Kerry King
Kerry Ray King (born June 3, 1964) is an American musician, best known for being the co-lead guitarist and songwriter of thrash metal band Slayer. He co-founded the band with Jeff Hanneman in 1981 and is one of two members to stay with the band for its 45-year existence (with the exception of their 2019–2024 breakup), along with Tom Araya. King is also currently a solo artist, with his debut album From Hell I Rise released in May 2024.
Genre: groove-metal
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Top Tracks
- Idle Hands
- Residue
- From Hell I Rise
- Shrapnel
- Rage
- Two Fists
- Toxic
- Everything I Hate About You
- Tension
- Crucifixation
- Trophies Of The Tyrant
- Idle Hands
- Residue
- Where I Reign
- Diablo
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