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Kerry King

Background information
Born June 3, 1964 (1964-06-03) (age 44)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre(s) Thrash metal, speed metal, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Guitarist, Songwriter
Instrument(s) Guitar
Years active 1981 – present
Label(s) American Recordings
Associated acts Slayer, Megadeth
Notable instrument(s)
B.C. Rich KKV

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Biography

Kerry King was born June 3, 1964 in Los Angeles, California to a father who was an aircraft parts inspector and a mother who worked as a telephone company employee. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. In his teenage years, Kerry moved to Burlington, Ontario to attend Nelson High School and graduated as valedictorian. Burlington ( 2006 population 164415 is a city located at the western end of Lake Ontario Nelson High School of Burlington Ontario, Canada is located in Burlington's South Central area and serves approximately 1400 students between grades 9 and 12 He has been married twice, and has a daughter named Shyanne Kymberlee King. [1]. His main influences are Judas Priest[2], Venom[2], Iron Maiden[2], Black Sabbath[2] and Deep Purple[2]. Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1970 in Birmingham. Venom are an English For other uses see Iron maiden. Black Sabbath are an Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968 In 1981 King was trying out for the position as a guitarist in a band. After the session was over Jeff Hanneman approached him and the two began playing Iron Maiden and Judas Priest songs with the session drummer. Jeff Hanneman (born January 31 1964 in Oakland California) is a Guitarist and a founding member of the American Thrash metal band Slayer For other uses see Iron maiden. Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1970 in Birmingham. Hanneman mentioned "Why don’t we start our OWN band?” [Laughs] I was like, “…Fuck yeah!"[3] Like most heavy metal musicians, King had long hair, but then shaved his head when he started balding. His bald head, spiked wristband, and extensive tattoo work (which covers his hands, arms and head) are his trademarks, to such a degree that Blender included a tour of his body ink. A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of Skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons A trademark or trade mark, represented by the symbols ™ and ®, or mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual [4]

King's acronym, KFK, was revealed to mean "Kerry Fucking King!" in the January 2007 Issue of Guitar World. Guitar World is a monthly Music Magazine devoted to Guitarists It contains original interviews album and gear [5]

Religion

King is an atheist, and he views organized religion as a crutch for people who are "too weak to make it through life on their own". He also goes on to say that, "I'm the kind of guy that says if I don't see it, then it doesn't work. And nobody can show me God". He stated in the 2005 documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey that he feels religion is "the ultimate form of mind control that is perfectly legal. " In the same documentary King says that he believes religion is a "load of shit". [6]

Lyrics

Perhaps Slayer's primary lyricist, King's songs are mostly based on Satanic subjects, which he attributes to his love of horror movies. For other uses of the word see Satanism (disambiguation. Satanism can refer to a number of belief systems depending on the user and context Horror films are Movies that strive to elicit Fear, Horror and terror responses from viewers He has stated he does not believe in God, and he does not believe in Satan, but he writes about Satanic subjects because he says it is more fun to write about Satan than God.

Personality

Henkka Blacksmith has described King as "a real metal guy, very real, and doesn’t try to be anything. He is just as he is. He is the same on stage and off stage. He is a really, really friendly dude, very polite, but very straight in ways of saying out loud his opinion. He’s not afraid to disagree. He is real!"[7]

Feuds

King has had well-publicized disagreements with several of his contemporaries, including a long-standing feud with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, who attempted to persuade King to leave the "posers," "lame spikes," and "eyeliner" of Slayer behind and focus on Megadeth. David Scott Mustaine (born September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California USA) is the lead/rhythm Guitarist, Songwriter Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Recently in GuitarWorld.com's Dear Guitar Hero, King "admires him to this day" as a guitarist, even though he considers Mustaine a "hypocrite". Guitar World is a monthly Music Magazine devoted to Guitarists It contains original interviews album and gear [8]

Another feud is with Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn, who claims that King started "talking shit about us out of nowhere. Machine Head is an American metal band formed in 1992 in Oakland, California. Robert "Robb" Flynn (born Lawrence Matthew Cardine July 19 1968, Oakland California) is best known as the Lead vocalist "[9] King labeled Machine Head as “sell-outs” after the release of their 2001 album Supercharger. Supercharger is the fourth album by Groove metal band Machine Head. King continued to criticize the band stating "They're responsible for rap-metal", "they fooled me into thinking they're metal", "'they have no integrity left. Rap rock is a fusion genre of rock and hip-hop. It blends vocal and instrumental parts of hip-hop and various forms of rock including punk and rock "[9] King and Flynn reportedly ended this feud backstage at the "Metal Hammer" awards show in London on June 11th 2007.

