Kirk Hammett / The Collection: LIVE
A Conversation with Kirk Hammett & Gibson Guitars' Mark Agnesi
KIRK HAMMETT is the lead guitarist of Metallica and scribe of band’s legendary “Enter Sandman” riff. A guitar aficionado and collector, Kirk partnered with Gibson Publishing to create 
The Collection: Kirk Hammett
, a luxury 400-page coffee table book, which explores in unprecedented detail the extraordinary guitar collection and life in music of one of heavy metal’s true pioneers.
Hammett joins Gibsons' Director of Brand Experience, Mark Agnesi, for a special deep-dive conversation about his legendary guitar collection.
Saturday, May 10 | 7 p.m.
Main Library
6 p.m. | Library closes to the general public
6:15 p.m. | Doors open for special event
7-8:30 p.m. | Kirk Hammett in conversation with Gibson's Mark Agnesi
ABOUT
One of the most influential metal guitarists of all time, Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist and a contributing songwriter in the legendary band Metallica.
Kirk grew up in California and formed the band Exodus during the birth of the Bay Area thrash metal movement. In 1983, he began his now 40-year career as the lead guitarist of Metallica.
 
The band has released 11 studio albums selling over 125 million albums, winning 10 GRAMMY® Awards.
 
Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
Kirk published 
Too Much Horror Business
, a 2012 hardcover book of his expansive horror-themed memorabilia collection.
Images for 
The Collection: Kirk Hammett
 were photographed on location in Hawaii and Los Angeles by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin and incorporates rare imagery from Halfin’s archive. This latest book release from Gibson Publishing features exclusive interviews with the guitarist and takes a deep dive into Kirk's iconic guitar collection.
EVENT DETAILS
Paid ticket required 
for entry.
General admission seating begins around 6:15 p.m.
 after the library has closed to the public. Event guests who are in the library prior to its closing at 6 p.m. must gather in the lobby. Early seating will not be permitted.
Free parking available
 in Main Library's attached garage, while available. Capacity 450 vehicles. Additional paid street parking surrounds the library.
Books 
will not
 be sold
 at the event. Visit 
Gibson Publishing
 to purchase 
The Collection: Kirk Hammett
, if interested.
Due to time constraints, there 
will 
n
ot be a photo or signing opportunity
 after the program.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
Columbus Metropolitan Library has served the people of Franklin County, Ohio since 1873. With its historic Main Library and 22 branches, CML circulates over 15 million items per year to 675,000 library cardholders throughout 10 Central Ohio school districts.
Since 2017, the Library has hosted nationally recognized authors at Main Library, creating a next generation library that serves everyone and gives customers access to popular, inspiring authors and subject matters.
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