Vans & Metallica: Nathan Fletcher Meets Kirk Hammett | Music | VANS

In a meeting of two legends, Kirk Hammett, guitarist for Metallica, and pro surfer Nathan Fletcher catch a few waves, jam on the guitar and even discuss the first time Nathan saw Metallica at a concert at the LA Coliseum in 1988. Kirk also tells us about his inspiration for the black Slip On he designed.
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[@benkmoskomusic3679]

Nathan: telling a story Kirk: 🎸🤔💭🎶

[@tipdub]

lol!!!

[@sograteidrissirochdi6527]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@saulmorris9639]

he was trying to imagine what it would sound like with wah

[@leo-ff95]

his surf board has a wah pedal

[@ELECTRICLVCIFER]

IS...HIS SURFBOARD IS A GIANT WAH PEDAL

[@adityachandrashekhar525]

Of Wah and Man

[@positivityzoneink]

I love Kirk. But that was hilarious. I think he would like that one too.

[@dthellland9738]

think that's the first time I heard him without the wah

[@bennybonilla2864]

Surf those wahves

[@MatthewJBRO]

Shout out to Rob Trujillo also being there.

[@metalmikejr]

rob taught Kirk how to surf

[@gh0stdem0n666]

kirk surfed since his teens

[@georgethomson6387]

M. JUSTIN BROMANN Rob is built

[@sk8inghunny]

No

[@paulotonedef]

M. JUSTIN BROMANN goofy!

[@mtl47]

you can't give a guitar to a guitar player and then expect them to pay attention to you when you talk. lol!

[@johnbrenton6972]

mtl47 we listen but it's in and out

[@chiefmegadeth]

mtl47 haha thats what i was thinking

[@elzascandilfantoche6678]

mtl47 .2.2

[@JKOOLDK]

Indeed also one of the best

[@DennisTeti]

mtl47 pretty much 🎸🎶

[@olegplocins]

It's actually amazing how Kirk is so addicted to a guitar, always with it, just getting on a stage from dressing room - with guitar, in a dressing room - with a guitar, after concert in a dressing room - with a guitar, giving an interviews - with a guitar, an example of a pure love haha

[@chassy50]

I think that really shows how genuine Kirk is if that makes sense. Like a lot of famous guitar players only play guitar at gigs cause they have to snd they have no interest.

[@hmed8266]

Kirk himself said that guitar was really a good form of therapy to him when his dad would beat him and his mom, so he fell in love with it

[@JamesCraigWhoop]

Kirk was playing well even though he waa a bit lit

[@el6tomejorcritico666]

that's every guitar player, that's whay they do. they always play guitar

[@sixsledges5474]

@@el6tomejorcritico666 yeah. it's not really a Kirk thing. Generally every guitarist that likes playing plays it all the time they can

[@pgrove]

Kirk spent most of that time ignoring that guy, whoever he is.

[@unSTEVOED]

donangry that's Nathen Fletcher. A fucken Gnarley Surfer and Skater. Punk as fuck. He was the first of the underground heroes in Surfing

[@martinsantur9384]

donangry Nathan is Christian fletcher young bro!! Masters!!

[@armonsari2772]

donangry You can't give a guitar to a guitar player and expect them to pay full attention to you all the time without wanting to pick a bunch of notes lol.

[@lynxlosange9645]

Y ou know Kirk is a s'y guy

[@criops]

that's because he can't play & look away from the neck at the same time. he's not that good.

[@Naglstudio]

Kirk's reaction to him saying "For Whom the BellS Tolls" is on point 2:39

[@tibetsonmez6664]

Omg yes

[@Funrunner008]

For whoms the bells tolls...lol

[@Deathshuck]

There was no reaction, he just turned his head. OMG WHAT A CRAZY REACTION

[@Glass_Caskets]

And the part where the guy asks if Ozzy was there and Kirk said “No, it’s cool man you were only 12. Things happen”

[@DaniloSilva-pl3sq]

@@Deathshuck I know, right? He indeed didn't seem to give a fuck.

[@DonnyBurzuM]

I will never get used to seeing Kirk in shorts.

[@milkapeismilky5464]

Lol!

[@xghlucky2762]

Or in loose clothes...

