Metallicas Kirk Hammett talks about Trump, Scorpion, Hardwired, Master...

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was interviewed by Germany's Radio 21 November 2016 during the promotional tour for the band's new album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct".
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[@filandrianos]

Kirk is like : I'm angry 🤗

[@pad9x]

lol

[@bookiewookie111]

haaaaa

[@frederickdumoulin8861]

FILANDRIANOS 😂😂

[@everardogonzalez2286]

Too True

[@LuisaAlejandra]

omg yes 🤣

[@darth_vyper]

What I love about kirk is he never once claims to be the best guitarist, with that humble attitude I think that makes him one of the best

[@hmpz36911]

I think he just doesn't think of it in terms of "best", and he knows there's a lot of players out there who have a better grasp of the instrument - Satriani, Yngwie, Holdsworth etc.

[@1977moonchild1]

@@hmpz36911 Why are you naming the likes of Satriani and the rest? Most guitar players in most metal bands are better than Hammett. Mustaine, Poland, Friedman, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and the rest are all better than this clown.

[@hmpz36911]

@@1977moonchild1 What kind of question is that? Lol. You cherry picked some of the best names in metal, to be fair. Most metal guitarists aren't as good as those guys. Kirk in his prime was still a great guitarist. Now, yeah, he's sloppy and lazy.

[@muhammadirsyazman8389]

No one claim he is best guitarist

[@yung_doood]

@@1977moonchild1 shut up bro, you cant even play one chord 🤦‍♂️

[@ralphballinger2159]

Kirk is definitely the anti rock star. Intelligent, humble, somewhat introverted (unless he’s talking about something he’s passionate about then he’s very outspoken). There needs to be a show dedicated to bringing famous musicians, actors, artists etc together with their idols/influences. A show like that would benefit everyone, the industry, the artists, the young budding kid that’s discovering their passion for the first time or their discovery would come from watching such a show. Ok so there’s a multi million dollar idea. Someone please make it and bring musicianship back to music again. Your awesome Kirk! Ride the Lightning was a game changer. It was like nothing else at that time. Thank you

[@johnworrall3646]

Yes , very intelligent !

[@ChaosDave2]

If you haven’t, check out any of the videos of Metallica jamming with one of their influences, and all of them are just having the best time, and Kirk usually has the biggest smile. When they play with King Diamond, you see Kirk smile for like 12 minutes straight.

[@theguyof360]

@@elcid2865 why?

[@vladersek5302]

@@elcid2865 how is he not intelligent

[@captainjefferies9047]

Most rock stars are like that.

[@MrVctory]

I'm telling you, Kirk Hammet is Metallica's secret ingredient.

[@F150fx2sporT]

Vigilance he’s the one that calmed everyone down all the time lol back in the day when they used to fight and argue

[@cindyherrera5410]

The eternal good vibes guy & voice of reason!

[@ultimateeditorz7754]

And I'm telling you, Wah is Kirk Hammett's secret ingredient.

[@christygluck1644]

Not so secret.

[@ultimateeditorz7754]

@J Guy James is the table, kirk is the secret ingredient present on that table

[@Hjemmevet]

One of the most humble and down to earth guy--and he is the lead guitarist

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

James’s guitar has ALWAYS been the driving force behind Metallica...his solos are always better too...Kirks still great though, legendary

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@maxotto9877 James, Lars, Robert, Kirk, Yeah. Dave, sometimes.

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@maxotto9877 Judas Priest?

[@tieukhavu8832]

@@maxotto9877 Because I thought, it was a pun on the band's name. And, because you're said "Jüdäs" or Judas

[@Ovalbugmann]

@Mr.SmithGNR Smith - There's two versions of the Suicide & Redemption song (a favorite) off of Death Magnetic, if you get the much better no frequency clipping and no compression Guitar Hero 3 version of the album the version with the Kirk Hammet lead as compared to the James Hetfield lead on this same song - Kirk Hammets version is better, better flowing, timed and hits a higher note at the end of this solo, i like it a lot.

[@shakram2774]

Kirk's voice makes him look like a teenager still lol

[@RickGrimesS5]

His voice didn't change

[@gabriellebragg7097]

He's so soft spoken ❤. Lol the first time I heard his voice I was like "wha? " It took me by surprise.

