# The Call of Ktulu guitar solo

> Kirk Hammett's guitar solo on The Call of Ktulu by Metallica (1984). From the album Ride the Lightning. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Metallica, 1984, from *Ride the Lightning*. Solo by *Kirk Hammett*.

This Lovecraft-inspired instrumental grows from an arpeggiated intro into menacing riffs and lead passages, showing off the band's early compositional ambition.

The Call of Ktulu by Metallica is #7 in our ranking of the best Metallica guitar solos. The solo is played by Kirk Hammett and the song was released in 1984.

## In our lists

- [The Best Metallica Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/metallica-guitar-solos/) — #7

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on The Call of Ktulu?

Kirk Hammett played the solo on Metallica's The Call of Ktulu (1984).

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