Can Kirk Hammett still play at 60 years old?
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- Kirk Hammett was one of the premier guitar players of the 80s and 90s, with many 'best solo' and 'best guitarist' awards for his work with Metallica. With a new Metallica album on the way in 2023 the question is 'can Kirk still play that well at the age of 60?' Find out with me..... Hit that subscribe button for more stuff like this :)
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60 years and the grandpa is still rocking it hard. Nice
Grandma😅
@@mikerotchburns7287 yet she plays batter than you ha.
That really sucks
@@leoralev2416 "ha." Is a great sentence ender, huh? Anyway, I wasn't insulting anyone, I love Kirk.
Dude has far too many haters
Preach On!
The haters can go F*** themselves!!!!!
Can u gimme an argument that suggests that he is amazing guitar player? I want a normal discussion
Proving how relevant he still is
@@jakedemetrius_official He isn't a virtuoso, and he has said the same. What I said was he has far too many haters. I believe that to be true (obvious, even), and I think his accomplishments speak for themselves.
Kirk Hammett is a Legend! He's the reason I picked up a guitar! Love that guy!
Fuckin' same
Same for me too!!
He is mid
@@alluringskull2133 Go take a bubble bath, lather up your balls, fantasize about Mustaine, and listen to Risk.
@@alluringskull2133 doesn't matter
The Lux Æterna solo grew on me so baldy I fucking love it.
Once you get past the “oh man that’s all?” Is a fun solo and is classic Kirk Hammett as fuck.
Based
To me, it seemed like kirk was just tryna have some fun, and I admire that completely. It takes some of his classic pentatonic stuff and adds the kerry king crazy into it so that its different.
even though it gets better after the intro to the solo, the intro is still a part of the solo, and tbh it fucking sucks but the overall solo is fine imo
Y’all don’t know the story behind it. 72 seasons is the first 18 years of a persons life. When we start out that’s what we do. Unnecessary notes, whammy. And shared with no technical abilities. That was the purpose of this solo. And it makes perfect sense .
@@Taxable_Trophy what does that have to do with my liking a solo?
not only can he still shread at 60 very quickléy and accurately, he is also able to comfortably improvise and hasn't lost any creativity
have you heard the Lux Æterna solo
@MAB Studios is in the video, isn't it?
@@elcaballodimensional6171 and its his worst solo ever by far. Not dissing him, i'm sure theres more great solos on the new album but come on, 2 overused pentatonic licks and whammy wanking...
@@MichaelBelperi0 shut up hater
IMO Kirk's modern solos are also really good
how good it is to criticize the work of others, the important thing is that it sounds good, nobody listens to music theory.
Honestly at this stage and age I just appreciate how he’s having fun. He doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel. He just needs to be Kirk
Imagine how boring life would be without Kirk.
The dude helped soundtrack my life. Been jamming Metallica since 83!
He is one of the greatest guitarists of his generation and the reason why many generations after love the instrument.
Does not get enough credit.
So true. Such hate in some of these comments I just don't understand it!
Definitely. He isnt the best guitarist in the world, and its all subjective, but he is damn good. He makes catchy solos that can still be incredibly flashy, something that many guitarist virtuosos struggle to do.
I hope this is a joke. Technical skills-wise he is on par with 4th year musical school student.
@@h3rtzen who cares about how technical it is? As long as it sounds good who cares?
@@phantom_wolf5274 first of all, you cannot call someone "one of the GOAT" if his tech skills is on par with musical school student. Second, it does not sound good for anyone with a good musical year, because it's incredibly sloppy.
We lost one of the best guitarist in the world today Jef beck and he was 78 he still played bad ass and yeah Kirk still plays bad ass
Yes!