[@Alex-qg6po]

Rick Grimes.... Everywhere!

[@IamRaloPib]

Darth Nautilus I Think it makes him sound like a teenager

[@ShadowPlay1919]

Where did you get that name? That's my sith name. Wtf.

[@aidanclancey190]

Kirk would be a great teacher, hes very emotional and eleborative.

[@Pe6ek]

But does he know how to teach?

[@dianagois8070]

Pe6ek but he could improve his pedagogical side 😉

[@scaccu]

@@dianagois8070 so, nothing tells that he could be a good teacher at all.

[@dowens3781]

@@Pe6ek Of course he could teach guitar.

[@unclemonster48]

Kirk is a kind soul, and I think when the band is at each other’s throats he’s their voice of reason. I think the guilt he carries for cliff is so heart breaking. He was the only one that was supportive of newsteads echo brain. And was actually kind to Jason after he left Metallica

[@captainjefferies9047]

Ulrich liked Echobrain too. He went to their show and said they sounded great.

[@theskullcollector77]

Love Kirk. Speaks his mind. No Bullshit

[@crimshaw76]

Kirk is such an honest and emotional guy. Love him.

[@pavelow36]

Kirk is still a kid inside. Love listening to him telling a story. Like a five year old boy telling you about something he saw for the first time, big eyes and all.

[@crib7726]

Nobody ever laughs at Kirk's jokes...and that makes me sad...

[@MellenBerger]

no he made a joke,,and I laughed..even before he said it was a joke....so I felt validted haahh

[@xxdavexx669]

Germans don't have a sense of humour.

[@eddietheguy12]

I think he's hilarious!

[@cindyherrera5410]

He’s an undercover sarcastic smartass, so he catches people off guard. As a sarcastic smartass, I got it 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@cryptaronincheese]

We laugh 🥺

[@kewlbns69]

this guy made me pick up a guitar 20 years ago!

[@user-ss2jo9hj3p]

Dude that's so Fuckin Sweet!! :D *Rock on!*

[@kewlbns69]

well if you're going to get inspiration from a pro 2nd place is better than last i guess. :D

[@kewlbns69]

i suppose you have a point but your original comment came off a lil douchy bro. mustaine's style just isn't really my cuppa tea. not a horrible band by a long shot i just prefer to listen to a lot more of metallica's catalog.

[@kewlbns69]

if i had to choose tho i'd pick friedman over mustaine. ;)

[@mysweetmod6186]

thrasher Metallica has simple chug chug riffs?? Have you even heard the album Dystopia? There's like 5 or 6 songs on the album that has simple open note chugging riffs as verses. Why does this always have to be on videos of Metallica? People like what they like, stop making everything a Megadeth vs Metallica argument.

[@user-uy3eq5hg1s]

Kirk is the man. I grew up on his solos. His guitar sounds are part of my brain development. Neurons are floating around in my brain right now that exist as a result of Kirk. Coolest guy ever, humble, yet still a metal god.

[@formalino]

It's such a funny thing that you credit Kirk with the creation of your neurons ;D. He's your metal God as you may say.

[@darkkrenaissance42]

yep,,, him and Jason (now Rob) are the "helpers'

[@UroboricNate]

Its amazing how down to earth Kirk is, he could easily have the biggest ego and be the biggest douchebag, but he always comes off as a genuinely cool dude, him allowing the last question is a small example of that.

[@rosegee465]

I feel the same way about Kirk, even with Rob, Lars and James

[@johnny.V03]

Kamizi How has Kirk been a douchebag?

[@pacovl46]

He actively made it his business to be the guy with the smallest ego in the band. I heard him say that in Some Kind of Monster, if I remember correctly. Could’ve been an interview, too, either way, he said it. Thank god for that because another gasbag like Lars would‘ve been horrible.

[@pacovl46]

Keith Long LOL! Let me guess, you’re a Megadeth fan and a massive Shitstaine fan, right?

[@guitarjamguy6200]

Kirk is probably one of the nicest all-around guys in the business and probably anywhere - cool, honest, always humble. He was as much an influence on me when I was a teenager as Michael Schenker and Eddie Van Halen were on him - and I love those guys myself.

[@Musicman_5150]

13:13 That's nice of Kirk. Cool interview! Very honest and real.

