Kerry King

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Kerry King regrets Slayer calling it quits: “Fuck me. I hate fucking not playing”

The band retired in 2019.
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“I’ve been very lucky with riffs in 2020 – maybe because I can’t go anywhere”: Kerry King

King reveals that he's written "two records' worth of music" while in lockdown.
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NAMM 2020: Dean flashes its metal horns with the USA Kerry King V

More details on the Slayer guitarist’s super-limited-edition Dean guitar.
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Kerry King’s first signature Dean is here

The Slayer guitarist reveals an even pointier Dean V.
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Slayer manager says that their last tour “doesn’t mean the end of the band”

As the band wrap up their live shows, manager Rick Sale confirms that it’s not the end of their Reign.
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Kerry King of Slayer joins Dean’s artist roster

The Slayer guitarist teams up with Dean to release a limited run of 50 handcrafted guitars.
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Why playing fast shouldn’t matter

Speed thrills, but you shouldn’t obsess over clocking a hundred miles per hour with your fingers.
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Seven guitar legends on finding your voice

BB King, Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck and other musical icons dish the secrets of developing your personal playing style.
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Kerry King’s Top 11 Heavy Metal Guitar Tips

Slayer’s Kerry King has defined thrash metal with razor-edged riffs and demented solos. Here, he gives us his best advice about playing metal, fast.
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Kerry King Interview—It’s Good To Be King

This interview was originally published in 2010. Few bands wield the raw power and intensity of Slayer - the group which set the standard for...
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