Slayer’s Kerry King ‘Got Goosebumps’ at Reunion Shows
Metal legend Kerry King has opened up about Slayer’s recent reunion performances at major festivals in Chicago and Sacramento. The guitarist, who’s currently working on his new project ‘From Hell I Rise’, had modest expectations for the shows – he mainly wanted to give younger fans a chance to see Slayer live.
The reality turned out to be much more intense than King expected, Blabbermouth writes. “I got goosebumps. This is way bigger than I ever gave it credit for”, King shared during his appearance on the 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal podcast with Brian Slagel.
Triumphant Return
The band played their biggest hits, including Angel of Death, Raining Blood, and South of Heaven, bringing both longtime fans and newcomers together. The Riot Fest show in Chicago proved to be a triumphant return for the legendary thrash metal band, with fans traveling from across the country to witness their reunion.
Gratitude
Speaking about his connection with the fans, King expressed his gratitude and surprise at their dedication. “The fan response was just over the top. I mean, I knew people missed Slayer, but I didn’t expect this kind of overwhelming reaction”, he said. “It really hit me when I looked out at the crowd and saw three generations of fans out there, all going crazy for these songs we wrote so many years ago.”
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