Break-Up Rumors, Is Kirk Hammett Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, 63, and his partner had split up. Is the American guitarist really single again?

UPDATE 12/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Hammett spotted alone

A fan spotted Kirk Hammett walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 10, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Kirk back on the market?

A rep for Kirk Hammett was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the guitarist was splitting hit the internet Sunday (January 11), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Kirk’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 11, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 11, 2026

Based on the facts (Hammett spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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