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Kerry King Praises Phil Demmel's Wizardry in Solo Debut

2/20/2025

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Kerry King, the legendary Slayer guitarist, hails Phil Demmel as a "wizard" in their collaboration on King's solo debut, *From Hell I Rise*. Reflecting on their work, King wishes he had spotlighted Demmel's talents more in the solos. This solo venture has opened new creative doors for King, letting him delve into fresh sounds beyond Slayer's iconic style.

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Kerry King, the legendary Slayer guitarist, hails Phil Demmel as a "wizard" in their collaboration on King's solo debut, *From Hell I Rise*. Reflecting on their work, King wishes he had spotlighted Demmel's talents more in the solos. This solo venture has opened new creative doors for King, letting him delve into fresh sounds beyond Slayer's iconic style.