the Thrash Metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Years Active

 * 1979 - Present

Associated Acts

 * Metallica
 * Exodus
 * Spastik Children
 * Death Angel
 * Headbanged

With Metallica:

 * Every Metallica Release (Except the Early Demo's) - 1983--PresentKirk_Hammet_2008.jpg

With Exodus:

 * Exodus 1982 Demo - 1982

With Headbanged:

 * Metal Militia Demo - Unknown

Guitars

 * ESP - M-II, KH-2, KH-4, MII, Eclipse, Flying V, Viper
 * Gibson - Les Paul
 * Ibanez - RG
 * Jackson - RR
 * TC Customs - V
 * Teuffel - Birdfish, Tulsa