The bands that inspired Kirk Hammett to play the guitar

What was the moment that made Kirk Hammett pick up the guitar?

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Ever wondered how Kirk Hammett first discovered the guitar? Or the bands that inspired Kirk Hammett to go and help shape heavy metal history?

And what does $10 and a KISS album have to do with Kirk Hammett learning the guitar?

In this exclusive clip from The Collection, Kirk Hammett sits down with Mark Agnesi to reflect on his earliest memories of music, from childhood moments playing air guitar to The Beatles, to discovering the power of a real electric guitar for the very first time.

Watch as Kirk shares the story of sneaking a first note on his brother’s Gibson SG™, the shock of hearing it roar through an amp, and the feeling that comes along when we, as guitarists, know that everything has just changed. From trading a KISS album for his first guitar to saving up for his first Gibson, this is the story of how Kirk Hammett started playing guitar and the bands and artists that inspired him to go on to become one of the most iconic guitarists in heavy metal history.

Discover how hearing bands like Led Zeppelin, UFO, and Jimi Hendrix opened the door to a whole new world of music and tones, which eventually led him to chase that humbucker™ tone, ultimately leading him to a Gibson Flying V™, the guitar that helped define his early sound in Exodus and eventually Metallica.

From tennis racket air guitar sessions that we can all relate to, to working a job just to afford gear, this is the origin story of one of metal’s most influential players.

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