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Kirk Hammett Draws the Wrath of Taylor Swift Fans

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett fell into a crowd during a Dublin concert on June 19. This occurred shortly after he wore a shirt in Budapest claiming Taylor Swift is a "CIA Psyop," which drew backlash from her fans. Hammett reportedly laughed off the accident.

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  1. Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage Following Taylor Swift Shirt Controversy

    Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett fell into a crowd during a Dublin concert on June 19. This occurred shortly after he wore a shirt in Budapest claiming Taylor Swift is a "CIA Psyop," which drew backlash from her fans. Hammett reportedly laughed off the accident.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kirk Hammett wore a shirt stating "Taylor Swift is a CIA Psyop" at a Budapest concert on June 13, 2026.
    • Hammett fell off the stage during a performance in Dublin on June 19.
    • The fall occurred during the song "Seek & Destroy."
    • The incident happened in front of 50,000 fans.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fall happened because a stage cover gave way beneath Hammett.
    • Hammett posted a "Slip and Destroy" caption on Instagram Stories.
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