[@vajolet1]

Oh yes he is!!!

[@carollineism]

melissa n i've seen this around but i couldn't find anything,,, elaborate?

[@rabbitsugar1584]

Josiah James someone was saying sth about “last question”, meaning they should stop, Kirk said “ No, come on, one more”

[@thal1]

@@rabbitsugar1584 his manager was rushing him

[@AmirOstad]

That part where Kirk mentions all Metallica members have health issues with their body parts totally stressed me out :(

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

But it has to be said... It's just the way it is. - Even I have issues with my joints and I'm not in my 30s yet. I think with all this intense Metal, and especially guys who play for long sessions and even tours like they do, there probably needs to be exercises and diets developed that fights that. But still, while the human body is resilient, it just wears down. It's a physical entity that only lasts for so long. And if guys like Lars and Kirk aren't careful and start using more proper techniques instead of ramming their instruments, they won't last as long as they hope.

[@gabriellebragg7097]

Oh I know 😢 . I couldn't help but feel sad when he said that.

[@hmpz36911]

Amir Ostad Anybody in their 50s has health issues.

[@nihilzahak7112]

That's coz ur the 5th Metallica!

[@mlody969]

+Gabrielle Bragg There is one method - Growth Hormone

[@NolalanD]

Kirk seems like a genuine dude. Also obviously very bright and creative. It makes you feel a little better about showbiz to know people like this can make it.

[@eboniewilliams8208]

He’s adorable. I love seeing how passionate and happy he gets when explaining his life and how he got to where he is as well what inspires him.

[@dinoXAs2]

Black dye and he is 20 years younger

[@ozricness]

You've got to give him a thumbs up for not being afraid to age though.

[@Thotkan]

It's the Asian gene in his blood. Asians age slower than most other ethnic groups.

[@eddie6198]

I like that he's not trying to hide his age. Respect.

[@CoolGobyFish]

@@eddie6198 well, he did get hair plugs a while back. so he clearly cares about how he looks

[@piercedxangel]

Cool Goby Fish He DID?!? Wow...I’d have never known. He looks amazing, especially knowing he’s gonna be 55 in November😱He looks great & seems very happy now, must be the “I live in Hawaii, have a beautiful wife & 2 sons, surf everyday, and hey! IM IN METALLICA & a bazillionaire” attitude😂Kirk is & will always be my favorite guitarist. I have so much respect that he’s not trying to become plastic like so many other celebs👏🏻💜

[@malachiwoodard8285]

Man I always love these interviews with Kirk because I can always relate to him in some way as a guitarist and a person. Thanks Kirk and all of Metallica for making great music and I aspire to be in a band like you guys one day. \m/

[@justkickz6529]

I agree

[@austinj.trevathan7810]

melissa n wtf

[@hmpz36911]

Good luck with the band thing. Keep at it, but make sure you learn how to make money through a trade or something too. Best wishes

[@roosdad1]

Malachi Woodard You can relate to him as a guitarist? We all have fantasies.

[@talex001]

"Don't want to associated with either side" - that is golden, that is someone who knows there job is to bring people together, to provide and escape, to rock your face off and just enjoy their music - 10/10.

[@ralphballinger2159]

Kirk is right, UFO and the Scorpions changed my life too. Scorpions at US Festival ‘83 were hands down the best band that day ! They’re like a well oiled machine live. Absolutely perfect.

[@devilutioner666]

After all these years, it's STILL GREAT to know Kirk is still Kirk and way down to earth. Live well and long as possible.... Please..\m/\m/

[@kenpetroski7443]

Love that Kirk shows respect to Scorps and Jabbs... I know he loves MSG, but Rudolf and Mattias... love those bros

[@Tuinuiski]

I love UFO and Scorpions, so glad Kirk appreciates them so much. UFO is particularly underrated.

[@edgarsifuentes3248]

UFO are Metal pioneers with their debut album in 1970 , so are Scorpions

[@guitarguru186]

I love that Kirk tells his manager/assistant, "yeah, give him one more" [question]. He could leave, be less invested in the interviews (& therefore in the interviewer), but his humility really shines thru when he does that. It's not just numbers/stats/acclaim, it's really about the people that got him where he is. Incredibly cool to see a person at the apex of fame really give back, & the Metallica guys seem to do this consistently & repeatedly. How inspiring!

