Metallica’s Kirk Hammett
Known for playing wah-fueled solos and hosting horror festivals, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett fused both passions when he and ESP released the KH-WZ signature that features an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, a set of EMG 81 pickups, and artwork from the cult classic White Zombie. The lead guitarist flashes a smile during the fan-favorite “From Whom the Bells Toll” from Ride the Lightning.
GALLERY: Lollapalooza 2015
Three days of guitar highlights from Chicago’s world-renowned festival.
By Chris KiesAug 07, 2015
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.