Kirk Hammet still kicks ass. Some act like he needs to be perfect all times even in his old age. Sad
Doesn't matter how old Kirk is he will always be a true legendary guitarist he is a top guitarist ya gotta love his music 🎸🎶🤘👍🖤
He's nowhere near a top guitarist... and never was
Thats negative
@@Celatra hes solos on their first 4 albums were legendary and some of the very few riffs he wrote were also good. but on the black album and after i can agree he fell off but i still think hes a very good guitarist
@@getarplayer5958 some of kirk's best solos are on Load and Black album. but i still wouldn't say his solos are the best in the world. Jame's solos outmatch kirk's solos imo
@@debbiemendoza5101 no it's just a fact he isn't. Dave Mustaine is far better, and I don't even like megadeth. there are also the likes of Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth), Fredrik Åkesson (opeth), Tosin Abasi (animals as leaders) Dean Lamb (Archspire) Herman Lee (Dragonforce) Lynd (Twilight Force) Misha Mansoor (Periphery) Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Bernth (youtube guitarist, check him out) Chuck Schuldiner ( Death) Jon Nödveidt ( Dissection) and many, many others that outclass Kirk so much it's not even funny.
I've come to appreciate Kirk's rhythm a lot. James often takes shortcuts in his downpicking (which is fair considering he's singin,g) but Kirk has always stayed true to the downpicking in Master, Blackened, Creeping Death, etc.
That's actually the trait I admire most about Hammett and something that isn't talked about too much. That he is able to keep up with one of the greatest rhythm players of all time. And it's not a slight on Kirk at all since Hetfield is just that good.
True. That’s what I say all the time
It’s not a shortcut it’s music,and nobody cares,only overly critical guitar players,it’s supposed to be fun and if you’re not having it you should find something else to do
Loved the video and agree
Fu** the haters
I defend kirk any chance I get, like to see his haters play a 2 hour set with all the solos,
Totally. Too many bedroom players with no idea what it takes to do that stuff live!
I did when I was in a Metallica tribute band and let me add that people don't realize how tiring this songs and solos are, it's all fine and easy when you have to record one solo at a time and you have infinite takes, but on the stage after 6/7 fast songs and hard to nail solos you are going to do stupid mistakes, there is no escape.
@@Dr.BGuitar as a bedroom guitar player, i agree
@Denis Ferro especially with all the downpicking he has to do to keep up with James. I read in an interview years ago, he said it has to be absolutely spot on, as milliseconds difference is huge!
@@Lex6d6 except the lux aeterna solo sucks and it was done in a studio with as many takes as he wanted
He's one of my 15 favorite shredding guitar gods. Not in any order, tho...😂
And he's adorable!
And he has the biggest horror movie memorabilia collection I have ever seen!
exactly
I remembered the early to mid 90s when Hammett was worshipped as a “metal God” in guitar magazines. Now the script has been flipped and it’s fashionable to hate on him. Other guitarists have surpassed him in ability, of course, but he’s still damn good. I’ve been playing 30 years and I can’t play the majority of his solos. He’s just damn fast and accurate. And keep in mind, when he’s not soloing, he’s playing the same riffs Hetfield is.
Totally right!
No, now he's playing the same riffs cooler than James, Het began to pass
YESSS!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM LIVE IN NEW JERSEY 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Im so excited to go in the live concert :D I have the tickets already for the Helsinki concert
lux aeterna might not be the best song by metallica but its still fun af to play
Just listen his solo project, not really fancy guitar playing but he demonstrate how good he can compose.
the fact he has Arthritis too and people shit on him for being sloppy and stuff
I have it too and that shit is NO Joke. Two surgeries, countless pills, creams, therapies, etc and all I do is custodial work 🤷🏾♀️
Kirk has created a lot of iconic riffs and good solos, lived a life that most people could only dream of. Hard to look down on the guy from an armchair.
Why even ask the question? The man is a legend
Is that a secret “viagra for older guitarists” they spiked him with, James n robs looks wen he was smashing that lead section lol. I’ll be needing it in another 25 years too 😂.
