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Kerry King: Metallica's Hetfield Beats Megadeth's Mustaine

11/6/2025

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Kerry King of Slayer said he prefers Metallica to Megadeth: "Metallica has a singer."
King and his solo band's vocalist Mark Osegueda named James Hetfield as their favorite frontman.
Megadeth announced a cover of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" on its final album.
Dave Mustaine has long claimed credit for several early Metallica songs.

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Kerry King of Slayer said he prefers Metallica to Megadeth: "Metallica has a singer."
King and his solo band's vocalist Mark Osegueda named James Hetfield as their favorite frontman.
Megadeth announced a cover of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" on its final album.
Dave Mustaine has long claimed credit for several early Metallica songs.