Kerry King explained the current situation of Slayer . According to the website Blabbermouth Q104.3 program , King revealed the reasons behind Slayer's upcoming reunion shows , five years after the band's farewell tour.
The performances will take place at Riot Fest in Chicago on September 22nd, and at Louder Than Life in Louisville on September 27th.
According to King, since the beginning of 2020, the band has been refusing offers for performances due to the pandemic. However, with the approach of the fifth anniversary of their last tour, they decided to accept a package of three commemorative shows.
King also emphasized that these events do not mark the permanent return of Slayer, further stating that there will be no new tours or studio recordings.
From the musician's point of view, these shows are like a celebration and a special moment for the fans, ensuring that there are no plans for future tours. "These are anniversary celebration shows," King stated, emphasizing that this will be the last opportunity for fans to see the band live.
Conversations between the musicians at the Slayer reunion.
King also explained why he hasn't spoken to Tom Araya since the reunion announcement. He clarified that he's not angry with Araya, only that they are very different people. And currently, they have divergent interests and perspectives, and have evolved into business partners.
In a statement confirming Slayer's return, Tom Araya expressed: "Nothing compares to the 90 minutes we spend on stage playing live, sharing that intense energy with our fans, and to be honest, we've missed it."
Coincidence or not, on the same day as the announcement of Slayer's return, Lisa Holt , Gary Holt , went to social media and wrote: "Yes, it's true... and an exciting adventure for the band and the fans!"
Kerry King's solo career takes off.
King's solo career has been making a lot of noise due to the quality of the music and production. According to the musician himself, his solo career will continue in full force.
The material for the album From Hell I Rise was written by King and recorded with the participation of Bostaph , Demmel , Sanders and Osegueda . All under the direction of producer Josh Wilbur at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Wilbur has previously worked with bands such as Korn , Lamb Of God , Avenged Sevenfold , and Bad Religion .
And finally, after so many back-and-forths in media statements, if the shows actually happen, the lineup is now set. The Slayer anniversary tour will feature Tom Araya, Kerry King, along with guitarist Gary Holt , currently in Exodus , and finally, drummer Paul Bostaph .
Let's wait for the next chapters of the reunion, which will only take place for a few special shows, according to the band members. In the meantime, check out Kerry King's interview on the Q1043 New York YouTube ;
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