Kerry King Unleashes Solo Fury with Debut Show and “From Hell I Rise”
Shred heads, rejoice! SLAYER legend Kerry King has unleashed his solo beast upon the world! King‘s highly anticipated solo band ripped through a scorching 17-song set at Reggies in Chicago, marking their electrifying debut performance on May 7th.
The setlist was a tantalizing mix of old and new, featuring a brutal selection of 11 tracks from Kerry King‘s upcoming solo album, “From Hell I Rise,” alongside a killer dose of SLAYER classics. Get ready for a May 17th release date and prepare to be pummeled by King‘s signature brand of aggressive metal mastery.
Kerry King’s setlist for the concert was as follows:
- Where I Reign (live debut)
- Toxic (live debut)
- Rage (live debut)
- Repentless (SLAYER song)
- Two Fists (live debut)
- Residue (live debut)
- Hate Worldwide (SLAYER song)
- Idle Hands (live debut)
- Trophies Of The Tyrant (live debut)
- Chemical Warfare (SLAYER song)
- Everything I Hate About You (live debut)
- Disciple (SLAYER song)
- Shrapnel (live debut)
- Crucifixation (live debut)
- Raining Blood (SLAYER song)
- Black Magic (SLAYER song)
- From Hell I Rise (live debut)
A Band of SLAYER Pedigree:
King isn’t venturing into this solo territory alone. He’s assembled a powerhouse band featuring heavy metal veterans who share his passion for sonic warfare. Drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER), bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), guitarist Phil Demmel (ex-MACHINE HEAD), and vocalist Mark Osegueda (DEATH ANGEL) complete this formidable lineup. Together, they breathe fire into the new material on “From Hell I Rise,” ensuring a seamless blend of fresh energy and classic thrash expertise.
Production Powerhouse and Upcoming Tour Dates:
The album was meticulously crafted at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles under the watchful eye of producer Josh Wilbur (KORN, LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). Wilbur‘s experience with metal royalty is evident in the album’s sonic prowess.
If you can’t wait for “From Hell I Rise” to drop, here’s your chance to catch Kerry King live! He’ll be a special guest on the upcoming LAMB OF GOD/MASTODON co-headlining “Ashes of Leviathan” tour kicking off July 19th in Grand Prairie, Texas and wrapping up on August 31st in Omaha, Nebraska.
But Kerry King‘s solo journey doesn’t stop there. He’ll also be performing at the Welcome To Rockville festival on May 9th and the Sonic Temple festival on May 16th. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the birth of a new metal force and experience the legendary riffs of Kerry King in a blistering new context!