Metallica guitarrist Kirk Hammett is the focus of the latest episode of the Gibson TV original series, The Collection. Sitting opposite host Mark Agnesi, the pioneering guitarist and iconic figure in rock and metal, shares some of his most treasured guitars in his personal collection, detailing the story behind acquiring each one and why they have such a special place in his collection.
In addition to sharing some of the gems in his stash, Hammett offers some candid insight on his youth, his story of musical discovery and the kind of influences her cultivated during his time coming up. In sharing his prized guitars, fans also get a glimpse into Hammett's unique writing style and what he prioritizes in terms of sound and style.
Hammett was also previously featured on the Gibson TV Icons series. The episode featured archival and never-before-seen photos of Metallica, along with Hammett sharing his personal musical journey.Fans also get some backstory to the recording Metallica's most cherished albums, including Kill’em All, Ride The Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice For All, and The Black Album.
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Metallica is set to kick of the 2025 dates of their M72 World Tour in April with an appearance at Sick New World in Las Vegas before continuing on with stadium shows across North America. Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills have all been confirmed as support for select dates. See the list of cities and dates below. Get tickets - HERE
Watch the latest episode of The Collection from Gibson TV featuirng Kirk Hammett of Metallica below.