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I like Metallica's songs/riffs but not Kirk's leads. Bends to no where, jerky vibrato, real early guitar student stuff that you think would have been fixed by now....and I like all kinds of playing (for example, i really like the lead work from Alice in Chain's, Dream theater, Extreme and Mega Death).
That said, i agree that it is great that the guitars are being played in a public format and enjoy hearing them on everything but the solos.
I respect the heck out of their career and longevity. Not my favorite music and I don't dig the tone. But Kirk has earned every penny he's made, and can spend his money however he wants, so I'm stocked for him. He has some very cool guitars. He's supposed to be a nice guy, so that makes me even more stoked for him.
I think it’s really cool that Greeny has been played by a blues, rock, and now metal legend. Well-travelled and hopefully it will have many, many more stories to tell. A truly great instrument can be used in anything!