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Kirk Hammett
Metallica's lead guitarist since 1983, known for wah-drenched solos and melodic phrasing within a thrash metal context. Hammett's ESP guitars through Mesa/Boogie amps deliver a searing lead tone that balances aggression with melody. His solos on Fade to Black and One are milestones of metal guitar.
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