a very talented guitarist from the very great band MetallicA. he is one of the best guitarists, but definately not THE best guitarist. the best guitarist is of course jimi hendrix, duh. and he is definately better than dave mustaine, who was kicked out of metallica because of his drug problems, and because he's an asshole. yes i know kirk hammet is over rated. he is rated on a scale from 1 to ten (ten being the best) as a 12, but in reality he is actually only an 11.
by MetallilbangeR April 3, 2005
The hugely talented lead guitarist for the band Metallica. Not the greatest guitarist in the world (despite what musically ignorant 10 year olds believe) but very fast and good at licking James Hetfield's boots.
The first song that Kirk Hammet wrote for Metallica was Enter Sandman which sucked. He should just play the main solos and let Hetfield write them.
by nfdfdf December 30, 2005
The worst most over-rated piece of shit gutarist that has ever lived! Can't wirte good songs for shit either! Dave Mustaine Rules 4ever!
by Dave Mustaine March 3, 2005
by Dadddddddddddddddddddddddy October 31, 2022
One of the best technical guitarists who plays for the band Metallica. He started off in a garage band called "mesh", then Exodus and Joined Metallica in 1983. He does ripping solos and playing at lightning speed.
Metallica would be nothing without Kirk Hammet. James Hetfield is a great guitarists and all, but Kirk Hammet superior
by Rotten Turkey February 16, 2023