Kirk's Face : 52 years old Kirk's voice : 16 years old

@szczur0192

3 жыл бұрын

Kirk's age: 52 years Kirk's appearance: 20 years old

@mountainssea9642

3 жыл бұрын

He’s got Patrick Mahomesitis

@soogiezz779

3 жыл бұрын

Mountains & Sea what

@nicodemoscarfo

3 жыл бұрын

LOL...

@joeyjordisonsforehead7000

3 жыл бұрын

He sounds the same that he did in the early Metallica days.

Kirk's skills: 👿☠️🔥 Kirk's soul: ☁️🌼☀️

@lorrainevalenta2183

10 ай бұрын

omg so true🤣

@jrlikeshockey

8 ай бұрын

He is so humble

@Tiffany-Rose

6 ай бұрын

Accurate

@fifis677

5 ай бұрын

Kirk and Rob are so different than Lars and James. The first two are always smiling and just want to have fun where the last two are generally assholes to the nth degree. Idk how Kirk and Rob can put up with them.

@Cenakin123

10 күн бұрын

Kirk's speech skills:💀💀

Kirk is just a little kid living his dream, and I'm all here for it. Dude is a treasure

@aprielledawn

Жыл бұрын

He really is!❤

@eshaan_pvp9874

Жыл бұрын

he's almost 60 now

@MunkeeFWRrng

Жыл бұрын

Kirk has always seemed like a very genuine and down to earth kind of guy from the very start and didn’t let Metallica’s massive success go to his head. His laid back and sweet nature is a breath of fresh air amongst so many others who let fame corrupt their core self.

Nervous and shakey while talking... , confident and fluent when playing 🎸

@JokerCat9

3 жыл бұрын

Different strokes for different folks!

@liamtg912

3 жыл бұрын

I think the drugs just fucked him up

@rav5251

3 жыл бұрын

@@liamtg912 I don't believe Metallica did much drugs , and even then , mötley crües Nikki sixx literally died for like 2 hours and he's a very well spoken person nowadays and I believe he has a podcast

@lejlatiric7037

3 жыл бұрын

True!

@birdost7203

3 жыл бұрын

@@rav5251 no kırk and Lars was using drugs but James did not

When he is 16, he made one of greatest riff ever Here I am 16 trying to play his riffs

@kevinsarajlic6268

7 жыл бұрын

Mehmet Cumhur thats so cool ! And there is me im 16 and i just strated to learn playing guitar 😂😂

@joysonmartinez7945

7 жыл бұрын

Mehmet Cumhur you are not alone

@DL500316

7 жыл бұрын

+Joyson Martinez No he isn't

@juanarguelles574

7 жыл бұрын

Mehmet Cumhur m2 man 🤘🏻

@epnemaka5460

7 жыл бұрын

what song is that riff from

The look on Kirk's face when he says "die", you're still that 16 year-old kid Kirk. :-D

@kreush7329

4 жыл бұрын

Joshiua Hallenbeck hes a fucking beauty

@ayoutubeaccount864

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to ride the lightning era life shows of a Creeping Death, his voice cracks me up

@davidduran1910

3 жыл бұрын

@@ayoutubeaccount864 I know this is completely irrelevant to this comment but what's the song he plays at 0:06

@demolicioncrew1709

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus of Suburbia my apocalypse

@demolicioncrew1709

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus of Suburbia the riff starts at 1:50

You definitely get the sense that Kirk Hammett is one of the genuinely nicest guys ever in metal.

@NickGoesTrucking

Жыл бұрын

No ego what so ever. Love it.

I met Kirk in 97 w my mom and 2 brothers when we were children (7, 9, and 11 yrs old). He was very kind and generous. He signed all my brother's CD covers and gave my other brother a guitar pick.

@kirilgjorgievski8099

3 жыл бұрын

i know...

@PsychAxE

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@muriellealamelama1310

2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Pretty impressive 🤣

@turtleneckferret

Жыл бұрын

Did he give your mom anything?

@stephencook4694

Жыл бұрын

They say never meet your heroes! However I was invited back stage by Paul D (the original Iron Maiden singer) he signed all my albums as well and was a wonderful person.

Kirk is so nervously spoken, its adorable.

@jorgevizcainosoler5189

5 жыл бұрын

@Dog Is Not Amused you really believe in that things?

@lickmydotandeatmypoo3187

5 жыл бұрын

because james and the rest of the band beat him down, you can see it in their backstage/ rehersal videos.

@dak-o-lanturn

5 жыл бұрын

Jesus is Dog : der now all that’s amazing but it’s bullshit

@terrormilk384

5 жыл бұрын

Jesus is Dog : omfg. There’s stars formed trillions of kilometers, billions of light years apart from eachother, and we’re out here putting so much sense into them. It’s interesting for how it shows human behavior but to me annoying as fuck if people are judged to that level just from when they were born. Nothing to do with the video I know this just mildly triggered me

@tendoking99

5 жыл бұрын

He speaks through his guitar! that's all I want to hear and he is a fucking legend!

Kirk is definitely the sweetest dude in the band. Just a teddybear.

@rileyhowse6772

3 жыл бұрын

He is indeed an people hate on him for no reason and it makes me angy :/

@ericajohnson3230

3 жыл бұрын

Just wanting to know what is that first song he plays

@Benazgul

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericajohnson3230 He's playing some riffs (the middle part) of the song My Apocalypse.

@Johnnysmithy24

2 жыл бұрын

@@rileyhowse6772 People hate him for guitar reasons. No one has ever said anything bad about him as a person

@thatonemetalhead4176

2 жыл бұрын

@@Johnnysmithy24 why

The sheer contrast between him speaking on camera and him playing the guitar is astonishing. He's such a shy and nervous guy when speaking but he's one of the most talented guitarists on this planet.

