Kirk Hammett - Wikipedia
Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) [1] is an American musician. Hammett has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983; prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed …
“There’s a lot of sniping… and a lot of bad blood”: Kirk Hammett’s ...
Apr 25, 2025 · Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has opened up about his reaction to former bandmate Kirk Hammett leaving the band to join Metallica.
Kirk Hammett Explains Why He Felt Guilty About Leaving Exodus
Jul 19, 2024 · Kirk Hammett feels guilty for leaving Exodus but believes Metallica is where he belongs. The guitarist recently spoke with Metal Hammer and said he has no issue with using …
Kirk Hammett Says Exodus Members Were 'So Pissed' They …
Jul 13, 2020 · During a conversation with Louder Sound, Kirk Hammett looked back on leaving Exodus to join Metallica back in 1983. Kirk co-founded Exodus in 1979.
Kirk Hammett on Leaving Exodus to Join Metallica
Oct 1, 2025 · Kirk Hammett explains why he left the band he started, Exodus, to join Metallica after feeling at home from the very first jam.
METALLICA’s Kirk Hammett Talks about His Departure from Exodus
Jul 26, 2024 · In an interview with Metal Hammer UK, Kirk Hammett recently spoke about his departure from Exodus to join Metallica and admitted that he felt a bit guilty about it.
Kirk Hammett Says He Feels Guilty About Departing From EXODUS
Jul 25, 2024 · Guitarist Kirk Hammett believes he belongs to Metallica, and despite this, he kind of felt guilty when he left Exodus back in 1983, the same year he joined Metallica.
KIRK HAMMETT Says He Feels Guilty For Leaving EXODUS To …
Jul 24, 2024 · In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Hammett has opened up about the guilt he felt when leaving EXODUS to join METALLICA as a replacement for Dave Mustaine. As he …
Exodus' Gary Holt Says Kirk Hammett Deserves 'Double Credit': …
Sep 26, 2025 · Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has made a passionate and forceful case for the legacy of his friend and predecessor, Kirk Hammett, declaring in a new interview that the Metallica …
Exodus (band) - Wikipedia
Original guitarist and founding member Kirk Hammett made a guest appearance on the song "Salt the Wound", marking his first recording with Exodus since the 1982 demo.