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Kirk Hammett Falls from Stage at Metallica Dublin Concert

Published 22 June 2026

Guitarist Kirk Hammett tumbled from the stage during Metallica's concert at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Friday, June 19, a momentary mishap that the musician later turned into a viral joke. The incident occurred as the 63-year-old launched into the song "Seek & Destroy" in front of an estimated 40,000 fans.

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