@ivankadanov1946

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@89kilemal

Жыл бұрын

@@ivankadanov1946 ?

@comedrawcomicwithhc2385

Жыл бұрын

He speaks through his guitar, like a true artist

Kirt when he was 16: *writes a riff that would eventually become one of the greatests of all time* Me, a 26 year old man: *0-3-5*

@jacobmaag381

3 жыл бұрын

Smoke on the water is a classic😤

@erinc3463

3 жыл бұрын

That’s not through the never, and if you’re going 0-3 on the a string then 1-0 on the e string then that’s not through the never either.

@leperscrown3102

3 жыл бұрын

222 444 555 222 444 555

@bobbg9041

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't go that far! in fact not even close!

@randomraisins7954

3 жыл бұрын

woah there you don’t have to flex your massive amount of talent... 0-3-5 is so hard

This guy is the reason why Metallica are still together , he balance the huge ego of James and Lars whit his no ego ...and it’s not easy to have no ego when u are the guitar player of the best metal band ever

@sallygeorgieva2460

3 жыл бұрын

Right! 👍

@paradoxolli3010

3 жыл бұрын

Marty Friedman is better don't ya think ma boy (I say this as a Extreme Kirk hammett fan)

@marcotp9

3 жыл бұрын

@@paradoxolli3010 didn't get that , what do u mean

@LuisHernandez-hw7dj

3 жыл бұрын

So true.

@mearndt1

3 жыл бұрын

I love Kirk Hammett!! And this is a great comment!!!

One of the things I admire about Kirk is his humility.

@tyler_bt3326

6 жыл бұрын

JAngel4 this is true. One thing I never understood is why Kirk gets bashed so much, of course he's not the most talented guitar player in the world but he's never bragged or tried to act like he is. Such a humble guy really

@sashingopaul3111

6 жыл бұрын

Josue maybe people miss him playing without wah

@noatornberg1426

6 жыл бұрын

JAngel4 i

@daoyang6055

6 жыл бұрын

People bash Kirk because he's not as good as other guys like Marty Friedman or Petrucci yet he's in Metallica and super famous. He's still wrote the most memorable solos ever

@mikeanglada742

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, Bro... the Memories of the Solos is Deep Within Us and Lars and James found a dedicated Soul to easily control,,, but, It's been a very successful trade-off over the years... James is way too Great of a Rhythm/Lead for a sassy Dave Mustaine/Marty Friedman Type. MegaDeth is just Awesomenss!! but, Dave could Never have found Fulfillment in Metallica. Kirk was the Perfect Dedicated Disciple for the Gig. :) Old Metallica is still the Greatest Metal Ever!! \,,/ Peace

When Kirk was 16 he created a delicious sounding riff that still stands the test of time. When I was 16 I created one of the most delicious craft dinners with just the right amount of milk

@emelial.6251

Жыл бұрын

So true! Also this cracked me up

@scotts653

Жыл бұрын

Future craftsman. Future Kraftsman.

People attack him for his guitar skills, but he’s written some of the greatest and most iconic riffs in metal. EXPLAIN

@Ertu300

Жыл бұрын

He is indeed very talented, but ir doesn't mean that all the music he made is good. I personally find that great part of the Metallica solos sound almost the same.

@lewisprice3156

Жыл бұрын

I love Kirk Hammett. I have his signature guitar. It's probably among the best guitars ever....

@nixongasmo5114

Жыл бұрын

I don’t get why people think Kirk is bad I think he is the greatest of all time

@comedrawcomicwithhc2385

Жыл бұрын

@@Ertu300 I mean trying to come up with something that sounds original when also trying to top your prime self from older albums isn’t easy

@josiahralya2160

Жыл бұрын

Yea, he may not be to skilled when it comes to playing. But he is 100 percent one of the most talented writers

Just imagine that: you are 16 yrs old... sitting in your bedroom in your parents house. You fool around with your guitar and write that Creeping Death riff. Some years later THAT riff is recorded as a song on one of your records, millions of people here that! And one day you play it live in front of like 75.000 people and they freak out to it, they sing the lyrics, raise their fist and even mimic the riff with their voices! its just so... mindfuck!

@gregroberge8873

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention "in a communist country, on the other side of the world!"

@varzat6416

5 жыл бұрын

500 000 people*

@yuckesh

5 жыл бұрын

500 000 people In Moscow, banging their heads to that riff. That's the dream

@antonytheolddog8626

5 жыл бұрын

What about matt heafy from trivium and trivium themselves with Corey Taylor on vocals and robb flynn playing too... All at the same fucking time doing creeping death.... God I wish I was front and center for that.. Pure respect for Metallica from their peers...

@hanter765

5 жыл бұрын

In today's society, you will just get made fun of of you even try to make a riff. I wish I was born in the 80's

he was 16 when he composed that "Creeping Death" riff, fucking amazing...

@arvidedor

8 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right

@Metalfreak327

8 жыл бұрын

wow you probably don't play guitar which is why you think that's amazing. if metal was a language that riff is as basic like saying hey I am evil .

@itkojecockot

8 жыл бұрын

+Umer Soomro wow, you probably know so much about music than Kirk, but how come I've never heard about you, when you're such famous musician? btw the entire "Creeping Death" song is saying "hey, I am evil" and it's fucking amazing, maybe you can beat it with your famous riffs, can't wait to hear them at YOUR 100 000 people concert, don't worry I'll be there :D:D:D

@Metalfreak327

8 жыл бұрын

+itkojecockot flip a coin buddy. this video is speaking beyond the success of Kirk. rather its speaking of the vastness of life. it's showing that portrayed hero's demise. this video saddens me more than anything.

