Kirk Hammett, guitarist for Metallica, has been in the spotlight for multiple events including performing Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' with a Metallica soundtrack, discussing his guitar collection and jamming with Robert Trujillo at book events, and falling off stage during a Dublin concert. He has also drawn controversy for wearing a T-shirt referencing Taylor Swift as a 'CSI Psyop,' prompting backlash from Swift fans, while expressing criticism of contemporary pop music and songwriting. Additionally, Hammett shared that a Fleetwood Mac song inspired heavy metal and revealed he once offered to return a Gibson Les Paul to Neal Schon of Journey.