Metallica's Kirk Hammett shows off his horror film memorabilia

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Metallica's Kirk Hammett shows off his horror film memorabilia

Award-winning Metallica guitarist and horror aficionado Kirk Hammett is showing off his collection of horror-film memorabilia at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

Award-winning Metallica guitarist and horror aficionado Kirk Hammett is showing off his collection of horror-film memorabilia at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

It's called Kirk Von Hammett’s FEAR FestEvil, a multifaceted horror and music festival.

The inaugural event will feature highlights of Hammett’s world famous Crypt Collection (including some of the most valuable horror collectibles in the world) inside a spectacular former Masonic temple, an extensive array of panels, live music, vendors and special guests.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to wander through out the venue and experience various ‘haunting areas’ for one of a kind scares, and will even be able to take a taxidermy class on-site.

Krik told KTVU his love for the horror genre came from watching 'Creature Features' with Bob Wilkins on Channel Two in the 60's and 70's. "I've come full-circle," said Kirk. "I used to watch Creature Features every Saturday night…Bob Wilkins was one of my big inspirations."

FEAR FestEvil will also feature live music with performances by Exodus and Carcass on Friday, February 7th (Hammett will make an appearance with the legendary Bay Area thrashers) and Death Angel, Orchid and Death Division on Saturday, February 8th.

For more information, visit www.fearfestevil.com.

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Award-winning Metallica guitarist and horror aficionado Kirk Hammett is showing off his collection of horror-film memorabilia at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

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