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Kerry King Unveils London Headline Show and Solo Album Debut

“Metal flows in KING’s veins; he knows how to write what he writes and has no interest in changing that.”

KERRY KING ANNOUNCES LONDON HEADLINE SHOW - photo credit Jim Louvau
KERRY KING ANNOUNCES LONDON HEADLINE SHOW - photo credit Jim Louvau

A New Chapter for a Thrash Legend

Thrash metal giant Kerry King has set the stage for a monumental solo debut, announcing a headline show at London’s iconic Electric Ballroom on Tuesday, June 18th. This pivotal event marks King’s first UK solo band performance following an appearance at the renowned Download Festival at Donington Park.

Tickets and Album Buzz

Tickets for the London show are now available, having gone on sale today at 10am via the Live Nation ticket store. Coinciding with this announcement, King’s debut solo album, From Hell I Rise, is slated for release on 17th May through Reigning Phoenix Music. Fans eager to get their hands on the album can pre-order now.

KERRY KING AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM
KERRY KING AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM

Visual and Sonic Assault: ‘Residue’

In anticipation of the album release, Kerry King unveiled the video for “Residue,” a track from the upcoming album. The video, co-directed by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera—known for their work with Jerry Cantrell and Sebastian Bach—features a powerhouse performance by King’s new lineup, including Mark Osegueda, Phil Demmel, Kyle Sanders, and Paul Bostaph. Filmed at a Phoenix studio, the video offers a visceral taste of what to expect from King’s solo ventures.

Tracklisting Breakdown

Kerry King promises a diverse and intense tracklist for From Hell I Rise:

  • Diablo
  • Where I Reign
  • Residue
  • Idle Hands
  • Trophies Of The Tyrant
  • Crucifixion
  • Tension
  • Everything I Hate About You
  • Toxic
  • Two Fists
  • Rage
  • Shrapnel
  • From Hell I Rise

About Kerry King

From co-founding Slayer to becoming a symbol of thrash metal, Kerry King’s near four-decade career has been marked by his influential and unapologetically brutal music style. Renowned for anthems like “Raining Blood” and “Mandatory Suicide,” King’s transition to solo work continues his legacy as a quintessential “metal kid,” unwavering in his musical direction and authenticity.

Tickets are on sale at 10am today (17th April) at the Live Nation ticket store.

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