[@GriefHammer]

This interview has the least amount of stuttering from Kirk I've ever seen haha. Getting him started on the Scorpions obviously got him very comfortable haha.

[@darksunwithin]

He's a 'scorpion' himself, that also might be why =)

[@srenteddylarsen892]

Hahaha....my thoughts exactly!!

[@manager1111]

He's drunk, that's why...

[@Praying_ManTas]

@Time Bandit Sample size: 2 I think you might really be onto something there!

[@GSignz]

That and not having Lars around to undermine him lol

[@lisakay1006]

He looks pretty darn good for being in his 50s. Love his soft voice. Keep rocking us!! Best band ever‼️

[@1sonofabiscuit837]

Lisa Kay 100 and you look pretty darn good too

[@lisakay1006]

RTHA300 Don’t think my husband would like that!!😜

[@luciferscatmilk]

Lisa Kay 100 that’s what being a multi millionaire does

[@piercedxangel]

Agreed! He looks truly amazing😍🥰😍🥰

[@zarni000]

he's asian ethnically so it helps.

[@buckaroo8805]

Kirk you are 100% right. I’m 56 and and can’t stop listening to the Scorpions! I started listening to Metallica in 1985 in Hanau Germany! Blew my mind! I think, mind you I think my favorite song by you guys is Blackened! Then I like Master of Puppets! Obey you Master! Master! Kirk you are one of the best! You guys political view is beautiful! Keep it that way and don’t ruin the way anyone thinks about you guys!

[@r1conobe]

This band has gotten me through a lot of hard times from the age of 14 to the present age of 46 ! Listening to them from 6th grade every day.

[@chrislaney7273]

I was that 14 year old man I'm 46 now M.O.P was my 1st introduction

[@phillyphilhouse79]

Brother had the Justice album but it was the Garage Days cover album that got me interested in Metallica. The sound was so raw sounding instead of the clean studio sound. The solos on Helpless and The Wait were amazing. The black album had come out that same time and I was like this is the same band?! Been rocking out to Metallica ever since. Met the band in 1997 after their show on January in San Diego. Their music has helped me out through a lot of tough times.

[@cupoli138]

@@phillyphilhouse79 That garage days cd was better than ajfa and everything after lol Crash course has some wicked guitar solo sound. Well placed notes/accents with great tone.

[@DharynSimmerX]

I'm happy he mentioned matthias jabs, the guy is a beast too.

[@mariosziavros6846]

Matthias jabs is extremely underrated

[@hinjurock]

He fucking rips, and has a really unique and distinctive style. Sucks that he's been overshadowed by Michael Schenker and Uli Roth.

[@DharynSimmerX]

he wrote the memorable solos in scorpions. rock you like a hurricane, no one like you, those songs which scorpions fan can relate to easily. This is why i love him more, he's a cool and humble guy and doesn't care if he isn't given the attention. He has a real guitarist attitude.

[@keikofay9804]

Highly underrated guitarist.

[@kevinleonard2368]

People also praise Michael Schenker as a GOD but I prefer Mattias Jabs way more. He does so many creative things in between vocal lines. I think MJ doesn't get the praise because the SCORPIONS have way more killer songs than MSG/UFO and that overshadows MJ's playing. MSG/UFO don't have many iconic songs so the soloing stands out more to me.

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

I like seeing these rock star interviews where they're acting like fans. 👌

[@aaebsssb9914]

A Chris of all trades They are fans

[@ronniegrayson4136]

Kirk is the best one out the group..Don't get me wrong they're all bad ass... :)

[@WWTormentor]

The scorpions have never received the due credit that they deserve. From Michael to Jabs they have changed the guitar world. As a band they have inspired many bands and yet they have never received the recognition that they deserve. They have always been my favorite band and I have seen them every time they have been on tour since love at first sting tour.

[@XDlosDominicans]

The more I watch interviews of Kirk the more that I see that Kirk is still that dorky little kid he was, no matter how old he gets. Great dude

[@daemonicnimrod4772]

Agreed 100%, and that's why in my opinion he's the most huggable dude in metal history....

[@gabriellebragg7097]

Wow.. there were so many things he said that I could relate to on a personal level ❤. I think it's so cool that he does interviews like this.

[@ctscantechnologist]

Such a cool, down to earth guy....

