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SLAYER's King Reflects on Loss, Reunion with Araya

4/27/2025

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In a heartfelt interview, SLAYER's Kerry King opened up about how the loss of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman in 2013 profoundly affected his bond with bassist Tom Araya. While Araya struggled with the grief, leading him to consider retirement, the duo found common ground, reuniting for electrifying shows in 2023 and eyeing more performances ahead.

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In a heartfelt interview, SLAYER's Kerry King opened up about how the loss of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman in 2013 profoundly affected his bond with bassist Tom Araya. While Araya struggled with the grief, leading him to consider retirement, the duo found common ground, reuniting for electrifying shows in 2023 and eyeing more performances ahead.