102 Quotes by Kirk Hammett

A lot of the main characters in horror movies are outsiders as well, so that outsider syndrome reverberates within horror fans and geeky collectors. It’s kind of a rallying call that brings fans and collectors together who are a little socially retarded, maybe.

When I got my first Marshall amp, it was so empowering. No one ever forgets their first Marshall amp if you’re a guitar player pursuing a big powerful sound. I mean, no one ever forgets their first Marshall amp.

I think the whole concept behind lyrics is you better mean what you say, or you should like, become a storyteller. I mean, there’s a lot of bands who are just storytellers, and then there are bands who actually have something valid to say. And the bands who have valid points are few and far between.

I’m very fortunate to be doing the thing I do best, which is play guitar. There aren’t many other things I could do.

For me, one of the most perfect times to watch a horror movie is when it’s cold and raining outside and there’s pretty much no outdoor activity to be done. It kind of sets the mood.

The movie ‘Black Cat,’ from 1934, is one of my favorite movies.

I think it’s morally wrong to keep someone away from what keeps him happy.

I love ‘True Blood.’ I love ‘The Walking Dead.’ Those are fantastic series.

I’m death obsessed. You know, I have death all over my house. I have a stuffed two headed sheep!