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Kerry King Honors Glenn Tipton as Underrated Metal Legend

1/4/2025

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Kerry King of Slayer passionately declared Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest as the most underrated metal guitarist during a recent podcast. He lauded Tipton's groundbreaking leads, placing him among his top five guitarists alongside legends like Ritchie Blackmore and Eddie Van Halen. As Slayer gears up to conclude their touring journey in 2025, King's tribute resonates deeply within the metal community.

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Kerry King of Slayer passionately declared Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest as the most underrated metal guitarist during a recent podcast. He lauded Tipton's groundbreaking leads, placing him among his top five guitarists alongside legends like Ritchie Blackmore and Eddie Van Halen. As Slayer gears up to conclude their touring journey in 2025, King's tribute resonates deeply within the metal community.