[@lilSnubby]

Kirk is such a badass. One of my favorite guitar players ever.

[@Tharian78]

WTF... Kirk is a fan of the Scorpions! I loved them when I was a child. I am from germany and living only like 90km away from Hannover

[@ryanbazail]

Tharian78 I not suprising I can hear their influence on the music especially Rudolph's riffs

[@m42037]

Tharian78 Why isn't the Scorpions real popular in Berlin?

[@thof8287]

@@m42037 because they sing moslty in English and also why Berlin? Berlin is a long ways away from Hannover lol. Might as well say Munich or Stuttgart Köln ;)

[@m42037]

T Hof Because my fiancee lives in Berlin and said they're not that popular there and they are a German band. Self explanatory. Gute Nacht, tschuss

[@mattwinn9607]

Wie gehts? I'm learning German and from America

[@marioguti9887]

The Scorpions are very underrated, Jabbs is an awesome guitarist

[@ibnufeisal]

Mario Gutierrez under rated? They're fucking famous

[@yung_doood]

they are legends, how are the, underrated 😂

[@TheCompton1963]

@@yung_doood exactly!!!!

[@nickk6747]

Mario Gutierrez there Huge but Metallica is a anNother level

[@dannyd1752]

@Clinton Reisig Katy Perry has nothing to do with it. Scorpions were massive back in the 80s but they haven't put out a decent album for a loooooooong time. Just 'best of' and lots of farewell tours. You ain't gonna get the number one spot again like this.

[@trevordallas]

I've been playing for 20+ years, and I'm still mesmerized by the 'Rock you like a hurricane' phrasing. The collective talent within the Scorpions is unparalleled. I love this interview with Kirk because of his profound level of authenticity. You can see the emotion...the tearing up...the reminiscing...the regrets...the up and downs...the admiration...his level of intellect...respect for his band...respect for other bands...his humbleness. He can hang with gangsters, politicians, the Pope, you or me. You could throw down some sloppy ass lick and he'd cheer you on. You challenge him and he'd respectfully waste you and apologize about it afterwards. Satriani instilled a discipline onto him that is transparent and obvious. I recall when Kirk won Guitarist of the year way back and got his ass chewed for being lazy in his approach to his solos on ...I think on MoPs. Could have been Black. Too much partying probably. But he squared up. Dude has been through and seen more in a lifetime than most of us could dream of. All that and not an ounce of arrogance. He's an amazing human being.

[@TheGreatAlan75]

i agree with you. my favorite scorpions solo is the RYLAH solos. the phrasing and note selection is just superior to any other one. i love Uli, but i dont think he topped that one

[@davidjd123]

Phillip Hanson I love that intro too

[@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544]

It was in the Black album, have you not heard MoP???🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@davidjd123]

dimebag Darrell that one was really good to. And still loving you always put chills up my back when I heard it. Even today. Shit ima listen to it now lol

[@chris333tian]

You can see the passion in his facial expressions and demeanor overall, when speaking about UFO, Scorpians etc.... That sound indelibly rooted in his playing that he has passed on to everyone is such a natural occurance of the universal language. Awesomeness

[@jrdardonl]

Kirk is so right about the psychological effects of music in the early teens!

[@masterlesstheband]

Kirk is a nice guy. Can't argue with that. His lack of ego compared to some others is his best and worst quality. Makes him super nice to talk to. Downside is often , doesnt rehearse his parts often enough. I his solo more than anyones all the up to the Black Album. Beautiful melodies... and then it just sort of stops for the most part. I hope he'll do a very 'carefully constructed' set of solos fot their next album. That being said, I'll never not like Kirk. He and James are to me what the Scorpions are to him.

[@WarcraftIsForVirgins]

Old post , but....I guess when you know you've hit the apex of your career with TBA, because honestly, that thing as well know was a monster, you kinda rest on your laurels. Still Metallica i the band that inspired me to spend a small fortune and buy a Marshall amp and Jackson guitar and learn to play

[@poodle3507]

tristan hann yeah if he didn't pick so hard it would be a lot easier for him

[@mbjasondify]

Why not enjoy the spotineaity of the moment like Kirk does, he's not robotic precision he's soulful in the moment live and I dig that.

