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Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18 1962) is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy 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. In 2009 Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.
How does Kirk Hammett look like? How did Kirk Hammett look like young?
This is how Kirk Hammett looks like. The photo hopefully gives you an impression of Kirk Hammett's look, life and work.
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When is Kirk Hammett's birthday?
Kirk Hammett was born on the , which was a Sunday. Kirk Hammett will be turning 64 in only 332 days from today.
How old is Kirk Hammett?
Kirk Hammett is 63 years old. To be more precise (and nerdy), the current age as of right now is 22997 days or (even more geeky) 551928 hours. That's a lot of hours!
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Kirk Hammett? Is there a Kirk Hammett action figure?
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What is Kirk Hammett's zodiac sign and horoscope?
Kirk Hammett's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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The ruling planets of Scorpio are Mars and Pluto. Therefore, lucky days are Tuesdays and lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81 and 90. Scarlet, Red and Rust are Kirk Hammett's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Scorpio include: Determination, Self assurance, Appeal and Magnetism. Negative character traits could be: Possessiveness, Intolerance, Controlling behaviour and Craftiness.Is Kirk Hammett gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Kirk Hammett is gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
9% of all voters think that Kirk Hammett is gay (homosexual), 32% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 59% like to think that Kirk Hammett is actually bisexual.
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Is Kirk Hammett still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Yes, according to our best knowledge, Kirk Hammett is still alive. And no, we are not aware of any death rumors. However, we don't know much about Kirk Hammett's health situation.
Are there any photos of Kirk Hammett's hairstyle or shirtless?
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Where was Kirk Hammett born?
Kirk Hammett was born in California, San Francisco, United States.
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What bands was Kirk Hammett in? Which artists did Kirk Hammett work with?
There are a few bands and artists Kirk Hammett collaborated with, for example: Exodus (band),Metallica and Spastik Children.
Do you have a photo of Kirk Hammett?
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What instruments does Kirk Hammett play?
Kirk Hammett does know how to play various instruments. These are some of them: Bass guitar, ESP Kirk Hammett, Guitar and Sitar.
Does Kirk Hammett do drugs? Does Kirk Hammett smoke cigarettes or weed?
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Which record label is Kirk Hammett signed to? What record labels was Kirk Hammett with in the past?
Kirk Hammett had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Elektra Records, Megaforce Records, Vertigo Records and Warner Bros. Records.
When did Kirk Hammett's career start? How long ago was that?
Kirk Hammett's career started in 1979. That is more than 46 years ago.
What kind of music does Kirk Hammett do? What genre is Kirk Hammett?
Kirk Hammett is known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Kirk Hammett is best known for are: Hard rock, Heavy metal music, Speed metal and Thrash metal.
What is Kirk Hammett's real name?
Kirk Hammett's full given name is Kirk Lee Hammett.
What is Kirk Hammett's official website?
There are many websites with news, gossip, social media and information about Kirk Hammett on the net. However, the most official one we could find is www.metallica.com.
Who are similar musical artists to Kirk Hammett?
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What is Kirk Hammett doing now?
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What is Kirk Hammett's net worth in 2025? How much does Kirk Hammett earn?
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