Kirk Hammett

About Kirk Hammett

Birth Day: November 18, 1962
Birth Place: San Francisco, CA

Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett was born on November 18, 1962 in San Francisco, CA. Lead guitarist for heavy metal band Metallica, the group known for albums like Kill 'Em All. He was also a member of Exodus, a thrash metal outfit. 
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🎂 Kirk Hammett - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Kirk Hammett is 62 years, 0 months and 3 days old. Kirk Hammett will celebrate 63rd birthday on a Tuesday 18th of November 2025. Below we countdown to Kirk Hammett upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Kirk Hammett
Occupation Guitarist
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born November 18, 1962 (San Francisco, CA)
Birthday November 18
Town/City San Francisco, CA
Nationality CA

🌙 Zodiac

Kirk Hammett’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Kirk Hammett was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

About

Lead Guitarist for heavy metal band Metallica, the group known for albums like Kill 'Em All. He was also a member of Exodus, a thrash metal outfit. 

Before Fame

He worked at Burger King to make enough money to buy a Marshall amplifier. He formed his first band in 1980. 

Trivia

As a heavy metal Guitarist, he was ranked #11 on Rolling Stone's All-Time Best Guitarists list. 

Family Life

He married Rebecca Enrica Kestelyn on December 3, 1987. After their divorce in 1991, he married Lani Gruttadauro on January 31, 1998. He has two sons named Vincenzo and Angel. 

Associated With

He is joined by singer/guitarist James Hetfield, Bassist Robert Trujillo and Drummer Lars Ulrich in Metallica. 

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