What I find notably refreshing about interviews with Kerry King is his unfiltered honesty. He doesn’t require any prompting too express his views—his communication style is both clear and direct.
In a recent conversation with Reigning TV, King, alongside vocalist Mark Osegueda from the band Death Angel, was asked to share their thoughts on the rivalry between Metallica and Megadeth. Staying true to his character, King didn’t shy away: “I’m going to be brutally honest. Metallica has a singer. Sorry, Dave.”
Kerry King’s preference forJames Hetfield overDave Mustaine was evident when he stated: “< strong >James Hetfield< / strong>.Sorry, Dave; I know you played in your band, but I’m siding with James.” it’s worth noting that King had a brief stint with Megadeth back in 1984 before fully committing to Slayer.
This doesn’t imply that he has any disdain for Mustaine.In an interview earlier this year with< em > Metal Hammer< / em>, he praised Mustaine’s talent by declaring him “an incredible guitarist.”
<< p>“At that time,[[< strong >Metallica< / strong>]was massive. They were ahead of [[< strong >Slayer< / strong>]by at least 16 months or so. They were already producing original music while we were still performing covers. I believe we opened for Metallica when Dave was still there; I can’t recall the specifics, but both dave Lombardo and I definitely witnessed them perform at a club and were fully blown away by Mustaine,” said King.
<< p>“Even now, he’s an remarkable guitar player. The experience was remarkable; it wasn’t just another gig where you could see everything from anywhere—it left me captivated watching Mustaine execute those mind-blowing solos while James Hetfield delivered those powerful rhythms along with his intense lyrics.”
<< p>< b>Kerry King’s Reflection on the Experience:
<< p>“Looking back on it all during the interview: ‘It felt much more raw than what I thought metal would be or could become; it was like another dimension of it altogether.'”
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