Ernie Ball: String Theory featuring Kirk Hammett

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Published 2016-10-12
String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players. In this episode Ernie Ball​ artist and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett of Metallica discusses his love of guitar, influences, and choice of strings and gauges.


Watch additional episodes of Ernie Ball: String Theory here: ernieb.al/1QtdTx9

Kirk Hammett plays Ernie Ball Slinky RPS electric guitar strings: www.ernieball.com/guitar-strings/electric-guitar-s…

All Comments (21)
  • @jstephen1
    I can't even imagine how many people started playing guitar because of Kirk. This man is a legend.
  • @rt0035
    I love how he’s playing leper messiah. One of the most underrated Metallica songs.
  • @GangsterPanda92
    This man and Hetfield created some of the best riffs in metal history, the first 5 records were monumental.
  • @willieee4842
    kirk : i wanna be jimi hendrix me : i wanna be you
  • When Kirk Hammett said"i wanted to play as well as him and I wanted to be Jimmy Hendrix"I felt that but I want to be Kirk Hammett
  • @Chavacano
    No matter how old Kirk gets, he always has the child side in him..the way he talks the way he conveys and carries himself. Dude 🤟
  • @shaurya6601
    I really feel sad when people begin judging Kirk. He was and will always remain one of the most influential guitarists of all time.
  • @otavio048
    Just casually playing a 2 million dollar 59 burst that was owned by Gary Moore. Such a casual flex
  • @a.m.2368
    He seems like a really nice guy, and he's a good guitar player. He doesn't deserve the hate he gets.
  • @curiousman4452
    Thanks for the subtitles that points out that he is playing "fast guitar music". At first I thought he was playing some double contrabass flute or something.
  • Kirk hammet invented master of puppets! I remember in 2005 as a kid walking into guitar Center for the first time and i heard 5 different guitar players playing that unforgettable riff. Kirk hammet deserves all his recognition
  • @thegamertaku144
    Reporter: How many wah pedals do you currently own, kirk? Kirk: yes.
  • @maximlyakh4575
    Kirk was always one of my main reasons why i started to play the guitar. love this dude <3
  • @Idk_tbh5
    The way Kirk was describing Jimi is the exact way I describe Kirk. I look up to him so much. He is the reason I play guitar. I hate seeing all of the hate directed at him. Although he may not be the best, he is still a solid player in possibly one of the most famous bands in the history of music. He has also written some of the greatest solos in the history of Metal. He does not deserve the hate at all considering how nice and humble he is. I could honestly just listen to him talk for hours on end.
  • @salvo3650
    In this man’s hands you can hear and feel the sound of an entire era of rock and metal music. Such a legendary musician. Eternal respect and gratitude.
  • @BurntSquirrel
    Say what you want about Kirk, hes one of the most influential guitarists on this planet. His solos are legendary in heavy metal, his riffs have inspired countless bands that are here today. Period.
  • @Danthehorse
    I have always liked Kirk in interviews away from the band, he has a good heart.
  • @potatoson5138
    Why does it seem like Kirk is always on the verge of tears
  • He wrote songs like 'enter sandman' and 'master of puppets' (riff parts)...so underrated guitarist