Kerry King

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 was one of two members to stay with the band for its 38-year existence, along with lead singer and bassist Tom Araya. After Slayer's disbandment in 2019, King went on to pursue a solo career, with his first album intended for a 2024 release.