WHO: World-renowned award-winning Metallica guitarist and horror aficionado Kirk Hammett

WHAT:  Kirk Von Hammett's FEAR FestEvil -- a multifaceted horror and music festival. The event featured highlights of Hammett's world famous Crypt Collection (including some of the most valuable horror collectibles in the world), an extensive array of panels, live music, special guests, and over 25 unique vendors. Attendees had the opportunity to wander through out the venue to experience one of a kind scares. Notable guests included Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), pioneering make-up artist and actor Tom Savini, legendary horror scribe John A. Russo (Night of the Living Dead), Slash, Kerry King and more. Hammett joined bands Exodus and Death Angel on-stage to conclude each night. Other bands to perform included: Carcass, Orchid, and Death Division.

WHERE: Regency Ballroom | San Francisco, CA

WHEN: February 7th and 8th, 2014

L-R: Doyle, Slash, Kerry King, and Kirk Hammett

Kirk Hammett and Death Angel

L-R: Basil Gogos and Kirk Hammett

Photo credit: Raymond Ahner

http://www.fearfestevil.com

ABOUT KIRK HAMMETT: For more than 25 years, Kirk Hammett has been the lead guitarist for Metallica. With the band, he has sold 100 million albums worldwide, won nine Grammys, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of the world's most avid collectors of horror memorabilia, in 2012 Hammett published his first book, Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection, via Abrams Image. The stunning 228 page, hardback, large format coffee table book features over 300 full color images from Kirk's private collection. To purchase Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Collection, click HERE.