@itkojecockot

8 жыл бұрын

+Umer Soomro I don't really care "buddy", cause you're my new guitar hero, who cares about Kirk Hammet anymore ? NOBODY !!!! Umer Soomro is my new guitar GOD !!!!!

Haters gonna hate, but the mere fact that Kirk didn't sink in his fame and glory is a legend on its own right. Hate him if you want, you'll never come close to becoming like him anyway.

@ddarquesse

2 жыл бұрын

He is just adorable in all ways how da fuck some ppl hate him?

@WitcreamMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@ddarquesse haters gonna say he's bad at his instrument but hey, of course they gonna stay like that coz they'll never come close to being like Kirk 😂

@Johnnysmithy24

2 жыл бұрын

@@ddarquesse No one hates him for his personality, but for his guitar skills

@mr.iiconic

Жыл бұрын

Why is putting people down the only way people know how to praise great musicians

@comedrawcomicwithhc2385

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.iiconic cause that’s what they do to those same musicians

Kirk is such a genuine and kind soul. He deserves every bit of success and love he’s gained over his illustrious career

I've never realized this before, but Kirk's actually pretty quiet. He lets his solos do the talking, because he doesn't say that much.

@ryanshaw8255

7 жыл бұрын

he seems kinda nervous/flustered but hes still a legend

@herpderpinson6117

6 жыл бұрын

Kinda like John Myung except Kirk actually speaks occasionally so he doesn’t forget how to lmao

@beanman2206

6 жыл бұрын

he is isnt he, he does open up live though

@Per770718

5 жыл бұрын

That's why i think he has been so successful in Metallica. He's very diplomatic which works great together with the two egos of James and Lars. I don't think they ever would have agreed upon anything if he wouldn't have been for Kirk.

@daytona2134

5 жыл бұрын

How can you realize kirk is quiet from listening to him ramble about stuff in this video?

I cant believe that this guy is fucking 53 years of age.

@saatviksingh727

8 жыл бұрын

the difference between 53 year olds...

@alicesim332

8 жыл бұрын

yea i think hes an alien

@saatviksingh727

8 жыл бұрын

He's a teenager

@Brislu

7 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege to have both Kirk and Trujillo, 13 years a go, as costumers were I worked that summer. Kirk really looks like the same as I recall (way more grey hair but...).

@iceman2073

7 жыл бұрын

Lucky Enough to see kirk in the Philippines when he visit some of his mother side relatives...

Kirk is such a nice guy. He’s the glue that holds Metallica together. Without him, there would be no Metallica.

Don't let this fool you. Kirk minds, but he doesn't care about anything other than his own music. He doesn't pretend to be anything more than he really is. A great player and a great band mate. He doesn't care what you or anyone thinks. All Kirk cares about is play well. He's such a great guy.

@t-bagbagwell1327

3 жыл бұрын

That what kept Metallica alive throughout the difficult moments they had. These guys don’t give a flying fcuk about who hates them.

"I've been going to guitar center all my professional life" Kirk says this while a guitar center guy has a gun pointed to him behind the camera

@WavesofJava

7 жыл бұрын

Max Lu either that or dangling a fat check with lots of $$$ on it!! 😄

@dreamisolympia88

6 жыл бұрын

Max Lu more accurately, money pointed at him

@TheMoolane

6 жыл бұрын

Hahhahahah. Thanks for making my day! Coffees from the nose.

@Donoftheded

6 жыл бұрын

Lol

@celt2453

5 жыл бұрын

Max Lu hahahhahaha

What a likable, humble dude. His work is just legendary

@SmelvinFernsby

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Docherty English? 😂

@Series-ux3yc

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Docherty yeah but like...Scotland isn’t even a real place. None of you eurotards matter. 🤷🏼‍♂️ #YouWillNeverBeFree

@abijahkishretamal8322

4 жыл бұрын

@Stephen Docherty fake moon landing eh? You sure you take highschool?

@michelegephart2906

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@RileyAiC

4 жыл бұрын

@@Series-ux3yc shut up, debra.

Kirks face: what ever is age is Kirks voice: 16 years old Kirks riff face: 12 years old

@Gabrostil

3 жыл бұрын

He is 58

@aleeraya2247

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gabrostil he turned 59 last November 14

@Gabrostil

2 жыл бұрын

@@aleeraya2247 when i comment he was 58.

@aleeraya2247

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gabrostil okay and no worries about that

What a humble and great guy Kirk Hammet is, he's like a kid still with his love for his guitar. What a legendary story

Kirk talking about practicing hard to not mess it up. How big a man must you have to be to admit you are only human? Really appreciate his humility here.

how can you not love this guy??

@austincanas621

8 жыл бұрын

it's impossible

@austincutty4548

8 жыл бұрын

mustaine fans

@pramudananjaya1548

8 жыл бұрын

+TheDive25 ikr, he is a great guitarist.

@user-iq2oq8ol6z

8 жыл бұрын

+austin cutty lmao haha

@TheJayBee1990

8 жыл бұрын

+TheDive25 he should form a band with dave ellefson of megadeth... they are both just too nice for the bands they are in

I love Kirk’s energy and vibe. For someone with that level of fame he seems (to a random guy who doesn’t know him) nothing but genuine. Been listening to him since I was 9yo (between AJfA and the Black Album). One of my favorite musicians ever. The f’n king shredder!

I thought Metallica was too loud of a music when I was kid and now that I’m 50 it’s actually very soothing so I started playing more of Metallica on guitar The more I play it the more I’m at ease. Thank you Kirk for your inspiration

Kirk is crying when he plays Creeping Death's riff which wrote almost 40 years ago. That's MUSIC, gentlemen...

