Birthdate: November 18, 1962

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Metallica, was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. He was previously part of the group Exodus. His collection of horror memorabilia was released as a book, and he also started an annual horror convention.