[@MayorofNumber3]

Or when he wore an all white suit

[@Snoopaloop1981]

kirks just sitting there like, I cant hook a wah pedal up to this acoustic.

[@cloudmonkey2686]

Ppl keep saying Kirk is ignoring the dude while playing guitar. The dude is more or less talking to us on KZbin and the camera and camera crew. Ppl who play instruments especially for a living have this ability to play an instrument and multi task and be aware of everything around them or hold a full conversation while playing. Hence able to play and sing at the same time.

[@nickdavis965]

Daniel Malone very true. in fifth grade i asked my orchestra teacher something and answered back normally....oops i forgot to mention she was blasting away paggannini

[@cloudmonkey2686]

nick davis lol that's awesome

[@DK-ii5sc]

I love how casual this is. I like seeing famous people just being real.

[@vans]

Thanks for commenting, DK! It was definitely great to hear from Kirk in such a chill environment. If you haven't already, feel free to catch more Music clips here: bit.ly/2lE84Zr

[@tanjade4203]

1:23 he tried to turn the volume down lol

[@DanishAra]

Natural reflex

[@EetFuk8]

02:37 Kirk is looking for his wah.

[@SUNIKIGAMING]

I swear I remembe for years I remember thinking holy fuck Kirk never ages... and like the last couple of years hes went from young to old lol.

[@depechex]

SUNIKI GAMING Damn, he his looking good in my opinion. Besides grey hair, he has no wrinkles at all!

[@noname-sv6of]

SUNIKI GAMING it's a really badass look for him I think

[@SUNIKIGAMING]

Canék Covarrubias Oh yeah he looks good for his age still lol. Just crazy how fast he got old.

[@FEGuitar]

His guitar playing turned to shit as well. Well, shitter than it already was anyway

[@H.E.M.]

He’s also balding at bit (1:59) but that has been happening for a while since like st anger Hopefully he gets a transplant because a bald Kirk just looks weird lol

[@dillongregory6985]

Who else saw Kirk go for his imaginary volume knob at 1:23

[@Glass_Caskets]

The thumbnail makes it look like he’s being held there against his will

[@pauljvcnt789]

Right on

[@brianobstetricfistula3035]

1:20 need more cocaine

[@rodolfosilva8974]

Yo soy rrrreeeeecontra fan de metallica que guitarrista es lars ulrich

[@absinthedream9668]

1:45 He's playing Villanova Junction by Hendrix.. he's got good taste

[@fuzzystrings6222]

He started playing guitar becasue he loved Hendrix.Even the solo of Wherer I May Roam is influenced by JImI

[@Paul80501]

Yes infortunately i cant play it well

[@sdime9858]

Yeah I recognized the song from the Woodstock movie , just never knew the title

[@danielcolon9809]

That was lovely to hear Kirk playing villa nova junction! 🎸

[@mateamargo5261]

What an amazing musician and likeable guy Kirk is!

[@vans]

Agreed. Strange Girl! Kirk is such a cool guy and we had a great time hanging out with him! If you haven't already, feel free to check out other Music videos here: bit.ly/2en9aXo

[@odinschulte4759]

pull up your shorts! 00:57

[@mud7140]

not well? this fashion :D

[@josephnevin]

He has a crack addiction it seems 🤭

[@kidstvjessicaandnathan404]

OMFG LOL

[@HungTran-of8zp]

19 seconds into the video and Kirk is already flippin me off

[@kirrithkovacs5097]

This should be called Nathan Fletcher talks at Kirk Hammett, who largely ignores him.

[@Kuzzowy]

At first i was like "WTF, Ronaldinho is playing guitar?!"

[@PeRogiTra]

Lol i tought the same 😄👍

[@bugsdosel]

Me too😂🤣

[@archangezanon7438]

Same!!

[@machadones]

Escaped from Paraguay jail

[@johnnygarcia322]

JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA lol

[@Erickhetfield]

Look mom... Kirk without wah!