In 2006, Slayer's producer Rick Rubin lent production to Metallica's untitled ninth studio album, instead of Slayer for their album Christ Illusion. Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10 1963 in Lido Beach New York) is an American Record producer and is currently Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Christ Illusion is the ninth studio album by the American Thrash metal band Slayer. King deemed this action a "slap in the fucking face,"[10] labeling Metallica as a "sinking ship. "[11]

Guest appearances

In addition to appearing on Slayer's albums, he has also made several guest appearances as lead guitarist. While lending production to 1986’s Reign in Blood, Rick Rubin was also helming production of the Beastie Boys debut album Licensed to Ill. Reign in Blood is the third Studio album and major label debut by the American Thrash metal band Slayer. Licensed to Ill is the debut album by the Beastie Boys, released in 1986. Rubin felt the track "No Sleep till Brooklyn" needed a guitar solo, so he offered King several hundred dollars to lay down the part. "No Sleep till Brooklyn" is a song by the Beastie Boys on the album Licensed to Ill. [12] He also did the guitars on "Fight For Your Right (To Party)", and "She's Crafty". King has since commented that his playing ability "certainly wasn’t that of a virtuoso". [12] "No Sleep till Brooklyn", whose title was a spoof on Motörhead’s 1981 live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith, was originally intended to feature King being knocked offstage by a gorilla in its music video though King refused. "No Sleep till Brooklyn" is a song by the Beastie Boys on the album Licensed to Ill. No Sleep ’til Hammersmith is the first Live album by the English Heavy metal band Motörhead. [12] King replied "If there’s gonna be anyone knocking anyone offstage, it’ll be me knocking the gorilla", which is what subsequently happened. [12] King has reminisced that he thought the Beastie Boys were cool, although never having heard any of their music at the time. [12]

King contributed a lead guitar outro part to Pantera’s song "Goddamn Electric", which appeared on the 2000 album "Reinventing the Steel". Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, formed by the Abbott brothers Vinnie Paul ( drums) and " Goddamn Electric " is a song by American heavy metal band Pantera. Reinventing the Steel is the last studio album by popular Groove metal band Pantera. [13] King’s rig was set up in Pantera’s bathroom backstage just after Ozzfest in Dallas, as the group still didn't have their own dressing room on top of not appearing on the festival bill. [13] After King had finished the first take, Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell ran in and yelled "DON’T LET HIM DO IT AGAIN!"[13] King tried again with the hope he would find a superior rendition, though the first take was used. [13]

King also contributed lead guitar solos to the following songs; "Disorder" with rapper Ice-T (from the 1992 album "Judgment Night"), Rob Zombie’s "Dead Girl Superstar" (from the 2001 album The Sinister Urge), Hatebreed’s "Final Prayer" (from the March 2002 album Perseverance) and Sum 41’s "What We're All About (The Original Version)", (from the June 2002 released Spider-Man movie soundtrack). "Judgment Night" is an episode of the American television anthology series The Twilight Zone. Robert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965) better known by his Stage name, Rob Zombie, is an American Musician For the 1961 exploitation film of the same name see The Sinister Urge (film. Hatebreed is a Grammy award nominated five-piece band from Bridgeport and New Haven, Connecticut. Perseverance is the second studio release and the major-label debut by the American Hardcore punk band Hatebreed. Sum 41 (sometimes referred to as The Sums) is a Canadian Pop punk band from Ajax Ontario. Spider-Man is a 2002 American Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man is a 2002 Soundtrack Album for the film Spider-Man.