@zorn1745

6 жыл бұрын

urban Legend djentleman*

@kenthejanitor3456

6 жыл бұрын

Cant lie, i lowkey felt sad with him...

@xokevin619

5 жыл бұрын

die, die, die! 🤘🏻

@roadapple66

5 жыл бұрын

Creeping Death is a Metal Classic! It never gets old, and it is very well known; even outside of the Metal genre.

@lukepearson8851

5 жыл бұрын

Kids these days: "No mumble rap is REAL music! Normies."

Metallica is the reason I picked up a guitar

@pashastroud2801

4 жыл бұрын

Dave Mustaine was the reason I picked up the guitar. I was 17

@metaltension

4 жыл бұрын

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Sepultura, Testament, Xentrix and Pantera were my reasons for picking up a guitar Mainly Metallica and Slayer

@pashastroud2801

4 жыл бұрын

@Stephen Docherty Go Fuck yourself. I have been playing guitar for over 8 years. You may not like Dave or Megadeth, but that doesn't mean that you have to talk shit about me.

@johndomoe3735

4 жыл бұрын

@Stephen Docherty your names spelt wrong its actually ducherty

@adamnilsson566

4 жыл бұрын

@Stephen Docherty More like Stephen Doucherty lol. What's with the attitude?

Kirk has to be my favorite rockstar mainly because of his attitude and humility! And don’t forget that he’s written some amazing riffs and has created lots of memorable solos as well. I just really love how he has no ego and I feel like he keeps Metallica grounded and stable! 🔥

Dude is such a genuine guy. I think it's particularly endearing that he's such a big Hendrix fan because his shy/goofy/humble personality is so much like his hero! Rock on, Kirk! You rule, dude.

watching someone who cryes remembering their beginnings is so beautiful. kirk is a great person. love his job.

@beanman2206

6 жыл бұрын

i would kill to meet him

@tonyiacomi4822

5 жыл бұрын

Its kinda gay don't you think?

Kirk wrote Creeping Death when he was 16. Let that sink in.

@gavyncarpenter1844

4 жыл бұрын

what does it want now?

@yunglaadu

4 жыл бұрын

@@gavyncarpenter1844 what do sinks usually like?

@lucas11__

3 жыл бұрын

@@yunglaadu kids

@changarookitty6920

3 жыл бұрын

Mozart wrote his first CONCERTO at age SIX!!! NO BODY beats Mozart- E.V.E.R.! I'd love to hear what Mozart would do now with an electric guitar.... Can you just imagine?!?

@admirable_kon5083

3 жыл бұрын

@@changarookitty6920 Put it flat on a table and play some sick piano, maybe? I dunno... XD

"I mean there was another time where I found myself thinking, "Holy shit, I'm with my high school fantasy." And that was when I had gone to see Rush, and then after the show I was hanging out with Alex Lifeson, and we were just hanging out, drinking wine, talking about guitars, and I thought, "Yeah, I really made it (laughs). I'm really here, right now, hanging out with Alex Lifeson backstage, drinking wine (thumbs up). Doesn't get much better than that."" Um, I now respect Kirk on a whole new level. Thanks for sharing that awesome tale mate. Love it!

I got to meet Kirk Hammett after a show In Atlanta,Georgia on March 28th 1992...! was 23 yrs old at the time!! He was so down to earth....such a super nice guy, and he was just being himself....I remember being in this room along with 100 other fans waiting to meet Metallica!! We waited like 3 hrs for them to come out! Each hour that went by, people was leaving! When they finally came out,30 fans got to interact with everyone except Lars.I took a page out of a magazine for them to sign and Kirk drawed devil horns coming out of his head and signed his name.....I got that page framed up.....hanging in my living room to this day.....I'm 53 now!! And still rocking !!!

Can't stand seeing people disrespect Kirk Hammett online.... One of the greats and most inspirational players ever

@TheCompton1963

5 жыл бұрын

Keegan Millard thank u. Idiots huh

@emperoralvis6559

5 жыл бұрын

He was from about ‘83 to ‘94. Nowadays he’s worse than Kerry King.

@kasidiprapasuchart4789

5 жыл бұрын

Emperor Alvis wow hilarious joke

@emperoralvis6559

5 жыл бұрын

Kasidi Prapasuchat Objective fact*

@kasidiprapasuchart4789

5 жыл бұрын

Emperor Alvis if you want to compare a better guitarist I recommend mustaine ,kerry is not better or worst than kirk

James 13 minutes Kirk 9 minutes Dave 2.5 minutes What no warning no second chance

@marquesbrownlee6293

5 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment 🤣

@Xitronix

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@DropkickNation

5 жыл бұрын

Nah! You're out!

@SvenTviking

5 жыл бұрын

Cries about it for 35 years.

@diesect33

5 жыл бұрын

@@SvenTviking you would too. Getting the boot from the most famous metal band you helped found and wrote for.

He is so humble. One of the very few times I've seen him play without black nails

This man created one of, if not, the greatest riffs of all time. Im so blown away.

"it`s really evil riff..." * wipes tears It`s just great :)

@johnpoertner1361

5 жыл бұрын

That evil riff has a soft spot in his heart, lol.

@2.25.am_7

5 жыл бұрын

*it's

@spartan_xbox7169

5 жыл бұрын

@@2.25.am_7 why so you feel the need to do that

@2.25.am_7

5 жыл бұрын

@@spartan_xbox7169 cause it bothers me😂

@spartan_xbox7169

4 жыл бұрын

@@2.25.am_7 ight

this man is the reason I play the guitar

@thatsjuancooldude9409

8 жыл бұрын

Fuck yea, he is the best

@GordonHeaney

8 жыл бұрын

+awesome101 You guys think Kirk Hammett is the best? Fucking hell, you need to listen to more guitar players

@utooberblooper

8 жыл бұрын

Kirk is the best fit for Metallica and yes he is a better fit than Dave mustaine for Metallica.also remember and remind yourself that guitar playing is not a race,a competition or anything even remotely resembling this.music is completely subjective and everyone hears something completely different when they listen to the exact same song. listen to "metallica at nimes 2009" or many of the shows in the mid to late 80's and you will understand COMPLETELY what im talking about.