[@DennisTeti]

I love the montage going on as Kirk plays “Villanova Junction” by Hendrix. It’s just like in the Woodstock film where the music is playing in the background and they have that montage of all the carnage that went on at the festival. 🎶

[@sharkmanxbro7082]

Kirk Hammett looks so badass when he plays guitar

[@alexisxavo]

2013: no 2014: no 2015: no 2016: no 2017: no 2018: no 2019: maybe 2020: now is a good time to recommend

[@adityakiranbhattacharya2225]

I got it recommended earlier

[@gamma21285]

damn is Kirk ever going to age? Aside from the grey in his hair(which looks like it's dyed and not naturally grey) he doesn't look like a guy in his mid 50s at all

[@TheJerseyNinja]

gamma21285 getting off drugs and alcohol and being happy tends to help you age better than before lol

[@gamma21285]

The Jersey Ninja lol

[@josearalat]

Asians are like that

[@taetubol5375]

He's 50% asian that's why. Haha

[@henrikduende]

Happiness and veggies... im 45 and look like 65. Im sad, eat meat and drink 🍸 😆

[@ciaindeed8657]

I'm my opinion, Kirk was one of the most humble guitarists.

[@jwspitz35]

It's so nice hearing him solo without a wah pedal 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RedroomStudios]

did you hear how horrible that solo was?

[@underinfluence9001]

RedroomStudios It was actually good though? Edit: Well the 2nd was was better.

[@peplajso]

It's so cool to see Kirk and Rob in a totally different environment off the stage:)

[@cliftontibbits6644]

When they played in Alaska the over head speaker blew up and caught fire, they paused the concert then came back out and tore it up...awe so awesome...

[@larendaren]

Used to see kirk at waimea bay all the time

[@vans]

Thanks for sharing, Daren! If you were stoked on this clip, you can catch more from Vans Music here: bit.ly/2en9aXo

[@surfsup5757]

He surfed Waimea?

[@pickleboiii725]

just because of this I'm gonna buy vans

[@vans]

Thanks! Definitely feeling the love. If you haven't already, catch our exclusive interview with Lars Ulrich here: bit.ly/2hnwHox

[@kasianvh]

Vans Lars is a reason not to buy vans.

[@thehonkening1]

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[@hiro6406]

Their marketing worked well then

[@luisbarrera1099]

Just bc of this im going to buy some just for men

[@cheifcreekturtle]

He really seems to laid back and chill and happy to have ever been “angry” as self described when explaining their earlier thrash style.

[@viccypress6292]

2:29 "It's the notes in between that are fucking with me"

[@ROOKTABULA]

I remember EVERYTHING about the show I saw on that tour and meeting Kirk the night before on a hotel elevator. He barely remembers the bands he played with every night!

[@JamesCraigWhoop]

Thats awesome

[@Is308enough]

//At 1:25, Kirk recounts the 'Monsters of Rock' tour. Kingdom Come, Dokken, Metallica, Scorpions, and Van Halen. This was summer 1988. I saw them in Alpine Valley Wisconsin. By far, they stole the show. I'll never forget the scene when they played Creeping Death; absolute mayhem!!! Crowd went into a FRENZY! Sod flying, lawn chairs, inflatable doll.... From that moment on, as a 19 year old, I've never seen a band get a frenzy like that EVER. By the way, they took the stage in the afternoon. What a memory. Kirk is way cool!!!

[@customedge1]

I saw that show in Seattle. My daughter wears the shirt I bought from that show. Metallica destroyed the place. Blew away everyone else. Best part was that about 10,000 hard core head bangers were there for Metallica and knew what to expect. The rest of the stadium had their faces melted off \m/

[@BillfromtheHills]

Mike C Saw that show in Akron, Oh 88. They played Harvester of Sorrow.

[@chrishard9801]

Mike C I was at the Houston Tx show. They destroyed the place

[@MrTimjm009]

Kirk was on another planet throughout that video

[@epicgamerman4268]

Rule #1 when talking to Kirk, never let him hold a guitar

[@hashtagtwo2023]

3:42 what is this from? Sounds like the beginning of the Slash battle in Guitar Hero 3 lol

[@calvinkindshylonely3604]

0:19 dammit kirk always flipping off the viewers 😂

[@YouSuckDeep]

Kirk always giving me the finger when he's playing. I like it

[@Thewizardofrocknroll]

Incredible surfing Kirk !: THE GUY !

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

...and don't forget kids, cool guys smoke Marlboro!

[@surfsup5757]

That was just a box. He keeps his joints in there.

[@vans]

Totally!

