Classic Rock

Kerry King

Kerry King wasted no time in getting back on the horse after his band, thrash metal juggernauts Slayer, called it a day in 2019. “I had a few months off, and that was enough for me,” says the guitarist. “I’ve had a long career, and

I’m a lot closer to the tail end of it, so any time wasted is lost time.”

The fruit of his recent labours is his vicious debut solo album a record that won’t disappoint Slayer fans. That band’s unexpected reunion is off-limits today – a publicist sits in on our conversation to make sure – but King still has plenty to say about religion,

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