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Kerry King Reflects on Punk's Impact on Slayer

1/29/2025

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Kerry King of Slayer once dismissed punk music, but its raw energy eventually transformed his band's thrash metal sound. He credits his late bandmate Jeff Hanneman for infusing punk elements into their music. While King cherishes the metal community, he recognizes the unpredictable nature of fans when it comes to musical evolution.

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Kerry King of Slayer once dismissed punk music, but its raw energy eventually transformed his band's thrash metal sound. He credits his late bandmate Jeff Hanneman for infusing punk elements into their music. While King cherishes the metal community, he recognizes the unpredictable nature of fans when it comes to musical evolution.