The legendary guitarist on starting from scratch, signing diapers and his scorching new album, From Hell I Rise.
When Slayer stopped touring in 2019, fans of thrash metal hung their heads in sadness, fearing we would never again feel the live power and fury of no-bullshit rock ’n’ roll.
Luckily, after five years, Slayer guitarist Kerry King is back on the road with a new band and a new album, continuing the tradition of pummeling our ears and sensibilities with loud, aggressive brilliance.
HUSTLERMagazine.com caught up with King in the middle of his solo band’s tour to discuss starting from scratch, giving away his snakes, signing diapers and his superior new album, From Hell I Rise.
HUSTLERMagazine.com: Are you cool doing an interview with us?
Kerry King: Why wouldn’t I be cool?
Some people might be afraid to do an interview because there are naked people on the site.