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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, join Metallica’s Kirk Hammett for intimate live discussions celebrating his storied career and new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, at exclusive “Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live” events across North America.
A Legendary Collaboration
Kirk Hammett, the iconic guitarist of Metallica, is partnering with Gibson Publishing for a special series of live events titled “Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live.” These intimate discussions will feature Hammett alongside Mark Agnesi, Gibson’s Director of Brand Experience, offering fans a deep dive into Hammett’s remarkable music career and the launch of his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett.
Known for his pivotal role in Metallica, a 9X GRAMMY® Award-winning band with over 125 million albums sold worldwide, Hammett will share stories from his journey, including his early days with Bay Area thrash pioneers Exodus.
Exclusive Live Events Across North America
The “Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live” events are set to take place in select cities. The tour began on April 25 in Toronto, Ontario, at TIFF Lightbox, followed by stops on May 2 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame, May 10 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, May 24 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at The Fillmore, June 7 in Tampa, Florida (venue TBD), and June 28 in Denver, Colorado (venue TBD). These events promise a rare opportunity to hear Hammett reflect on his career and passion for guitars.
Unveiling The Collection: Kirk Hammett
Released worldwide by Gibson Publishing, The Collection: Kirk Hammett is a 400-page premium hardcover coffee table book that explores Hammett’s extraordinary guitar collection in unprecedented detail. Available in limited signed and numbered Custom and Deluxe Editions, as well as a Standard hardcover, the book is a visual and narrative masterpiece.
Shot by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin in Hawaii and Los Angeles, it features rare imagery from Halfin’s archives and exclusive interviews with Hammett, conducted by Gibson Editor-in-Chief Chris Vinnicombe and Agnesi. The book chronicles the stories behind Hammett’s iconic instruments, including the 1979 Gibson Flying V™, the 1959 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard “Greeny” (formerly owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore), and more that have shaped his sound on global stages.
The Collection: Kirk Hammett is essential for Metallica fans, guitar aficionados, and anyone captivated by the art of fine instruments. It is available globally via Gibson.com and at Gibson Garage locations, offering a comprehensive look at the tools that have defined Hammett’s career over four decades.
Metallica’s M72 World Tour
In addition to the book events, Hammett will join Metallica for their M72 World Tour across North America in 2025. The tour features performances in cities such as Syracuse, Toronto, Nashville, Columbus, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Denver, with support from bands like Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit, and Ice Nine Kills. For full tour dates and ticket information, visit Metallica.com.
Catch Kirk Hammett on the Metallica M72 World Tour; for tickets and more information, visit https://www.metallica.com/.
METALLICA – M72 WORLD TOUR – North America 2025
DATE CITY VENUE
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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