Everyone has a side to them that's kind of unexplained and feels misunderstood. Kirk Hammett feltkindmisunderstand Change image and share on social
Although I'm a lead guitarist, I'd say that a good 95 percent of my time onstage is spent playing rhythm. Kirk Hammett goodguitaristlead Change image and share on social
When I see my kids totally into their Legos, it brings me back to the days I was hanging out and playing with my monster models. It brings me there in a second. Kirk Hammett backbringday Change image and share on social
I think it's morally wrong to keep someone away from what keeps him happy. Kirk Hammett happymorallywrong Change image and share on social
For 'Death Magnetic,' I used what I always use, which is my standard touring rack, which is filled with some Boogie stuff and a Marshall that I've had forever. Kirk Hammett boogiedeathfill Change image and share on social
A good horror movie should have peaks and valleys, a good horror movie should move you emotionally; a good horror movie should be exciting to watch and energizing in a weird kind of way. Kirk Hammett emotionallyenergizeexcit Change image and share on social
Metallica is a very complicated, fragile thing. On the outside, it's all metal, but on the inside it's very delicate. Kirk Hammett complicatedelicatefragile Change image and share on social
I was really, really wild in my early twenties and a bit self-destructive. Kirk Hammett bitedestructiveearly Change image and share on social
I didn't want to fall into the trap of competing with all these other great guitar players. I just want to sidestep the whole thing and get out of the race. Kirk Hammett competefallgreat Change image and share on social
The word 'retirement' doesn't really sit well with me. There comes a time when you reach a position in society or culture where people will not let you retire. You can say, 'Alright, I'm going to hang up my guitar,' but people will still not let you retire. Kirk Hammett alrightcultureguitar share on social