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ESP & Kirk Hammett: 25 Years

An exclusive video interview with Metallica’s lead guitarist and ESP player since 1987.

As one of the world’s most iconic guitar players in a band that long ago surpassed legendary status, Kirk Hammett was preparing for the “Monsters of Rock” tour in 1987, and needed a high-performance guitar that could also stand up to the rigors of the road. That’s how he first discovered ESP, and twenty-five years later, Kirk has gone on to have a hand in creating some of Metallica’s most memorable music, using his many ESP models in both recording studios and on stages worldwide.

Learn more about Kirk and his relationship with ESP in this exclusive interview.

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Kirk Hammett Exclusive Video Interview - Part 1

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