@apartridge4582

8 жыл бұрын

+Gordon Heaney You seem like a douchebag. You tell me who the best guitarist ever is, and guess what?? there are people who are better than that.

@vard23

8 жыл бұрын

+Gordon Heaney WTF are you doin here ?

Kirk was the one who honestly got me motivated into playing guitar

The guitar riffs/notes to Fade to Black was what lead me to learn how to play the guitar almost 6 years ago. Metallica will always be special to me.

kirk strikes me as grounded, humble, decent...a good person

@Janchez97

7 жыл бұрын

He was the only reasonable one during their St. Anger phase.

@coltallic3114

7 жыл бұрын

Jose Sanchez He wrote some of the shitty lyrics though, "My life style determines my death style" for example.

@mxr122669

7 жыл бұрын

My close friend does work for him...Kirk is the real deal, very nice guy...

@coltallic3114

7 жыл бұрын

Wolf X What the hell?! Hahahaha I made you mad without even intending to. Well done.

@DC-yb7qd

7 жыл бұрын

How come he looks like he's going to start crying

Cool to see one of my favorite guitarists just sit in a guitar store and talk about and play guitars!

@vCLOWNSHOESv

3 жыл бұрын

I forget when this list came out but it was a rolling stone top 100 guitar players and he wasn't on it. I swear I will take them seriously for that.

@Danny-si2ny

3 жыл бұрын

Thx!!!!

@bu1t3rfly71

3 жыл бұрын

And the guitar is his signature.

@imkongaier6596

3 жыл бұрын

He is my favourite too

@RealS2dent

3 жыл бұрын

It's sad that he didn't learn to play the guitar.

Yo know how they have those expressions like "when hell freezes over", "when pigs learn to fly" ? I want to add the expression "when james alternate picks master of puppets"

I am so convinced that Kirk is probably the kindest person to ever exist

"I was just motivated by wanting to play the guitar well." -Metallica's Kirk Hammett talks riffs, ESP Guitars and hangin out with Alex Lifeson.

@bryantham11

9 жыл бұрын

what amp is that

@DanielFantini

9 жыл бұрын

Bryan HDGaming Mesa boogie dual rectifier. Black matte finish. Pretty badass.

@southislanddive7788

9 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yeah I laughed at that comment as well.

@sulwekolejbik3794

8 жыл бұрын

He still waiting?

@sulwekolejbik3794

8 жыл бұрын

kashsoldier Dude this was just a joke, he is fantastic guitarist

This is the reason I hate seeing people completely trash Kirk Hammet. He is truly an amazing guitar player. He got far beyond the reach of his goals as a player. Not to mention the incredible commercial success. Yet many people just think he's garbage and that mustaine is better. Yes, Dave is a musical mastermind. But he fits Megadeth just as Kirk fits Metallica

@leeohmoon231

5 жыл бұрын

really, I never came across anything negative about him...ppl seem to love him, not only for his talent but for who he is a person, a very nice down to earth guy, very smart

@yourpalbryan1442

5 жыл бұрын

@@leeohmoon231 look around on the internet, there are plenty of hateful things against Kirk. While there are some said as jokes, some also intent to hurt him. A joke I've heard of him is that he abuses the wah pedal and his solos sound the same, among other things

@Chris741113

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of Metallica but what he played at 5.04 to around 5.30 was disharmonic MESS and sounded completely horrific. It's not possible you or anybody else found it to be great or good. Be honest to yourself.

@leeohmoon231

5 жыл бұрын

@@Chris741113 no one is perfect, no one...ppl abuse others on the net yet they did nothing even close to what Kirk did and achieved ;) anyways ppl are cruel about the new guy as well (calling him ape)as they hate Lars drumming, always something

@100lejka4

5 жыл бұрын

@@Chris741113 it's almost like he's always so fucking rusty, also such a nervous vibrato for somebody whos been playing for so long in front of multi-thousand crowds. Lack of practice cant be justified by the commercial success of your band and Kirk definitely hasnt truly practiced in a long time. Also that tone is fucking horrendous, I cant even imagine him and his sound engineer listening to that piece of tinny garbage and thinking "alright, thatll do". Mesas in the background, and yet such a thin, wispy tone. James did a video like this in practically the same conditions when it comes to the equipment and his tone sounded almighty, just like the mesa should sound if adjusted correctly. Well, I absolutely hate Kirk's playing. Its uninspired, generic, awfully unclean, technically and melodically inferior to basically all metal lead players including Mustaine (who's never been that good anyways), and he's got one of the absolute worst vibrato and bending techniques Ive ever seen. Maybe he was something back in the day, though still his playing in the 80s and 90s isnt my jam at all. I think if more people would stop to use Kirk's playing as their ultimate guitar goal, we would be in a better place musically. Kirk, just fucking grab that guitar besides your concerts and practice. Money won't bring your talent back

One of the best guitarists of all time. Dude is absolutely a monster.

@BRAHZZ

2 жыл бұрын

hey do you know what song the first riff he plays is from?

@rattlehead7281

2 жыл бұрын

@@BRAHZZ My Apocalypse off Death Magnetic

This guy pretty much wrote all the signature riffs for Metallica, and is given so little creative leverage, yet never really complains.