Jokes aside Kirk is still rippin it hard 🤘🤘🇬🇧
I mean he sure was better than lately but the fact that he is still this good id impressive, same with all the rest of the band
Kirk has his haters, which is a shame, though he`s definitely an easy target lol. However he`s always been a cool guy, a decent human being, has come up with some truly amazing solos, and is also (and always overlooked) easily one of the best rhythm guitarists out there too. People seem to always make it sound like hetfield is the rhythm guy on stage and almost as if Kirk just just stands there until the solo comes around lol, but his rhythm playing? Tight as f~~~.
Love you Kirk! I don’t care what people say, you are an absolutely amazing guitar player!
It’s just the notes in between that are fucking with him
likem or not !!! these dudes are only getting better every show, that song almost killed me in 96 , i didnt know what a mosh pit was , i learned the hard way . lucky 2 dudes pulled me over rail got me out , stomped my guts out when i feel down in that crowd
Of all the 60 year old metal guitarists out there, he's the youngest.
He’s still awesome idc what anyone says. To still be playing fast paced metal music at 60 is an accomplishment especially since Metallica have been consistently doing shows and tours for 40+ years. People seem to not think about all the wear and tear guitarists hands take especially playing metal. Plus other factors like arthritis as you get older. He’s been doing great and really stepped up his live game in 2022. Can’t wait for 2023!
When it comes to metal guitar solos, no one is better than Kirk
haha you're joking, right? Hammett's a good guitarist don't get me wrong, but I'd listen to Friedman solos over Hammett's any day of the week
@@maccarooniiliterally , this dude prolly never heard of Marty lmao master of puppets kid
@@maccarooniiwhat did Marty write ? Tornado of souls ? Ok fajr play. I fkn love that solo. What about Kirk ? Master of puppets, one, fade to black, blackened, the unforgiven, entersand man, RIDE THE LIGHTING, creeping death, sad but true, and the day that never comes. I could go on but I’m lazy to type.
I don't think Kirk is going to write any badass solos on this new album, but that's okay, the guy's been around for over 40 years.
Most Definitely one of my Lead Guitar Heroes - Kirk You RULE 🤘🤘
Heck yeah!
One of the greatest guitar players to ever walk the face of the earth!
I didn't really like the solo in Lux and I joke around a lot that he sucks for only using pentatonic (mostly), but in all fairness, he's really good and he's still able to play pretty well live and he's alao my second most favorite guitarist (after dave) and sure he's a little sloppy sometimes, but he doesn't deserve that much hate. The thing is he's unique and has his own style that's what makes him one of the best🤘
What about marty
@@alluringskull2133 He's better than Kirk and one hell of a guitar player that I won't be able to play like for at least a couple of years
@@distortedaxel i think every Megadeth guitarist are better than him he is pretty mid
Y’all don’t know the story behind it. 72 seasons is the first 18 years of a persons life. When we start out that’s what we do. Unnecessary notes, whammy. Pentatonics. And shred with no technical abilities. That was the purpose of this solo. And it makes perfect sense.
@@alluringskull2133you’re literally a megadeth diehard. Look at your pfp. You won’t even listen to kirk and just say that.
Not a Hammett fan but as a guitar player I respect the fuck out of him.keep killing it.
One of metal’s greatest Leads that there ever will be, no question or doubt.
Totally agree!!
Not even close
Thanks for makin me pick the guitar up kirk
Exactly the same for me! Saw them on TV at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, and was just so inspired to learn to play!
A TH-cam vidio not making fun of Kirk ? Finally. Good to know that some people actually have a brain
The last of Mohicans. A original Shredderman
Once you get older you kinda get a bit slower as you go
So true, even more impressive that the guy is still going strong :)
@@Dr.BGuitar even more that he's been able to keep up with the speed, he has messed up on most faster solos covering them up with the wah but the fact he's been on the same speed on all of them at the age of 60 is insane
Kirk is amazing
Father Time will have his way with him at some point but for now he is still awesome.
Finally a positive take I'm sick of people acting like metallica have all become completely useless at their instruments when they still play so well
Damn Right!
