Kerry King Claims To Be Angry When Slayer Disbanded

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JAKARTA - Kerry King revealed her reaction regarding Slayer's disbandment in the latest edition of Metal Hammer.

In the exclusive interview, the guitarist called the decision to stop Slayer very premature.

"The anger... what else? It was too early," King reacted when the conversation to end Slayer first appeared.

"The reason I say 'premature' is because my childhood hero is still playing! And I can still play, I still want to play, but that livelihood was taken from me."

"But, however, it goes towards the next chapter, I think. We are at the top of the world, and there is nothing wrong with coming out at the top of the world, that's a good way to go out. So, bravo for that. But do I miss playing with Slayer? Yes, of course."

The thrash metal Slayer icon played their final show on November 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, four years after the release of their last album, Repentless.

King added that the farewell tour was difficult emotionally.

Every show (separation) is disappointing! We went to all these places and all these cities where we have all this history. It's sad to think, 'I won't see my friends there anymore'," explained King.

"You're going to go to that country and know you're going to see these people, and you're going to see them every year. I haven't seen them yet in three years. It's annoying. And the fans too. Slayer means a lot to our fans, and they mean a lot to us. I know I'm going to see these people again, but there are no Slayers leaving a big hole for many people. "