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KIRK LEE HAMMET

kirk.quote:
"I didnt Snort it, I just Sniffed it."

What are Kirk's vitals?

Kirk Lee Hammett was brought back to life in San Francisco, California, on November 18th, 1962; he is 5'7" and 134 lbs.

Is Kirk married?

Kirk married Lani on January 31, 1998 in Hawaii.

What guitar equipment does Kirk use?

Various ESP, along with various vintage guitars, uses Dean Markely strings. Mesa Boogie Amps. Check out Kirk's Equipment for more!

What does he drive?

LandCruiser, Mountain Bike, 1955 Dodge Coronet ("Kirkstine")

Has Kirk recorded for anyone besides Metallica?
Kirk's old Exodus demo's have been seen floating around, he has also recorded a track with Les Claypool and Mike Bordin set for possible future release (by Primus?), he has produced demo's for Death Angel, he has recorded solo's for Pushead's band Septic Death, you can also find him on the Spawn soundtrack playing guitar on the Orbital song called "Satan" (along with the re-mix of For Whom The Bell Tolls).

What's that under his lip?
That's a labret, a piercing just under his lower lip.

What does Kirk like to drink?

Kirk likes Martini's, Sky vodka and green tea.

The liner notes say: James-guitar and Kirk-guitar. What does Kirk do?

Kirk's duties on the albums are mostly for the full-blown lead guitar solos, On the new albums Load and ReLoad, Kirk's role as guitar player has expanded to playing a more important role in the overall sound.

Which sports teams does he follow?

Kirk is quoted as saying: "I hate sports!" (or "Whatever teams James and Lars don't like")

What are Kirk's favorite foods?

Sushi, Mexican food, pasta, Indian and Thai food.

Was Kirk in any bands besides Metallica?

Kirk was a founding member of San Francisco's Exodus.

What does like to do in his off time?

Kirk Hammett likes to mountain bike and collect horror movie related stuff, along with piercing assorted body parts.

Does Kirk have a tattoo?

Kirk's tattoo was a present to himself for Christmas 1995, it reads: "Made in SF 11-18-62." It's wrapped around his belly button. He also has hot rod flames on his thighs.

Why is Kirk's right hand wrapped during live shows?

That is Kirk's picking hand, which he does hit pretty hard playing his guitar. The tape cover the lines in his palm that break open as he plays.

Is Kirk a vegetarian?

Yes, Kirk is a "lacto-ovo" vegetarian.

What ethnic background is Kirk?

Kirk is part Filipino.

Who does he credit as his influences?

Jimi Hendrix, UFO, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Joe Satriani, Warren Haynes, Adrian Belew, Freddy King and Buddy Guy.

Two things Kirk owns that you might not have known about..
Kirk owns a stuffed, two headed sheep and a stuffed monkey... we won't talk about what the guy at the morgue acquired for him.

What are Kirk's favorite cigars?

Kirk likes Habanos 94, a Cuban cigar not available in the USA, he also like Fuente y Fuente Opus X as his favorite available in the USA, he can also be found puffing on Cohiba and Lars Tetens.

What jobs has Kirk worked?

Kirk once worked at Burger King and as a dishwasher.

What happened to Kirk's Porsche?

Lost in a bet.

KIRKS EQUIPTMENT LIST:

E.S.P. GUITARS:

WaveCaster -wave machine (hollow plexiglass body filled with wave machine fluid) M-II - Boris Karloff Mummy graphic
M-II - Skull #1
M-II - Skull #2
M-II - Ouija board graphic
M-II - F--k You
Flying V -Devil finger inlays
Eclipse - Pushead Spider graphic
ESP Semi-Acoustic Eclipse

OTHER GUITARS:
Gibson Les Paul Custom - black
Fender Stratocaster S.R.V. - black
Fender Stratocaster - natural finish
Parker Fly
All Aluminum Roswell Randy Rhoads Flying V
Gibson Super 400
1963 Gold Fender Strat
1958 Gibson Flying V
1960 Gibson Explorer
Early Gibson Les Paul Jackson Randy Rhoads V - black
Ibanez Stratocaster - black

AMPS:
Mesa Boogie Strategy 400
power amps
Mesa Boogie MK IV Amp
Mesa Boobie Dual Rectifier
Mesa Boogie 4 x 12 speaker cabinets
Mesa Boogie Triaxis preamp
Marshall JMP-1

EFFECTS & EQUIPMENT:
Roland VG-8
Furman power strips
Nady 1200 Wireless receivers and transmitters
ADA MP-1 preamp
ADA MQ-1 E.Q.
Alesis Data Disk
Juice Goose power strip
Eventide H3000 SE
Boss SE-50
Rocktron Juice Extractor
Custom Audio Electronics preamp
Multiple Foot Pedals Custom Rackmount
EMB Audio Remote Wah units
EMB/Ernie Ball Wah Pedals-custom
Aphex Parametric E.Q.
Rocktron Patchmate
Bradshaw Switching System
Bradshaw Patch Bay Custom
Marshall 4 x 12 speaker cabinets
Ascot Road cases
Dunlop pedals
Dunlop Green Tortex .88 mm Guitar Picks
Pro-Co sound cables
EMG 81 Pickups
Marshall practice amps
Peterson 520 strobe tuner
Floyd Rose Tremelo Systems
Dean Markley strings
Whirlwind channel boxes
Ultra guitar stands
Rocktron RSB-18F pedal boards
Ibanez Tube Screamer
R & R road cases
DiMarzio guitar straps
Smokes (Cohiba, Lars Tetens, Fuente)

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