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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'I Don't Believe In God Or The Devil; I'm An Atheist'

In a new interview with Germany's Moshpit Passion, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the increased prevalence of lyrics about religion and occult themes in heavy metal today compared to how it was when the band first started out more than 40 years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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KERRY KING Releases Music Video For 'Toxic' From 'From Hell I Rise' Album

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has finally released his debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", via Reigning Phoenix Music. The project's brand-new video, "Toxic", which has been co-directed by Jim Louvau and his partner Tony Aguilera, can be seen below. Similar to King's acclaimed "Residue" video, which...

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See DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN In NOTHING MORE's 'Angel Song' Music Video

Three-time Grammy Award-nominated rockers NOTHING MORE have teamed up with David Draiman (DISTURBED) on the track "Angel Song", from their upcoming album, "Carnal", due June 28 via Better Noise Music. "The power of the track is undeniable," exclaims Draiman. "I've been a fan of the band since the ve...

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I Am

As important as it is for heavy music to evolve, there is something hugely reassuring about bands that find a winning formula and stick to it. Not that PAIN have been guilty of inhabiting a narrow niche. Over the course of eight albums, Peter Tägtgren's industrial metal project has absorbed every te...

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Under The Crooked Claw

There is no such thing as too much heavy metal. Ryan Waste knows this. With a laudable legacy as guitarist with MUNICIPAL WASTE, who almost single-handedly put crossover thrash back on the map back in the mid-'00s, he has already earned hero status. BAT may have been a low-key concern until recently...

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SCOTT IAN Says His Comments To KERRY KING About SLAYER Reunion Were Meant In A 'Lighthearted' Way

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian says that his recent comments about SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows were meant in a "lighthearted" way. In a recent interview with Dave Ling of Classic Rock magazine, Ian was asked if he was as astonished as everyone else when SLAYER recently came out of retirement. He re...

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KERRY KING On Why PHILIP ANSELMO Didn't Sing On SLAYER Guitarist's Solo Album: 'I Don't Think He Wanted To Do It'

During an appearance on the May 13 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the rumors which circulated for a while that PANTERA's Philip Anselmo would sing on the debut album from King's solo project. Asked how far those conversations with Phili...

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KERRY KING Says He Is 'Still Tight' With GARY HOLT, Explains Why PHIL DEMMEL Was Right Guitarist For Solo Band

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Kerry King was asked if he felt more pressure writing music for his upcoming solo album, "From Hell I Rise", than he did putting ideas together for SLAYER. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I understand the question,...

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Cascading Memories Of Immortality

If the relentless onslaught of great new death metal bands and albums is becoming overwhelming, do feel free to dip out for a bit and get your breath back. But listen to "Cascading Memories Of Immortality" first. The UK death metal scene is in its rudest state of health since the '90s, but even amon...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Brings Climate Change Fight To Metal Scene With SAVAGE LANDS

By David E. Gehlke Environmental topics in metal are nothing new — ANNIHILATOR has "Stonewall", OBITUARY made a rare topical salvo with "Don't Care" and GOJIRA has been writing about saving the whales and the oceans for years. Penning metal songs about the challenges the earth faces against relentle...

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KERRY KING: 'I Lost 10 Pounds Not Even Trying'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who relocated to New York City less than three years ago, spoke about how he is preparing for his upcoming tour with his solo band after not playing any shows since 2019. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's fu...

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From Hell I Rise

SLAYER called it a day five years ago. Kerry King made it clear that he wasn't hanging up his axe permanently, though, and his long-awaited solo release, "From Hell I Rise", is finally here. The thirteen songs on hand shouldn't surprise anyone. He was clear about the fact that his new music was goin...

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KERRY KING On His Solo Band: 'These Are My Guys Now, So Get Used To Them'

In a new interview with Eddie Jorgensen of San Francisco's CBS SF, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke about the formation of his solo band, which also includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH),guitarist Phil Demmel (formerly of MACHINE HEAD) and vocalist Mark Osegueda (...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Opens Up About Love And Sobriety: 'I'm A Prayer Freak'

In a new interview with Kat Mykals of the 103 GBF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked about the lyrics to the band's song "Crown Of Horns", which appears on PRIEST's latest album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love love. It's the best four...

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Watch: KERRY KING's Solo Band Performs At WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival In Daytona Beach, Florida

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band played its second show ever Thursday night (May 9) at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. King's first-ever festival solo appearance came just two days after his solo group made its live debut at Reggies in Chicago, Illinois. As was th...