[@grannypants9838]

i wish he'd change his tone and try new vocal tone, sounds too much predictable

[@sirkayda7205]

"Bleeding Me" has a great melodic solo.

[@crismaldonado2258]

He's an amazing musician, and I understand how he feels about playing guitar as an outlet for his anger. All that emotion is put into the amazing music that Metallica creates

[@Afurthyclays]

Hearing Kirk’s answer to the “political” question gives me more respect for him. Where other entertainers would’ve put their foot in their mouth, he obviously has a smart way of handling that. James, too! At the very least, why would you want to alienate a giant chunk of your audience? Clever lyrics are written in a way that the listener can connect & make it personal for them, regardless of what it may have originally been about.

[@formalino]

And even if the author gives away the intended meaning, you can also give them your own meaning. Even the contrary of what the author meant. It's a thing of perspectives.

[@AP02112]

Except Hammetts twitter feed is an emotional rambling of his derangement towards Trump. LOL He's a whiny woke liberal worth 250 million dollars

[@dgarcia8421]

@@AP02112 and what do you have to offer you whiny ass conservative? Obviously plenty of time to read his twitter.

[@JamesDavis-mm2mi]

D Garcia both of you whiny bastards are equally useless and equally toxic as people and to the nation as a whole

[@ryry978]

James Davis. 👍🏼

[@jeffreymonroe153]

I feel the same about YOU, Kirk. I owe so much to you and your influence on my playing.

[@nastyn81980]

Kirk needs to put out a solo album. I would also like to hear a solo project from James at some point.

[@hmpz36911]

They should break up and do solo albums

[@johnnybrown9581]

All new Metallica is a solo album by James and Lars

[@hmpz36911]

@Richard Skipper They're using cheap stock riffs, like beginner bad thrash shit.

[@patriotfirst8922]

Lol James would make other arrangements

[@deutschesmaedchen]

Right on, Kirk. I saw the Scorpions live in 2011, they rocked the house.

[@syracuse6651]

Kirk and James will forever be my guitar idols , Thanks for taking all of us metalheads and musicians along for the ride .

[@stinkybojangles4128]

I love watching Kirk talk about his heroes because it's much like me and my friends talking about Metallica

[@mxnfx]

Kirks Mother (Beautiful caring Woman) said in an interview Kirk is a very intense person~It shows all the time.....he is sincere in is interviews, NO BS~...

[@scorpichella]

Typical Scorpio ♏️

[@energybengt]

this is the best interview i've ever seen with Kirk ... and the most revealing of Kirk I've ever seen. THis is why it would be cool if they all wrote an album together again, like St. Anger. It would be cool to hear more melting of creative influences in the song structures. I love Metallica how they are, but i'll always be curious to hear them stretch ... like they did with Load etc. Kirk and Robert have a lot to offer in textures and such if they were encouraged to. Hmm.

[@mdub2000]

i hear you but man the back lash they would get if they went back to a straight up Load type era hahahahah...they should create an alternate personality like what some other artists have done so they can create different styles of music. i like that they are mixing all the styles they've played in their music currently though but when they go back into thrash mode with songs like hardwired and spit out the bone just sound great coming from them. Personally would love to see Kirk and Robert do some solo projects because i agree they do have a lot to offer but of course for Metallica lars and james are the core so they control how much creative input the other two are allowed to put in.

[@hollowoxhollowox4870]

i respect them a lot for doing Load which is a landmark album .

[@energybengt]

i agree. they pushed themselves into new creative territory. the textures, the sensitivities. sonic-ly. new territories ...

[@vaginagas]

Loved load and reload!! Hated them at first till I got into blues. Now, they are fantastic.

[@calebbliss8626]

energybengt Agreed. As much as I hated Lar's snare tone, the riffs were great and although Jane's vocals weren't the greatest they still had a lot of emotion.

[@adamrspears1981]

Kirk is badass! A phenominal guitarist!

[@Taurus1337]

Anyone else who's kinda in love with his style in clothing?

[@crimsontowerfullmoon8646]

Tagelito he has awesome taste :dark and classy

[@Taurus1337]

Exactly!

[@1sonofabiscuit837]

Tagelito oh hell yea it might seem cliche at times but there is truly nothing like leather denim and spikes studs etc.

