Icons: Kirk Hammett of Metallica

Kirk Hammett reflects on his career, talks everything Metallica, his favorite guitars and finding his perfect Flying V, transforming his sound forever. ▶ Shop the Gibson Kirk Hammett Collection of Signature Guitars HERE: ▶ Shop Epiphone Kirk Hammett Guitars HERE: In the latest episode of “Icons”, Gibson TV sits down with one of the most influential metal guitarists of all time, Kirk Hammett. Since 1983, Kirk Hammett has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for heavy metal trailblazers Metallica. Prior to joining the band, he formed the group Exodus during the birth of the San Francisco thrash metal movement. Through archival and never before seen photos and video, Kirk takes viewers on a ride through his 37 years as lead guitarist of Metallica while sharing personal stories about his childhood, getting his first Gibson Flying V, the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton and the recording of the group’s pivotal albums including Kill’em All, Ride The Lightning, Master of Puppets, ...And Justice For All and The Black Album. #gibson #kirkhammett #metallica 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Watch Kirk Hammett talk horror movies and heavy metal: ▶ Photographing Metallica: ▶ Bob Rock talks about recording Metallica and other artists: Find Your local Gibson Dealer: 📱Follow Us On Social Media For The latest Guitar Gear! ▶Twitter/X: ▶Instagram: ▶Facebook: 🔔 Subscribe To Our Channel: @gibsonguitar Get the latest Gibson news before anyone else!: SHOP GIBSON BRANDS ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies.