The Best Kirk Hammett Guitar Solos

As Metallica's lead guitarist since 1983, Kirk Hammett wrote the solos that defined thrash metal's golden age. He drew on his Joe Satriani lessons, a heavy wah pedal and a love of melodic hooks, and his leads, from One to Master of Puppets, have been air-guitared by millions.

Informed by: Louder - Kirk Hammett's 10 greatest Metallica guitar solos, Guitar World - Kirk Hammett reveals his 3 favorite Metallica guitar solos, Loudwire - 10 Awesome Kirk Hammett Guitar Solos, BraveWords - Kirk Hammett names his greatest guitar solo

1. 1
   One

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1988
2. 2
   Master of Puppets

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1986
3. 3
   Fade to Black

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1984
4. 4
   Enter Sandman

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1991
5. 5
   The Unforgiven

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1991
6. 6
   Creeping Death

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1984
7. 7
   Welcome Home (Sanitarium)

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield · 1986
8. 8
   Blackened

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1988
9. 9
   Battery

   Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1986
10. 10
    Fight Fire with Fire

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1984
11. 11
    Ride the Lightning

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1984
12. 12
    Wherever I May Roam

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1991
13. 13
    The Four Horsemen

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1983
14. 14
    For Whom the Bell Tolls

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1984
15. 15
    Seek & Destroy

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 1983
16. 16
    The Day That Never Comes

    Metallica · solo by Kirk Hammett · 2008