Kirk Hammett

American guitarist

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Occupation

Guitarist

Born in

San Francisco

Born

November 18, 1962

Zodiac

Scorpio

23,294

days alive

63

years old

$100 million

net worth

#581 of 2,697

Born
November 18, 1962 in 🇺🇸San Francisco
Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·tiger 🐅
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Kirk Lee Hammett is an American musician. Hammett has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983; prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 2023, Hammett and Metallica bandmate James Hetfield were co-ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.

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Fire
Earth
Air
Water
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Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Water

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for November 18, 1962

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2023
Day 22,075
Age 60

Metallica M72 World Tour

Confidence
89%
Apr 27, 2023
Flight Manifest
Verified Route
2018
Day 20,133
Age 55

High School Reunion

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2018

Attended high school reunion.

2016
Day 19,560
Age 53

Performs National Anthem

Confidence
96%
Jun 7, 2016

Performed the National Anthem on electric guitar at a San Jose Sharks game.

2006
Day 15,750
Age 43

Son, Angel Hammett, Born

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2006

Welcomed son, Angel Hammett.

2002
Day 14,289
Age 39

Daughter, Marcella Hammett, Born

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2002

Welcomed daughter, Marcella Hammett.

1998
Day 12,828
Age 35

Marriage to Lani Hammett

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1998

Married Lani Hammett.

1997
Day 12,784
Age 35

Release of 'Reload'

Confidence
96%
Nov 18, 1997

Metallica releases the album 'Reload' featuring Kirk Hammett on lead guitar.

1996
Day 12,252
Age 33

Release of 'Load'

Confidence
96%
Jun 4, 1996

Metallica releases the album 'Load' featuring Kirk Hammett on lead guitar.

1991
Day 10,494
Age 28

Release of 'Metallica' (The Black Album)

Confidence
96%
Aug 12, 1991

Metallica releases self-titled album, commonly known as 'The Black Album'.

1988
Day 9,425
Age 25

Release of '...And Justice for All'

Confidence
96%
Sep 7, 1988

Metallica releases '...And Justice for All' album.

1986
Day 8,506
Age 23

Release of 'Master of Puppets'

Confidence
96%
Mar 3, 1986

Metallica releases 'Master of Puppets' album.

1984
Day 7,922
Age 21

Release of 'Ride the Lightning'

Confidence
96%
Jul 27, 1984

Metallica releases 'Ride the Lightning' album.

1983
Day 7,439
Age 20

Joins Metallica

Confidence
96%
Apr 1, 1983

Kirk Hammett joins Metallica, replacing Dave Mustaine.

1979
Day 5,888
Age 16

Formation of Exodus

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1979

Co-founded the thrash metal band Exodus.

1962
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Kirk Hammett

Confidence
96%
Nov 18, 1962

Born in San Francisco, California.