Watch Kirk Hammett of Metallica On Gibson TV’s Award-Winning Series “The Collection,” Streaming Now

NASHVILLE, TN (October 31, 2024) Gibson TV, the iconic American instrument brand’s award-winning, worldwide online network, features original series about music and culture from the world’s best storytellers. The Gibson TV series titled “The Collection” takes viewers on a deep dive into the extraordinary, personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists. Watch all Gibson TV shows on Gibson.com, subscribe to Gibson TV, and be notified when new episodes become available.

One of the most iconic rock guitarists of our generation, Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9X GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica joins host Mark Agnesi as he gets an insider’s look at Kirk’s epic guitar collection in this new episode of Gibson TV’s “The Collection.” Kirk Hammett has been the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter for Metallica since 1983. Before joining Metallica, he formed and named the metal band Exodus. Host Mark Agnesi heads to Los Angeles, CA, for a glimpse into the epic and rare guitar collection of Metallica icon Kirk Hammett spanning stories of his upbringing, early musical influences and bands, his guitars, and his unique approach to writing music.

Watch/share the latest episode of Gibson TV’s “The Collection” featuring Kirk Hammett HERE.

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Kirk takes Mark through his home and studio guitar collection, which includes a 1952 Les Paul™ Goldtop, 1960 Les Paul TV Special, 1956 Les Paul Custom, 1958 Les Paul Standard, 1958 Les Paul Custom, 1958 Les Paul Standard, 1959 Les Paul Standard “Greeny,” 1959 Les Paul Standard , 1960 Les Paul Standard “Sunny,” 1957 Korina Flying V™ Prototype, 1963 Korina Explorer™, 1979 Flying V, 1972 Medallion Flying V, 1959 ES-335TD, 1955 ES-295, ESP KH-1 “Joker,” and a 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers acoustic, among others.

“Kirk’s episode of The Collection is my favorite episode to date,” says Mark Agnesi, Director of Brand Experience at Gibson. “Kirk was such a huge influence on me as a young player in the early 90’s, so to get to see and play some of the guitars I grew up watching him play was truly incredible.”

“Kirk is a music icon, and Gibson is honored to continue to collaborate with Kirk on making his creative passions fully realized,” adds Todd Harapiak, Gibson Global Media Director. “We are thrilled we get to share the stories of these guitars with music fans worldwide.

Next month (11/29), Gibson Publishing will launch The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a deluxe coffee table book in hardcover featuring the Metallica icon. The Collection: Kirk Hammett will detail the stories behind Kirk’s rare and highly collectible instruments used on hit records and on stages worldwide in front of millions of fans. The Collection: Kirk Hammett marks the second book release from Gibson Publishing, which debuted last year with The Collection: Slash in a Custom edition, and a now sold out Deluxe edition. For the latest updates on Gibson Publishing, stay tuned to www.gibson.com.

Check out photos from the latest episode of Gibson TV’s “The Collection” featuring Kirk Hammett:

Above: Kirk Hammett dives into the story behind his Gibson 1952 Les Paul Goldtop.

Above: Kirk Hammett and his Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard in factory Cherry finish.

Above: Kirk Hammett shows Mark Agnesi his Gibson 1958 Les Paul Custom.

Above: Kirk Hammett and Mark Agnesi on Gibson TV’s “The Collection” series.

Watch the previously released Gibson TV “Icons” series interview featuring Kirk Hammett. This episode of “Icons” features archival and never-before-seen photos of Metallica, with Kirk discussing his touring history and personal stories about recording the group’s pivotal albums, including Kill’em All, Ride The Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice For All, and The Black Album. Watch and share Gibson TV’s “Icons” featuring Kirk Hammett HERE.

Explore the Kirk Hammett Collection from Gibson HERE, and Epiphone HERE.

Catch Kirk Hammett on the Metallica M72 World Tour in 2025, dates below. For tickets and more show information, visit https://www.metallica.com/.

METALLICA – M72 WORLD TOUR – North America 2025:

DATE           CITY           VENUE

April 12 Las Vegas, NV Sick New World @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds

April 19 Syracuse, NY JMA Wireless Dome *

April 24 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre *

April 26 Toronto, ON Rogers Centre +

May 1 Nashville, TN Nissan Stadium *

May 3 Nashville, TN Nissan Stadium +

May 7 Blacksburg, VA Lane Stadium *

May 9 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium

May 11 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple @ Historic Crew Stadium

May 23 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field +

May 25 Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field *

May 28 Landover, MD Northwest Stadium *

May 31 Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium *

June 3 Atlanta, GA Mercedes-Benz Stadium *

June 6 Tampa, FL Raymond James Stadium +

June 8 Tampa, FL Raymond James Stadium *

June 14 Houston, TX NRG Stadium *

June 20 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium +

June 22 Santa Clara, CA Levi’s Stadium *

June 27 Denver, CO Empower Field at Mile High +

June 29 Denver, CO Empower Field at Mile High *

* Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies support

+ Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills support

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