Kerry King, who is a big wrestling fan, was the guest announcer for the match between Supreme and Kronus, the finals match of the death match tournament at the XPW event "Baptized in blood" on June 20, 2000. George B Caiazzo ( kih-ahtz-so; January 13, 1969 - July 18, 2007) was an American professional wrestler, better The XPW King of the Deathmatch Championship was one of Xtreme Pro Wrestling 's championships Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW was an independent Professional wrestling promotion that was owned by Rob Zicari, who appeared on shows under the name Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. He was however announced by regular announcer Kris Kloss as the "lead singer of Slayer", which King immediately corrected by yelling "It's guitar" as soon as he was given the microphone. He entered the ring to the sounds of the Slayer song "Angel of Death" from the album Reign in Blood. Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Reign in Blood is the third Studio album and major label debut by the American Thrash metal band Slayer.

King has also made several guest appearances in Marilyn Manson's recent "Rape Of The World" tour, joining the band to play classic tracks such as "Little Horn" and "Irresponsible Hate Anthem". Many fan's noticed elements of King's own style used on these occasions. There are also rumours and hints from Manson that King may appear on Marilyn Manson's new album that they are recording during 2008.

Equipment

King favours neck-thru guitars in studio recordings and live performances. [14]

Snakes

Kerry is a long time and noted snake breeder, and is known to pop up at Southern California reptile events and pet shops with little notice. An Herpetoculturist is one who keeps reptiles and/or amphibians in Captivity, sometimes (but not exclusively for the purpose of breeding. He currently specializes in carpet pythons. Common names carpet python Northwestern carpet python more. Morelia spilota variegata is a non-venomous python Kerry's snakes were recently shown in an interview with Blender. com. Kerry King's Obsessions: Snakes! Kerry King also participated in online chat discussions at the popular reptile web site kingsnake. com in 2005 and again in 2008.

References

  1. ^ Beck, Aaron (2007-02-10). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead After 25 years, Slayer keeps casting metal. The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved on 2007-02-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor
  2. ^ a b c d e (English)Kerry King interview
  3. ^ Davis, Brian. Knac.com interview with Jeff Hanneman. Knac. com. Retrieved on 2006-12-13. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life
  4. ^ Tour of Kerry King's Tattoos, Blender Online, retrieved on March 2, 2007
  5. ^ King now lives in Corona, California in the gated community The Retreat, where he also belongs to their golf club. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Lahtinen, Lexi (2004-11-04). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Kerry King of SLAYER. Metal-rules. com. Retrieved on 2006-01-24. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
  6. ^ Urban Dictionary: kerry king
  7. ^ http://www.metal-hammer.de/Children_Of_Bodom_Tunnelblick_Henkka_Blacksmith_talks_Metal_22_02_08-highlight-children-site-hammer.html
  8. ^ "Dear Guitar Hero: Kerry King">. Guitar World (2007-2-23). Guitar World is a monthly Music Magazine devoted to Guitarists It contains original interviews album and gear Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  9. ^ a b MACHINE HEAD's FLYNN: 'I'm Disappointed In SLAYER's KERRY KING. Blabbermouth.net (2006-3-09). blabbermouthnet is a Website dedicated to heavy metal and Hard rock news as well as Album and music DVD reviews Retrieved on 2006-12-10. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V
  10. ^ SLAYER's KING Says RICK RUBIN's Collaboration With METALLICA Was 'Slap In The Face. Blabbermouth.net (2006-06-26). blabbermouthnet is a Website dedicated to heavy metal and Hard rock news as well as Album and music DVD reviews Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Retrieved on 2007-02-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne
  11. ^ Kerry King: Metallica Is 'Sinking Ship'. Ultimate-Guitar. com (2007-01-18). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Retrieved on 2007-03-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good
  12. ^ a b c d e An exclusive oral history of Slayer. Decibel Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-12-03. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French
  13. ^ a b c d Davis, Brian (2004-11-10). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Exclusive! Interview With Slayer Guitarist Kerry King. Knac. com. Retrieved on 2007-03-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.
  14. ^ a b c Matera, Joe (2006-08-04). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Slayer's Kerry King: The Art Of Writing Songs That Nobody Else Can Write. UltimateGuitar. com. Retrieved on 2007-02-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne
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