[@obamagaming5611]

LLOOOLL

[@syedisa4435]

Can i get a free pair of vans plss

[@AnaGarcia-vw1zc]

And kirk is all like... when's this gonna be over? hahaha

[@sinqros]

I was living in Honolulu in 1988 when And justice was released, I remember buying the Cassette listening to Battery on the way down the Escalator in Ala Moana shopping center, I was 19, I remember later that year learning many of those covers.. I moved back to Cali after living there till Jan 2000 good times..😁

[@BarclayMagoo]

1:45 I love that Kirk knows that Jimi Hendrix riff! He nailed it too!

[@demeter1793]

"Pro surfer Nathan Fletcher" the description says. Never heard of that guy before.

[@ducatipitera732]

Dude it’s nice to know metal and Vans are in unison and that’s y I rock them bitches to this day. 🤙

[@yourdudekarl]

Definitely like the Band & the Shoe. Vans x Metallica is insane! Cool Rob and Kirk hanging out together surfing.

[@sidesplitters]

Cool fucken dudes.

[@vans]

Agreed, sidesplitters! We love these guys! If you're interested you can check out another Metallica video here: bit.ly/2dolLcg

[@sidesplitters]

Vans Fucking A-Graders.

[@ChuukeseStink]

Kirk looks like one of those hippie Vegans.

[@nikiazr4436]

He is actually a vegetarian

[@ChuukeseStink]

@@nikiazr4436 Thats why he looks malnurished.

[@MegaThrash24]

No matter how old kirk gets his high pitched voice always makes him seem like he's a kid.

[@surfsup5757]

I surfed Hurricane Hugo swell on a 6'2" Fletcher board in '89.

[@FoxMalabar]

1:33, Ronaldinho Gaucho playing guitar in the rolê

[@MineiroMoto]

Um excelente surfista!

[@philserna3581]

I remember that show. Monsters of Rock. I saw it in the bay area. Great gig.

[@jlopez65]

That concert was awesome! The food fight was insane!

[@JamesCraigWhoop]

When was the food fight? I saw the chairs that was it

[@soullessSiIence]

Kirk sounds like kind of drugged :P Maybe smoked pot before recording.

[@codyholland8011]

+ice ninja yeah, thats the normal kirk.

[@daxtattoo]

ice ninja

[@James-hh1lq]

In his playing yes I agree

[@defhardman527]

Esteban Aguayo he is not mustaine

[@lilmissbloodbath89]

Fatalsprigs He seems like he would just be the sweetest, kindest dude you could meet. I'd love to meet him and be proven right one day!!

[@kontti1472]

Can you imagine to add big ”yyeeeeet” or ”RKO” to 2:12

[@rotarygomasters452]

Love it when he starts playing Villanova Junction.

[@harriandperru1498]

I love how rob is there too

[@lomaalexmichaelm.8902]

Kirk sounds like Glenn from walking dead

[@spongebobsquarepants4630]

max junior Glenn sounds like kirk

[@rintymo9918]

Brandon Gomez soundception

[@RickGrimesS5]

Glenn is dead so

[@dylanriebau1542]

max junior uh not rly. He's dead anyways let's not compare a great guitarist to a ded man

[@constantineshredcore667]

And looks a little bit like Nick from Fear the walking dead as well

[@jerrygonzalez7224]

I want those shoes

[@vans]

I want a pair too! If you wanna check out more vans fashion, this playlist will show you all of our sick shoes! bit.ly/2dMADS7

[@booishoois309]

Would like to see more videos of Kirk playing acoustic.

[@chassy50]

I always forget how good friends Kirk and rob are

[@Iheartdgd]

0:57 RIP to the poor soul that crack just killed

[@CrossiBest]

Kirk play a Martin LX1!

[@Turkey_Fart]

Holy shit, That looks like an iPhone 4! Talk about a blast from the past

[@thebandgremlin3102]

Great shoes to drum in as well ! Love my grey pair I threw up on in 96

[@JulioCamelo]

Lmao 1:22 typical speed gimmick guitarists do, then "hmm wut ? yea, mhm. Hmm."