*wipes tear* i instantly run to my guitars and played creeping death

@mariomario7379

8 жыл бұрын

my arm falls off by the end of the first verse....😖

@iiRaptusGaming

8 жыл бұрын

+chris fox Gotta love Metallica and their constant downpicking in most songs.

@mariomario7379

8 жыл бұрын

iRaptus Gaming also Master of puppets and blackened..... Enough said. I mean come on, these guys are in their 50s still rocking harder than I ever could.

@maddog788

8 жыл бұрын

+chris fox yea man after 3 songs of them in a row i feel like i did a workout the whole day come on how are these guys still performing live in front of millions of people and especially kirk with his solo's. long live the greatest!

@iiRaptusGaming

8 жыл бұрын

chris fox Yeah those two songs are what I mean lol...same with countless others.

Kirk and James motivated me to play

@thomaskrawczyk8164

8 жыл бұрын

Same and then Clapton slash and Hendrix

@yuuyacook355

8 жыл бұрын

Slash?

@slimjesus2277

8 жыл бұрын

Dave Mustaine, best guitarist to ever be in Metallica

@cedroclashofclans8304

8 жыл бұрын

Me too

@nickvitela

8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan's Lists 😂😂😂 that's cute

He wrote Creeping Death riff at 16, I am 33 and trying to play A-D-E chords fluently. The reasons for throwing the guitar away never ends.

Kirk has been a metal god since he was a teenager, yet he still doesn’t act cocky. Take notes children.

Just Imagine it......:Cliff Burton, at Guitar center RIP:Cliff

@rockarolla3199

4 жыл бұрын

where's the love button for this...:(

@aidenarias7845

4 жыл бұрын

CLIFF EM ALL

@sophw7086

4 жыл бұрын

Caden Mauchley that would be so so amazing

@benedikt9744

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnny.V03 I think they sell bass guitars at guitar center too

@kadencrisp5581

4 жыл бұрын

😭

His moustache looks like the metallica logo

@thecoconutfromthetf2files

4 жыл бұрын

@Sweet Jones III I was just referring it to the metallica logo as a joke because it has the same shape. No need to get so mad.

@thecoconutfromthetf2files

4 жыл бұрын

@Sweet Jones III bruh why u so mad xD

@jumbobagginsjellogo4475

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Jones III dude take a chill pill lol

@jeremar

4 жыл бұрын

That's actually where they got the idea of Metallica logo. By just staring at his mustache while listening to his solo. It's legit. Just Google it.

@paparomie5813

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Jones III dude chill

Kirk just seems like a really good guy and kind soul. And I know he was a great friend to Cliff, not just his bandmate. He's a sensitive soul.

@Realjoshturner.

8 ай бұрын

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

My very first concert I saw them when I was like 5 during the damaged justice tour in ‘89. They were a major influence that got me into playing guitar. Prob the first riff I learned was the intro to enter sandman. I am very grateful for their music throughout the years.

Creeping Death makes Kirk Hammett cry. That's beautiful, man.

@silvanoschwetscher6281

9 жыл бұрын

I bet, most of us would have tears when a riff they've come up with is still popular and after 30 years still with them

@Redline748

9 жыл бұрын

Think I would too when you think about a riff he made back then that became of one the most powerful moments of a Metallica show

I don't care if he's not the best, he was my inspiration for playing guitar and he still my favorite guitarrist

@metql9716

8 жыл бұрын

same here

@piksu1987

7 жыл бұрын

+Trey Wanvig If you like Yngwie, you should check Jason Beckers older stuff like perpetual burn or something.. sweep picked arpeggios so fast and precisely played that even Yngwie could not keep up.. In my opinion Yngwie and Becker are almost like athletes rather than musicians but impressive anyway..

@novander

7 жыл бұрын

+Omituinen Otus Becker is a musician, he actually plays with emotion... well, played

@fibonaccipaite4364

6 жыл бұрын

Same

@pjn2432

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Spread the word

The road is well know by those who already put their steps on it. Every guitarrist/musician had hard times and we have the best memories of 6 strings (or probably less) speaking loud. Thank you, Kirk, for this moment sharing with us your view about the guitar and music.

3:07 love to see people with passion and love for what they are doin

Who else wants to give Kirk a hug

@jkbtherifflord8972

3 жыл бұрын

And just say thank you and Metallica for everything

@Thebarradonovanmusician

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t give him a hug. I wouldn’t want him to catch covid. I may be a passive carrier. Before 2020 tho... come ‘ere Kirk!

@ezstaples6653

3 жыл бұрын

💝😍😍

@veronicavillarreal2869

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thebarradonovanmusician hahahaha

@lejlatiric7037

3 жыл бұрын

Mee

i love how passionate he is about his music, even as simple as a riff he created as a 16 year old kid brings a tear to his eye because it really means something to him, thats how music should be it shouldnt be about who can shred the fastest or who is the best its about releasing emotions and thoughts through your instrument and having your audience relate to the music.

@muntedelf

9 жыл бұрын

He is full of shit lol he loves himself too much

@stevenlittle1050

9 жыл бұрын

Very well said my dude.. \…/\m/

@MrBibbityBop

9 жыл бұрын

Couldn't of said it better. You are correct \m/

@adamkovac1991

9 жыл бұрын

muntedelf nobody give a fuck about you + you look as shit... so your opinion is piece of shit cake

@adamkovac1991

9 жыл бұрын

muntedelf nobody give a fuck about you + you look as shit... so your opinion is piece of shit cake

This is by far the best advert I've ever seen

Kirk is just a horror nerdy who, one day, got curious abt the wah wah music that he heard somewhere, and it ignited something inside of him filling the emptiness and now is the lead guitar of one, if not the biggest metal band ever. He's still kid at heart I love his awkwardness so much like he's too pure 😭😭😭

I love this. I love his stutter and shyness. you wouldn't think it listening to his music. Such an amazing artist

@ronniegrayson4802

5 жыл бұрын

Kieran Bond It shows he's a cool as dude .And don't have this huge ego that he thinks he's too good.

