| Metal God of the Month |
| Name: Kirk Hammett Band: Metallica |
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| A little History: 4/1/83 Metallica called Kirk Hammett and asked him if he would like to join Metallica in New York for an audition. Kirk thought someone played an April Fool's trick on him, and answered "Yes, sure". The next day they called again to supply further details, and he realized that they were serious. 4/9/83 Live at L'Amours in Brooklyn, New York. The last gig with Dave Mustaine. 4/16/83 Having done his audition for Metallica, Kirk was accepted into the band; on this day he did his first gig with them in New Jersey. Exodus, Kirk�s previous band, went on to release some good thrash albums in the 80's and early 90's. |