[@mzondi1970]

don't ever stop making the docket vans. I've been wearing your shoes forever I'm 46 and have seven different pairs of them looking for a 8th

[@andrewalarcon818]

mzondi1970 oh stop it

[@andreluisdadonadadona9429]

Fiquei curioso em saber que tipo de guitarra é essa preta que está do seu lado?? Abraços brother sou seu fã

[@DC-yb7qd]

How come even when Kirk is happy he looks like he's going to cry with tears

[@armoredsaint2313]

I was there at the MoR @ the LA coliseum! I thought it was creeping death they were playing their first song when all mayhem broke loose! After the chairs were out of the way, everyone got the chance to move up closer to the stage. Metallica by far dominated the show! Half way of VH set, I was done, I've already seen the best band play. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@JamesCraigWhoop]

HaHa me too. I saw them trying to fold the metal walls on the fans rushing the stage. They just bowled their way through. Metallica was insane

[@jpoeste]

He focking left the band!!!!

[@kmasfalto]

Não sabia que tinha uma sandália do Kirk. muito bom

[@rafaelnunes9143]

Muito ÚTIL. OBRIGADO pelo VÍDEO

[@mykylc]

01:33 LOL!!! Awesome show! Hot as hell!!!!!

[@sethtorres5229]

Whats the song or its freestyle?

[@RU-STAH]

Villanova junction jimi Hendrix bro !

[@dustycomputer1806]

damn Kirk look like he about to drop dead any second

[@DennisTeti]

What an awesome life 💯

[@alpha.primus8258]

Legend says that the ignored guy is still talking at this time... and kirk is still playing guitar while the guys is being ignored...

[@33Hossa18]

Did anyone catch the Spinal Tap reference? Haha Kirky

[@DennisTeti]

Villanova Junction!

[@thumpinrascal]

Like how Kirk starts playing Harvester of sorrow, trying to remember how it goes. Double stoked he's jamming on a little Martin.

[@theunnamed8784]

I love Metallica I love vans this is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen

[@damachine3]

1:30 You really think he would rattle off Dokken, Scorpions, and Kingdom Come...and forget about Ozzy? Come on, man.

[@Krrrimmi]

I hope Kirk also surfed with Red Hot Chili Pepper in his lifetime. The band are also avid surfers. \m/

[@williamgatesenson]

that would be a waste of time

[@charlesmagno28]

what is the model of that mini Martin Guitar?

[@diwasneupane282]

Much Love from NEPAL!!!

[@sethtorres5229]

2:11 THE GUY HAHAHA !

[@ShredTheGnarz]

kirk needs more lessons from satriani haha. he's funny as fuck though. 2 rippers here

[@KillertoneLabs]

Kai Leeper can you imagine Kirk in the company of Satriani, Eric Johnson and the likes? They would be like "are you sure you're part of the band... Cause my worst student blows you away!

[@jlindenberger]

Yep saw that Monsters of rock show at RFK stadium on the way to senior week at the beach. Fucking awesome!!

[@thepartaychicken492]

Where can I buy these, i can't find them anywhere!

[@duncanmathers76]

Lot of people criticising Kirk, yeah, I'd agree that his lead guitar playing has been poor for a while now, he did give us some good solos in the early days, but now way too much wah, phrasing and note choice uninspiring....but don't forget he goes stroke for stroke with James as a rhythm guitarist every night. He's still a good metal guitarist, even if his best leads are behind him.

[@duncanmathers76]

+Lonewolf Nazgul I'm responding to the criticism of what Kirk doesn't do so well by defending him and drawing attention to the fact that he's a phenomenal metal rhythm guitarist. You totally missed my point.

[@humunguserectus7942]

Lonewolf Nazgul bro i can play powerchords in my fuckn sleep,lets see him do some fuckn sweet sweep picking paul gilbert styles,no kirk is a intermediate level guitarist at best,James has made him sound better than he is because mr hetfield is the fuckn riff miester from hell \m/

[@MetalBuddhaHead]

Gavin C show us your sweep please picking....how about writing a song that brought a shit like you to metal...show us...let's see...I'm waiting.....you fucking douche wannabe...

[@cloudmonkey2686]

Duncan Mathers wow bro lol almost everyone missed the point you was making haha. I agree with you though. He keeps up with the best down picker in the game every night

[@sivasubban4560]

+Gavin C being able to sweep pick doesn't make you any better than any other guitarist.

[@taonakaz]

3:10 never know he play casio guitar.

[@Arlindo444]

OMG GREAT VIDEO

[@soulsyndicate]

so rad...2 greats.