Kirk Hammett to Join Mark Agnesi of Gibson for An Intimate Live Discussion Spanning His Music Career and New Book

Kirk Hammett: The Collection – Live Book Tour

Join Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, for an intimate, live discussion celebrating his iconic career and launching his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett.

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Tickets for the “Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live” events go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 AM (local time) and are limited. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity in one of the following cities:

Book Tour Dates & Locations:

• April 25 – Toronto, ON – TIFF Lightbox
• May 2 – Nashville, TN – Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame
• May 10 – Columbus, OH – Columbus Metropolitan Library
• May 24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
• June 7 – Tampa, FL – Venue TBD
• June 28 – Denver, CO – Venue TBD

About the Book: The Collection: Kirk Hammett

Newly released worldwide via Gibson Publishing, The Collection: Kirk Hammett is a premium hardcover coffee table book in which Kirk shares the stories behind his rare and iconic guitars—many of which have shaped rock history on stage and in the studio.

The book is available globally via Gibson.com and at Gibson Garage locations in three premium formats:

• Standard Hardcover
• Deluxe Edition (signed & numbered)
• Custom Edition (signed & numbered, premium packaging)

Inside the Book

This 400-page masterpiece dives deep into Kirk Hammett’s one-of-a-kind guitar collection and decades-spanning career in music. Shot on location in Hawaii and Los Angeles by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin, the book features stunning visuals alongside rare images from Halfin’s archives.

Exclusive interviews with Hammett are conducted by Chris Vinnicombe (Gibson Editor-in-Chief) and Mark Agnesi (Gibson Director of Brand Experience).

Highlights include:

• Hammett’s original 1979 Gibson Flying V™
• The legendary Greeny – a 1959 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard once owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore
• Dozens of other iconic axes that have defined Hammett’s sound across Metallica’s greatest hits

Whether you’re a guitar collector, a Metallica die-hard, or a fan of rock history, this book is an absolute essential.

Catch Kirk Hammett Live in Conversation

Each The Collection: Live event features a live, in-person conversation between Kirk Hammett and Mark Agnesi. These discussions offer a rare look behind the curtain into Kirk’s evolution as a guitarist, collector, and cultural icon.

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Metallica: M72 World Tour – North America 2025

Can’t get enough Kirk? Catch him on the road with Metallica as part of the M72 World Tour. For tickets and info, visit metallica.com.

2025 Tour Dates