# Seek & Destroy guitar solo

> Kirk Hammett's guitar solo on Seek & Destroy by Metallica (1983) starts at about 3:01. From the album Kill 'Em All. A thrash metal classic from the 1980s.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Kirk Hammett Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/kirk-hammett-guitar-solos/) — #15
- [The Best Metallica Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/metallica-guitar-solos/) — #20

## Sources

- [DigitalDreamDoor: 200 Greatest Metal Guitar Solos](https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-guitar-solos.html) — #190

### 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.

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