It's not their instruments, dummy. It's their songwriting.
They still play the old shit great.
@MrParkerman6 no need to be an asshole. when you're good at your instrument you write better songs dummy
The problem Kirk has is no one pushes him to write GREAT solos. The last to do that was Bob Rock and we got The Unforgiven. No one is doing it to him now. Lux Aeterna is improv and lazy. It suits the song but he could've done so much more.
It literally sounds like he is rushing thru the Judas Kiss solo.
Dude, its cool that we have metal grandpas at all, yknow?
see you live in 2024, Massachusetts!
What happens to people when they're 60? I think guitar is one of the easier instruments to be able to keep up with as you get older. Vocals can degrade with the vocal cords getting thicker and beat up, drums take physical strength and stamina. I guess arthritis could be an issue but even if he had a big old gut I doubt it would affect his fingers.
yeah! he’s awesome!
kirk hammet has no obligation to be a guitar "shredder" not sure where people get that idea from
the Best!
Cheers :)
Tighter now than 20 years ago
60 years today is a very late youth provided that you're in good shape generally.
60 years isn't old.. why would people act like he's incapable of playing fast?
Cuz people are dumbasses and don't realize life expectancy needs to be highered cuz people live way longer nowadays.
@@MrParkerman6 I agree, he's not stopping any time soon
Fridman or Hammett ? Fridman
Yngwie or Hammett ? Yngwie
Gilbert or Hammett ? Gilbert
Wylde or Hammett ? Wylde
Darrell or Hammett ? Darrell
Petrucci or Hammett ? Petrucci
Loureiro or Hammett? Loureiro
Broderick or Hammett? Broderick
Do you have any questions ?
Now If the rest of album sounds like ride the lighting. For ffs can we get Orion sequel and Jason on vocals for a guest track.
The best
Can Kirk Hammett still play at 60 years old? Yes.
Yeah he still kicks ass
El destripador kirk exelente guitarrista sus mejores solos 83-91🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥
Tienes razon mi amigo!!
🤘🤘🤘
Portals was the recent solo EP he did last year that was brimming with life. I think Metallica fans shouldn't be mad at him for his lack of ability.
Why is this even a question. People are being conditioned to question and celebrate others failures. It’s old
The only way he will get worse is if his arms fall off, legend
For me, Kirk used to be beast in the 80s and 90s and has slowly gotten worse over time. I still love him
Time takes its toll on us all, I can’t play as fast as I once did either, it sucks.
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And Metal for All
Wrong,.dumbass. 60 isn't even old by today's standards.
I am 41 and play as well and fast as ever.
@@MrParkerman6 my hero…
I don’t get the hate against the Lux Æterna guitar solo I think it sounds good obviously it’s not his best solo but it fits the song very well and it sounds good and I like how it has some Van Halen influence with the tapping and whammy tricks
Cuz it literally sounds like he is rushing thru the Judas Kiss solo.
Listen to them back to back.
well today i learned kirk hammett is the same age as my dad
Funny guy with funny solos 🙌🏻
Lux aeterna may not be the best example for this but he’s still rocking at all
The answer is? Yes. 😊
Kirk is my personal favorite Metallica Member and although I will say his new solos are kinda shit, it’s not because he can’t play Em it’s because there just basic and boring. But yes Kirk can still play his ass off
Kirk is the real reason Metallica exists! Without him, other Metallica members would not have been born into this world!
If people are still people are still checking everything he does, he's doing something right
People are overblowing how lazy the solo is in Lux Aeterna. If virtually any other famous guitarist laid it down they wouldn't even question it. It's a perfectly effective solo for the song. Everybody needs to just calm down.
I’m not a hater, but I’ve been disappointed with his compositions the last two albums. I believe he can do better, is all. His technical skill is quite good for his age, though! I just wish the musical side of the hobby was sharper.
