Kirk Hammett, the guitarist for Metallica, was surprised with silly string during the band’s concert in New Zealand on November 19. This fun moment came just a day after his 63rd birthday. As the show wrapped up, crew members and bandmates rushed him on stage. Vocalist James Hetfield led the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” while the stage crew sprayed Hammett with silly string from head to toe. The hilarious moment was captured in a video shared on the band’s Instagram account.
After the prank, Hammett expressed his surprise, saying, “They said they weren’t gonna do this! They said they weren’t gonna do this and they did it. My friends, I love ’em. Thank you, everyone!”
The concert took place at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland as part of Metallica’s tour through Australia and New Zealand. The band was joined by Evanescence, who opened the show with their gothic rock sound, entertaining thousands of fans across both countries. After the tour, Metallica shared a tribute to Evanescence, thanking them for their performances.
Kirk Hammett has been with Metallica since 1983 and has contributed to every studio album. Fans can look forward to seeing the band on their M72 World Tour in 2026, which will include stops in Greece, Romania, Poland, Germany, and more. For those interested, the full tour schedule and ticket information are available online.
