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Kerry King Okay With Gary Holt Playing With Slayer Forever If Jeff Hanneman Never Returns

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:36:03 +0000

The inner workings of legendary thrash masters Slayer have been tumultuous within the past two years. Along with drummer Dave Lombardo being dismissed from Slayer's 2013 Australian tour dates, guitarist Jeff Hanneman has been recovering from a severe case of necrotising fasciitis due to a spider bite, with Exodus shredder Gary Holt having filled in for Hanneman during his absence

Slayer's Kerry King Offers Some Background Behind 'Unfortunate' Ouster of Dave Lombardo

Chad Childers — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:42:06 +0000

Slayer have been playing as part of Australia's traveling Soundwave Festival with a different drummer behind the kit. Jon Dette, who has performed with Slayer in the past, agreed to fill in after a financial dispute involving Dave Lombardo led to his current ouster from the band. Guitarist Kerry King told Soundwave TV that it was frontman Tom Araya who first pointed out that trouble was brewing.

Slayer's Kerry King on Next Album: 'I'm Very Comfortable Saying That It Will Be Out This Year'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:49:42 +0000

Although Slayer have a way to go in recording their next album and there is no set timetable for when it may come out, guitarist Kerry King has stated that he is "very comfortable saying" that the record will see a 2013 release date.

Jagermeister Unveils 'Stronger Bond' Ad Campaign First of Its Kind in the U.S. [VIDEO]

Critter — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Jagermeister has launched it’s first ever television advertising campaign in the U.S. The new ads are titled ‘A Stronger Bond’ and featuring a hand picked collection of seven men who Jagermeister says best represent the brand and it’s image. The selected seven include: Kerry King (Slayer) Rob Smets (rodeo bullfighter) Freddie Roach (boxing trainer) Keyshawn [...]

Slayer Axeman Kerry King on Upcoming Album and Guitarist Jeff Hanneman's Health

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:12:49 +0000

Slayer guitarist Kerry King has revealed detailed plans for the band’s upcoming album.

Slayer Guitarist Kerry King: Big 4 May Be No More

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:38:32 +0000

If you’ve been hoping and praying that the Big 4 will soon be playing a full U.S. tour, you might want to lower your expectations and be happy with that DVD of the Sonisphere show from Sofia, Bulgaria. In a recent interview with UK’s Classic Rock magazine, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said he can’t imagine Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will stage any more Big 4 shows.