Seek & Destroy
Metallica, 1983, from Kill 'Em All. Solo by Kirk Hammett.
A wild, energetic early solo that became a live staple and a showcase for his youthful aggression.
Seek & Destroy by Metallica is #15 in our ranking of the best Kirk Hammett guitar solos. The solo is played by Kirk Hammett and the song was released in 1983.
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Who played the guitar solo on Seek & Destroy?
Kirk Hammett played the solo on Metallica's Seek & Destroy (1983).
What guitar was used on the Seek & Destroy solo?
A gibson flying v through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.