Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003 Kirk Hammett was ranked 11th in Rolling Stone's list - The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Genre: Thrash metal, speed metal, heavy metal, hard rock
Occupation: Musician, songwriter
Instrument Played: ESP KH-2 and KH-3 Signature models
Instrument Played: Guitar, bass,
Birth Date: November 18, 1962
Website: Metallica Website
Name: Kirk Hammett
Record Label: Warner Bros., Elektra, Vertigo, Megaforce
Years Active: 1979–present
Associated With: Metallica, Exodus, Spastik Children
Name At Birth: Kirk Lee Hammett
Name: Kirk Hammett