Kerry King

Kerry King

Artist

Kerry Ray King (born June 3, 1964) best known as a guitarist for the American thrash metal band Slayer.

He co-founded the band with Jeff Hanneman in 1981 and has been a member ever since. He became lead songwriter for the band after Hanneman’s death.

King also briefly played as lead guitarist with Dave Mustaine in 1984 with his band Megadeth.