Description: (Guitarist, Composer, Musician)
Kerry Ray King is an influential American musician known for his role as co-lead guitarist and songwriter in the thrash metal band Slayer, which he helped establish in 1981. He played a central role in the band for its entire 43-year existence, alongside Tom Araya. During Slayer's break from 2019 to 2024, King pursued a solo career and released his first album, "From Hell I Rise," in May 2024. His impact on the thrash metal genre has firmly established him as a significant figure in the music industry.