---
title: "Kerry King"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/kerry-king"
genre: "Heavy Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1964
---

# Kerry King

**Kerry King** is a heavy metal band, from United States, active 1964 to present.

Kerry Ray King is an American musician, best known for being the co-lead guitarist and songwriter of thrash metal band Slayer. He co-founded the band with Jeff Hanneman in 1981 and is one of two members to stay with the band for its 45-year existence, along with Tom Araya. King is also currently a solo artist, with his debut album From Hell I Rise released in May 2024.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_King

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Kerry King |
| Genre | Heavy Metal |
| Parent genre | Heavy Metal |
| Origin | Los Angeles, United States |
| Formed | 1964 |
| Releases in catalog | 1 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) · [Thrash Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/thrash-metal)

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | [From Hell I Rise](https://themetalnet.com/album/fbc85c27-f12b-4d1b-bcd6-fd5e014e7818) | Album |

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## Official and external links

- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r1McS7CU46TsVEh1ckGuH
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/4420135
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrykingmusic/
- website: https://kerrykingofficial.com/
- x: https://twitter.com/KerryKingMusic
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/28181124
- youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCW0KO-oJE2sA94BjlRDY76Q
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Kerry_King/3540544858
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerryKingOfficial

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/kerry-king](https://themetalnet.com/band/kerry-king). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt