KERRY KING Admits His Solo Band Was Caught Off Guard By SLAYER’s Reunion Announcement

In a latest interview with Australia’s Highlight Report, Kerry King opened up in regards to the sudden announcement of Slayer‘s reunion for choose competition appearances this 12 months—and the ripple impact it had on his solo band. Reflecting on the state of affairs, King admitted that his solo mission members have been type of blindsided by the information, a misstep he acknowledged as a studying second.

“I by no means had to try this earlier than, I by no means needed to inform any person else what I used to be gonna do, however when the Slayer reveals obtained introduced, I hadn’t advised anyone in my solo band, ‘trigger it by no means occurred to me — it by no means occurred to me to inform them. ‘Trigger it was nothing to me,” King stated.

To keep away from misinterpretation, King rapidly clarified that his response did not stem from indifference towards Slayer‘s temporary reunion. “I do not imply it to sound that manner. However I do know it isn’t gonna be a factor. Like, Slayer‘s not gonna report. Slayer‘s not gonna go on tour. However everyone in my band did not know that, they usually all obtained blindsided. [Laughs] I am, like, ‘Pay attention, guys. That is my dangerous. I’ve by no means been on this state of affairs.”

King assured his bandmates that the Slayer reunion would not disrupt the momentum of his solo efforts: “So I advised all of them, I stated, ‘Pay attention, man, we’re gonna hold recording. Slayer‘s by no means gonna do one other report. If we do a few reveals right here, a few reveals there, it isn’t gonna intrude with something we’re doing.'”

At 60, King appears content material navigating life past Slayer, crediting his present band – vocalist Mark Osegueda, drummer Paul Bostaph, guitarist Phil Demmel, and bassist Kyle Sanders – for making this new chapter fulfilling.

“Life after Slayer is nice. I like the place we’re at. Everyone within the band has a good time on stage, has an excellent presence on stage. And when the present’s over, all of us cling within the dressing room or on the bus, no matter it might be, and have a drink, if everyone looks like staying up, and it is simply tremendous chill.”