For over forty years, Kirk Hammett has delivered one scorching solo after another as the lead guitarist for Metallica . Hammet joined the band in 1983, replacing original lead guitarist Dave Mustaine . Along with guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich , and then-bassist Cliff Burton , Hammet ushered in a new wave of heavy metal and helped make Metallica one of the biggest bands in the world.

The band's first four albums are considered thrash metal classics. Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets and …And Justice For All helped Metallica cultivate a loyal following of headbangers. They would achieve massive mainstream success with their fifth album, the self-titled LP commonly known as The Black Album .

And Hammett thinks The Black Album is hi

See Full Page