Kirk Hammett, standing at an exact 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm), is the lead guitarist whose commanding presence on stage belies his stature, delivering iconic riffs for Metallica since joining in 1983.
- Key contributor to songwriting on albums like Master of Puppets and Black Album.
- His 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) frame powers through high-energy performances, shredding solos that define heavy metal.
- Creator of Fear FestEvil, an annual horror convention reflecting his passions.