[@sinqros]

One of my guitar inspirations"

[@MrCarlitosway713]

Wow Kirk is so humble and down to earth. He is so clear in his message, my kinda guy. I love the way he plays i hope i can play like him one day. You are the fucking man Kirk.

[@ThrillHouse666]

He's absolutely right. I was around 14 years old when I first heard Master of Puppets. About to be 28 and it still gives me chills! My absolute favorite song!

[@ironlung7176]

The Scorpions are my all time favorite band. Love hearin Kirk talk about them and UFO. Master of Puppets is one of the best albums that came out in the 80s. Thats my favorite Album..From Metallica.

[@jamesoconnell9396]

Very humble, same as James and Lars. True professionalism! Rock and Roll will NEVER die!!

[@GardettoJones]

And long may you play, Kirk! A very big influence and inspiration, it's awesome to hear him talk about the Scorpions and UFO. They rule!

[@kateskywalker]

Scorpions and Metallica are my favorite bands. Love them!🔥

[@lesiaferguson1322]

Wouldn't that be a tour to see!

[@vincentgarzoli3197]

This may be one of thd best interviews I have heard in years, if not in my entire life. Not only Kirk's answers, but let's give credit to the interviewer for the variety and quality of his questions, and then getting out of the way and affording Kirk the space in the conversation to respond naturally and thoroughly. The interviewer also asked good follow-ups that didn't seek to push Kirk's answers into a box that the interviewer wanted to hear, but instead helped the conversation be more interesting and insightful.

[@chuckweber542]

That part when he talks about anger.i relate alot to that.i never had a easy life and i know alot of us had or have it hard.but anger is a emotion i am used to going to.it may be a problem its not as bad as i was in my 20s but its still there.my music is very much threw my anger but not all.metallica was a huge reason why i picked up a guitar 22 years ago.music is a huge part of me.it helps me cope with things that i could not in other ways.its such a great way of expression its bigger than language its hard to explain.

[@bastadimasta]

He's turning into a Filipino Jesus

[@daemonicnimrod4772]

😂 dude.....

[@marianar013]

XD...

[@anarchywon4170]

Amen

[@desmnd3767]

Turing into?

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

As a 13 year old who heard Master for the first time 25 years ago I can confirm that it still hits as hard today as it did in 1995.

[@the_grube5782]

I appreciate he steered clear of politics and that James does too in his lyrics.

[@daviddockery8962]

I did like how James said “fuck the system” on and justice for all but yeah it would be lame if Metallica were always super political.

[@dennisk9307]

One of my all time favorite guitarists alongside Schenker and many others. Kirk is IMO one of the most humble and fan oriented.

[@alfonsoPina]

"...As musicians in a rock band we're not really allowed to grow up....Joke." lol!!!! you know he's not joking.

[@paulscountry456]

Scorpions have such a huge body of amazing work,UFO is sadly underexposed.

[@henrikpersson8741]

He seems like such a nice guy! Great interview🤘

[@We.do.not.scissor]

He deserves more appreciation. He gets a lot of crap, but he is a solid guy and guitar player. He gets ridden hard over a wah but other players can use the whammy bar or Floyd... He can do fine without if people watched concerts, especially in their longer shows. He does so much good without bragging about it, too. Very humble, so humble it is that that probably keeps him at a certain level of recognition

[@kirkhammett5378]

Thanks so much for supporting my music, I’m so grateful and I hope you forever being my fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you?

[@We.do.not.scissor]

@@kirkhammett5378 Bring it on, Daddy

[@Scipiuz]

Nothing more true that Metallica's music informs you during your life, in which moment you are during a specific moment. It happened a lot of times to me.

[@danielmorris1180]

I love this interview of Kirk. A wonderful player, gracious to his influences, and an ambassador for metal. Salude, Kirk.

[@angusmulcahy7946]

I love his reaction to his fame, so introverted and humble

[@Chavacano]

The only dude in metal without an ego....he always puts other artists in front of him....KIRK was always and will always be the perfect Lead-G for METALLICA. Perfecto.

[@doug941]

Great interview! He is such a like-able guy! I also hope you get to make music past your 80th Birthday Kirk! You deserve it!

[@tomitstube]

great guitarist. i love how good he is live, his leads are challenging and physical, and so iconic that you can hear any mess up, but you never do, dude is always 100%, you can tell he takes his profession very seriously.