@MattWeismiller1994

5 жыл бұрын

Some of the most caring people tend to be the most nervous.

@Chrissan_VA

5 жыл бұрын

Very humble guy, one of my favs

My sister bought me a "How to Play in the Style of Metallica" VHS. I broke it from rewinding and fast forwarding and pausing it a thousand times. I owe my life to that tape.

@fuzzymuppet1990

10 жыл бұрын

curt mitchell ftw lol

@chrisjackson4219

10 жыл бұрын

I use your tutorials your great and thanks for the lessons

@BooshkiiBomb123

10 жыл бұрын

Yea dude Metallica has definitely changed my life in a way that only the way I play can describe lol

@alexanderdavis8916

10 жыл бұрын

I neeeeeeeeeeeeed that tape

@Sevendaymay

10 жыл бұрын

First thing i learned was one metallica.. And i owe my life to that

Kirk is such an easygoing fellow. He’s always had this calm and sweet nature to him and it’s so lovely to see him still be the same old Kirk from KEA all the way to current.

now I'm a 15-year-old learning all of your stuff kirk. you really are a big inspiration to me, so thank you.

Guitar skill: 10 Humbleness: 10

@bskavronsky

5 жыл бұрын

10 out of what, 10000?

@mileshaughery608

5 жыл бұрын

theinsolentlynx lmaaaaooo

@DropkickNation

5 жыл бұрын

@@theinsolentlynx Way to overshoot on the assholeness, dickhead.

@Chris741113

5 жыл бұрын

What he played here was horrific, crazy bad. Especially from around the 5 min mark. If you claim otherwise you are either lying to yourself or don't play guitar...Or can't sing or play any instrument at all.

@bskavronsky

5 жыл бұрын

@@theinsolentlynx that's the legendary IceJJFish kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6WTxpqPg7CWnto.html you illiterate yokel

Lars-umm... Kirk-eh-uh James-YEAHHH!

@seanpardy4591

5 жыл бұрын

Haha

@dadasha

5 жыл бұрын

Your mom- hell yeah!

@giannissapiadis2916

5 жыл бұрын

Robert-and uuh anyway

@jackhallman7172

5 жыл бұрын

Cliff??

@boristhesovietlovehammer8374

5 жыл бұрын

Jack Hallman you obviously didn’t get the joke

One of the greatest guitarists ever on this planet

@samredmond5196

2 жыл бұрын

Mate im the biggest Metallica fan but Kirk has got to be one of the most overrated guitarists around. I respect his work but he hasn’t written a good solo since the 80s

@ryand141

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. That opening riff. F..k me.

@mr.iiconic

Жыл бұрын

@@samredmond5196 how can you call him overrated when every other comment in this comment section says he sucks

Yes he sounds 16 yrs old. He is so adorable

@Realjoshturner.

8 ай бұрын

Hello, how are you doing today? Thanks for your love and support❤

I like how Kirk is basically the same innocent guy he was since he started with Metallica and hasn't really changed, as opposed to James and Lars who have gone through quite a lot of change in personality and appearance over time, James especially. I mean thats not exactly a bad thing, but I just love how true Kirk is to himself

@thequintessential5503

8 жыл бұрын

that's what makes me respect him not only has a musicians but a person more because he has that innocence of a child that Never got to live his child hood life but that made him an honest person. he's very down to earth and kind to his fans.

@stevehumphrey667

8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you said "James especially" because I think he changed the most but he probably needed to

@ladyheroin.1239

8 жыл бұрын

+s Humphrey like in a good way or bad way

@SuP3rM1NECrAft

8 жыл бұрын

+3 Dollars and 50 Cents no kirk went through a cocaine fase and it change him completely but he quit and went back to his normal self

@stevehumphrey667

8 жыл бұрын

Eddie Garcia Personally a good way but as for thrash metal, ehhh?

Kirk always seems so humble, kind, anxious and stammering whenever he's being interviewed. Meanwhile, Lars....

@emokiller907

6 жыл бұрын

AstraVex Umm...

@charlesdjones1

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, ol Lars "Diarrhea at the Mouth" Ulrich..

@TetrisShark70

6 жыл бұрын

Auhm.

@Adrian-ne1qn

5 жыл бұрын

AstraVex HE FOCKING LEFT THE BAND HE FOCKING LEFT THE BAND.

@xokevin619

5 жыл бұрын

Lars Umrich

So genuine. Amazing hearing that its not the money that he needs the most in life, but to pick up the guitar and go to a place that makes him happy. Special bloke!

Im a few years younger than Kirk, I grew up in mid teens finding Metal music and Metallica after all the years of bands Ive listened to I still come back to them as my favorite metal band as they and Judas Priest just struck me as the most unique sound and had particular richness to their sound that no one else had. I like some Maiden songs I'd rank up there as my faves also, and Sabbath, DIO, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd but they are like basics of that genre that everyone is going to like.

If anyone is wondering the first riff is from the song My Apocalypse

@lucastrevino6025

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I was searching for that song and I couldn’t find it, I guess I don’t listen to much death magnetic

@ellismossey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@sonusworld5357

5 жыл бұрын

It is !!

@emanuelserrano5257

5 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much !

@reasonedalibis2071

5 жыл бұрын

One of the best riffs ive heard

Kirk always had the coolest looking guitars. Nice guy, too.

