Kirk Hammett
| Born | November 18, 1962 |
| Hometown | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Net worth | $200 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.71m) |
| Spouse | Lani Hammett, Rebecca Enrica Kestelyn |
| Children | Angel Ray Keala Hammett, Vincenzo Kainalu Hammett |
| Parents | Dennis L. Hammett, Teofila "Chefela" Oyao |
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Metallica announces pair of Bay Area shows
- SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Welcome home: Legendary rockers and San Francisco’s own Metallica will be returning to the Bay Area in 2025 to play two stadium shows, the band announced Thursday. The band fueling some of the most iconic tracks in rock music has been on its “M72 No Repeat Weekend” tour for two years […]
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Metallica extends world tour, coming to Tampa for 2 shows in Summer 2025
Metallica announced Thursday it's extending its M72 world tour into a third year, adding two Tampa shows at Raymond James Stadium.
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The Metallica guitarist's lead effort in Lux ?terna came under intense fire from online commenters upon its release, with some even recording their own 'improved' versions
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Pantera Perform “Walk” with Metallica Members at Minneapolis Club Show: Watch
Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jumped onstage to help sing the anthemic song. Pantera Perform “Walk” with Metallica Members at Minneapolis Club Show: Watch Spencer Kaufman
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Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jam Ministry’s Just One Fix live onstage
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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo Cover Ministry’s “Just One Fix” During Chicago Show: Watch
The industrial pioneers subsequently expressed their gratitude on social media. Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo Cover Ministry’s “Just One Fix” During Chicago Show: Watch Jon Hadusek
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After the rain, a sound deluge on Metallica's second night at Gillette Stadium
The set on "No Repeat Weekend" was completely different from the one the band played on Friday.
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The night Metallica hosted the world's biggest ever listening party
The band hired an arena to unveil their monster fifth record to fans
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How Metallica defied the haters and changed the course of metal with Ride The Lightning
Metallica’s second album Ride The Lightning turns 40 on July 27 – this is how they made one of metal’s greatest records
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Kirk Hammett on Ride the Lightning: Metallica Had a “Burning Ambition” to Make the Best Possible Album
The guitarist reflects on the legendary metal band's acclaimed sophomore album. Kirk Hammett on Ride the Lightning: Metallica Had a “Burning Ambition” to Make the Best Possible Album Spencer Kaufman