[@eva-vs1zu]

He is still such a kid, I looooooove it❤️

[@aarontroutman8255]

Kirk the ripper I love him!! Him and James the whole reason I learned to play and still do!!!

[@erikpitman6748]

His comments on Puppets being a lifetime influence are so true. It was my favorite album when it was released and I still listen to it as if it had only been released last week. Personally, I'd put that album in the top 3 of all rock/metal albums of all time.

[@diegomillan95]

Oh Kirk ! The guy who got me playing guitar 9years ago when I was barely 12 years old. The memories , thank you for a life time of happiness with music\m/ .

[@bmulder8830]

He may not be the greatest but in my world the connection to Metallica spiritually has helped mold me into who I am today... Helped me see the anger, understand the anger, and taken the edge off my anger... Always going to be other opinions but for the time in my life that I was introduced to Metallica (mid 90s)and ever since then they are the greatest and I still listen to them non stop.... METALLICA RULES!!!!!

[@stevew6910]

Master of puppets was released when I was 16, I still jam the album 32 years later.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

same, its still good...i remember listening to this in my brother 5.0 mustang. good old days (it had supercharger+ 150 shot juice =) )

[@gstar7686]

My first rock show ever was Scorpions in 1984 for the Rock You Like A Hurricane tour! Incredible memories!

[@jbellflower83]

Yess. Somebody giving some love to the supremely talented guitarists of the scorpions. One of my favorite bands ever.

[@betteryoubetter]

The guy is the gold standard on what "success" should look like; still humble; still real; still just a dude; still just a guitar player. Very cool!

[@roosterj2599]

Love you kirk. I've been a fan since Metallica released Kill em All. Mick Mars woke me up on guitar, but Kirk made me a better guitarist. Thank you Kirk. I will always be a fan.

[@PiazzaGurl]

I love that all the Band members talk about how they have anger and want to express it. The never mention Rob being angry. He’s such a easy soul but he grew up a thug but also learned violence and anger wasn’t the way. He use to fight a lot with the lead singer of Suicidal Tendencies. And he always said it was toxic and it did t suit him. He also questioned if joining Metallica was gonna be healthy for him. And turns out, it’s the best decision he made. And he made a home.

[@jeffreyschmokdt71]

Kirk if you only knew how many of us out here you inspired to play over the years , take a bow bro, bravo

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Kirk never ages besides his hair turning gray. Such a humble man and a great guitarist. Thank you for this interview it was enlightening.

[@liltacosoftruth]

He's a very animated fellow... great face expressions! lol The first guitar solo I ever learned was a Kirk Hammett solo🤘

[@gabriellebragg7097]

❤

[@carliebeau5329]

Your expressing your anger through your art. Its perfect and love It

[@kirkhammett5378]

Thanks so much for supporting my music, I’m so grateful and I hope you forever being my fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you?

[@MortenAndreassen]

You kick ass Kirk, thanks a billion for opening up; I love you even more, keep it up! 😍

[@recordpirate]

Really enjoying this kind of interviews!

[@d-munn]

Never a bad word to say about...anything. Kirk brings to a table, many other just can't palate. Humility in music is an expression, only masters who have reached enlightenment can articulate.

[@neophyte2688]

Kirk: "I have a lot of anger, a wealth of anger" Also Kirk: "I'm gonna paint my nails now"

[@nickhawkins2938]

Hahaha he's the reason I paint mine haha love Kirk! Love METALLICA!!!!🤘😈🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🥁

[@deciplesteve]

What the fuck does one have to do with the other?

[@D1ckGr4ys0n]

Painting your nails has nothing to do with being angry? Kirk’s mostly the reason my brother and I paint our nails black, and we’re normally chill but when we’re angry we become new fucking people

[@nickhawkins2938]

@@D1ckGr4ys0n no it doesn't necessarily mean your angry I'm chill too for the most part...but for me I had anger issues twenty years ago and it was a way for me to control my anger like that or drawing stuff like that you know any kind of art really

[@D1ckGr4ys0n]

@@nickhawkins2938 Oh same lmao

[@sercio994]

This is the absolutely the best interview i've ever watch about any member from Metallica. Period.

[@Adam-hs4de]

INCREDIBLE interview and great questions, especially about "making it."