METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Falls Off Stage During Dublin Concert, Laughs Off Incident As 'Slip & Destroy'

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1. 1d ago

   Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage at Dublin Aviva Stadium

   Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett fell off the stage during a performance of "Seek & Destroy" in Dublin. The incident occurred in front of 50,000 fans. Hammett later joked about the fall by calling it "Slip & Destroy."

   What's confirmed:

   • Kirk Hammett fell off the stage at Aviva Stadium during "Seek & Destroy".
   • The guitarist referred to the incident as "Slip & Destroy".
   • The fall occurred during a Metallica concert in Dublin.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The stage was wet during the fall.
   • The incident occurred on June 20, 2026.
   • The fall happened in front of 50,000 fans.
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2. 4d ago

   Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage During Metallica Dublin Concert

   Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett fell off the stage at Aviva Stadium on June 19. The incident occurred as the band began playing "Seek & Destroy." Hammett recovered and later joked about the fall, calling it "Slip & Destroy."

   What's confirmed:

   • Kirk Hammett fell off the stage during a Metallica concert at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday, June 19.
   • The fall happened as the band started performing "Seek & Destroy."
   • Hammett referred to the incident as "Slip & Destroy."
   • An estimated 40,000 fans attended the event.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The fall occurred days after Hammett enraged Swifties.
   • The fall occurred days after Swifties targeted Hammett over a Taylor Swift t-shirt backlash.
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