@jonahkaderly2475

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I would get one 100% if I had the money

@josephfish3353

4 жыл бұрын

I've always liked the kh3

@heyithinkitsfucking

4 жыл бұрын

Coolest AND simplest imo.

@veronicavillarreal2869

3 жыл бұрын

I love his les paul

I love how he says the Jimi Hendrix movie made him learn to play because for me it was watching cunning stunts at age 13. I was watching him and it just felt like magic. I HAD to play. There was no question so I learned piano so my parents would know I was serious. My first guitar was a black squire "the closest I could find online to kirks" and I literally covered that fretboard in blood. I loved it sooo much I even took it in the bathroom with me. There was NO place I didn't take my guitar with me. It was my best friend and only form of expression. I could never imagine not being able to play after that. It's been 20 years now and I still feel that way! Dear guitar, I LOVE YOU!

I always love the story behind someone finding their passion in life that thing that takes you away mentally to a zone, it's like pure freedom of your soul or that Unnamed Feeling

It always seems like he's about to cry

@macaco2245

7 жыл бұрын

you just don't know how bad things really are

@MK_2023.

7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!

@ernestogonzalez6865

7 жыл бұрын

hes just nervous. i have it too

@CoIdHeat

7 жыл бұрын

That's how metal he is

@NilsKimman

7 жыл бұрын

P

After doing epic albums as Kill, Ride, Master, Justice and Black....he can do whatever he wants if he wants to fail in concert, to abuse of Wha pedal, getting slower, not being the most technical virtuoso guy...who cares , he already has his place in Metal and Rock History...a true legend

@DL500316

7 жыл бұрын

Preach!

@BinksyyMusic

6 жыл бұрын

Um? Kirk wasn't in the band for Kill 'Em All and half for Ride The Lightning? Anyways, I agree. He's a legend.

@house9Tube

6 жыл бұрын

piemaker 12 - he played guitar on both those albums (all of the songs), true some of those songs were written before he joined the band

@999predators

6 жыл бұрын

piemaker 12 He did all the solos on both of those albums.

@HoneyBee0606

5 жыл бұрын

PREACH! AMEN!

Bro i cried too many times in this vid. KIRK IS MY IDOL!!!

I don’t know a lot about Metallica, other than songs played on rock radio. Even so, I have a whole new appreciation and respect for Kirk after seeing this interview. His humble nature is inspiring. His fame and fortune would probably be enough to fuel an ego a mile high, yet he doesn’t strike me as that kind of guy. Kudos to Kirk!

The Hammett face ..like he's looking for your approval of what he's playing lol

@aaronryan8130

8 жыл бұрын

+Josh Martins Haha yeah I know! But I've always liked him for that, kind of an insecure dude compared to James, even when they talk you can tell. He still rips it though.

@gfgnickname_not_chosen2598

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Ryan yeah, when hes on stage he looks like hes imitating the moves of the big stars... But he IS one of the big stars...

@SubCultureMEDIAHilbert

8 жыл бұрын

+GFG Nickname_not_chosen INsecure? Or just humble? :)

@aaronryan8130

8 жыл бұрын

+SubCulture MEDIA Excellent correction! Humble yes.

@TheJayBee1990

8 жыл бұрын

+SubCulture MEDIA I think both.... from his nature he is a really humble guy and honest as well. But I think the years with lars and james with their Uberegos made him question for anything he plays. imagine showing Lars a riff and he is just the arsehole he always used to be (which is one of the reasons why metallica is where theband is) or james with his insane downpicking and tough well timed riffs.... I would be insecure all the time

I was 14 years old. I knew Metallica existed, but wasn't really interested yet. I heard Enter Sandman on the radio. When Kirk's solo came in, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Just as he was captivated by Hendrix, I was captivated by him. When the song was over, I immediately called my best friend. I asked him if he had ever heard this. I knew then - and it became my mission - I had to learn how to do that. I get people's complaints about Kirk. But I always remind people that he played some of the most legendary licks and solos in metal history and has worked with the hardest working band over the last 40 years. He didn't do that by accident. He did that by a lot of hard work and dedication. He was and still is an inspiration to me.

@kkarx

5 жыл бұрын

He wrote some catchy stuff but musically it is not really anything too original and most of his solos sound the same.

@giggetygoo9823

5 жыл бұрын

@@kkarx i respectfully disagree 😁

@gregmerritt9366

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. For me the song was Master Of Puppets and the moment was in early summer of 1987.

@DropkickNation

5 жыл бұрын

Enter Sandman has such a kickass solo.

@yourpalbryan1442

5 жыл бұрын

It was also the enter Sandown solo for me, because it sounded weird when the entire song was heavy and chuggy and this solo was melodic and somewhat soulful

I love how he has been in one of the biggest bands ever for his entire adult life and still is just a humble guy talking about guitars

And again I’m reminded of my FIRST arena gig in ‘89. Metallica and Monster Magnet. We hocked our few valuable things, us poor kids...lied about where our friend Sheila’s dad’s Jeep was going, drove from Apple Valley CA to Vegas and bought our tickets from the scalpers...and I’d do it all again. That concert was a pivotal moment for all of is kids!!!! We love you Kirk and the rest of the ‘Metallicans!!!!!

I love how humble and down to earth Kirk is, like he’s a fan rather than the musician. Very likeable guy and lead guitarist in the greatest band of all time.

@SuV33358

4 жыл бұрын

Yep....he's real. To the core👍🤘

An emotional dude, who speaks through his guitar!

Thanks Kirk for giving me a huge reason to play guitar..i love this guy

In listening to him, you get the sense that the success and accolades are almost an afterthought. I always appreciate further insight into what it takes to excel at one's craft. The Rush reference doesn't hurt, either. Well done.