The music is what it's about. Technical skill, while important, is not the sole focus. Which is the problem with lots of modern metal guitar.
@@yearginclarke Yeah but Kirk seems to have lost both
@@Johnnysmithy24 I don't think so.
@@yearginclarke I do, his new solo is terrible
@@Johnnysmithy24 Good for you, tell someone who cares.
Certainly sounds as though he is killing something...
He still got it. The only thing for me is that the solo in itself is kinda poor writed by a solo standard... kinda polluted with some phrases that dont make much sense, like the part where he's abusing a little bit of the wammy bar. But yes, he's still an excellent guitar player in my opinion.
60 isn’t as old as it once was 20-30 years ago. Ppl were dying at 60 on the norm back then. Nowadays 6o is still considered young if you take care of yourself and stay healthy, Kirk could go on for another 10-15 years playing at a high level and he will.
I'm 50 in May and Jeez people call me old :P
@@duvetlord738 you are definitely not old!!
That's what I have been saying, but it's more like 40-60 years ago.
By The 90s people were already living long. 60 wasn't even that old in the 90s.
Now it is nothing if one takes care of one's self.
I am 41 and people always think O am 28.
Look at the two leads from "Cobra Kai". They don't look at all as "old" as they are.
Age is just a number.
Betty White made it to almost 100 and she wasn't even the most fit person most her life.
Honestly Kirks rhythm chops in 2023 impress me more the soloing which is saying something. James doesn’t even keep up with it anymore
Kirk has been one of my favorite as a kid. Great and exciting solos (ride, shortest, ktulu, dyer's, etc) but nowadays, they petit much all sound the same with lots of wah and tremolo picking. No more melody. It's so different that I wonder if he really composed the solos for the first albums !
He didn't compose them, dumbass.
Dave Mustaine composed all of them on Kill 'em All, and Then James composed them all until Load.
@@MrParkerman6 Hi Dumbass ! Mustaine did most of them on kill 'em all. Kirk composed all the others. What makes you think Hetfield composed the solos ?? It's clearly Kirk's style and he talked about how he prepared a few of them. Inform yourself before calling other people names...
Kirk is the reason why and am sure millions of others have picked up a guitar.
Including me! The Freddie Mercury tribute concert where Metallica opened up started my guitar/music career.
comparing master of puppets back then and now would be a better comparison though.
Bro of course it sounds great that’s why they kept it for the song 🤦♂️… that was probably his 50 try before they said ok that’s the solo that we are putting in the song
Kirk hashed out some nasty ass solos. I think the limitations set by the band hinders his ability to bloom. James and Lars are both heavily riff based musicians so it's hard to fit a good, neat solo in there
doesnt stop the lux aeterna from being quite the average solo
And the best thing is that he still looks 30
I just think he forgets things sometimes and just doesn't give a fuck. Plus it's live, you only really have to play the newer stuff correctly, I feel like it adds to the experience when they change it up a bit.
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Call him what you want but he is the single most influential guitar player in the world. Made me even pick up the guitar at 15
2nd influential ;p
@@cameronlaroche3536 1st. Metallica is the biggest metal band on the world
Listen to his Portals Ep. His solos on that are really good
Kirk H🎸🎼🎵🎙🎶🎵🎶🎧ammet, Mathias Jabs, Andy Laroque , Michael Schenker, they are the best!!!
the difference is that now he just improvises solos instead of taking time to write a solo so i don't know if its he has gotten bad just different styles of. i like the older solos where he took time to actual write then. idk how people can like the solo for lux eaterna the song is alright but the solo is just awful
Yeah and he’s not good at improvising either, like other players
Bro does NOT look sixty. He looks like he’s thirty five
my opinion is he still plays great but he writes his solos a lot differently from the first 3 albums
Gotta agree, recent solos are really boring.
The ripper still ripping
why does age matter?
Can’t believe hes 60
he’s not the best guitarist to ever live but i don’t think he deserves the hate he can play man.
Couldn't agree more :)