Kerry King of Slayer and Kerry King Band

<p>On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with the thrash metal guitarist and songwriter, formerly of Slayer, Kerry King. They start off talking about Kerry’s love for Australia, his experience with snake trading and breeding, and other metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica. They also get into Kerry’s early music inspirations, friendships with the “big four” metal bands, and the PMRC controversy. Kerry also reflects on recording with Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin, working with Dimebag Darrell, and turning down opportunities to tour again with Slayer. They close the interview by talking about Kerry’s upcoming tour and his newest album, <i>From Hell I Rise</i>, and Kerry lists his top 5 perfect albums and guitarists of all time.</p><p> </p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong> (Instagram handles) </p><p>Host @ScottLipps </p><p>Edited by @toastycakes </p><p>Music by @Robby_hoff </p><p>Produced by @whitakermarisa</p><p>Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NY</p><p> </p><p>Sonos makes it so easy to fill your home with incredible sound! Check out the new Sonos Ace headphones, which are Bluetooth-enabled and have three buttons. The content key allows you to play, pause, accept calls, and control the volume. Plus, they feature noise cancellation and voice assist! </p><p>These headphones are exceptionally well done and sound incredible, whether listening to your favorite playlist, chatting on a call, watching a movie, or even recording a podcast like this one. They sound particularly fantastic when listening to Lipps Service! </p><p>Sonos has great gifts for everyone on your list. Visit sonos.com/Lipps to save 20% on select products.</p><p> </p><p>00:14 - Intro</p><p>01:18 - Australia</p><p>01:46 - Snake trading and breeding</p><p>02:39 - Iron Maiden</p><p>03:51 - Steve Harris story</p><p>04:45 - Lars Ulrich story</p><p>05:40 - Drones</p><p>06:38 - Early music inspirations</p><p>07:30 - First concerts</p><p>08:20 - Eddie Van Halen</p><p>09:10 - Black Sabbath & Judas Priest</p><p>10:40 - Finding music & magazines</p><p>11:44 - Guitar lessons</p><p>12:50 - Band with guitar teacher</p><p>13:24 - Punk</p><p>15:35 - Playing the hits at concerts</p><p>16:07 - Meeting the members of the band</p><p>17:28 - Metallica & Dave Mustaine</p><p>18:20 - Slayer vs. Metallica sound</p><p>19:00 - James Hetfield</p><p>19:37 - Big four shows</p><p>20:15 - Turning down Slayer tours</p><p>21:02 - Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC)</p><p>21:30 - Weird fan autograph requests</p><p>22:44 - Dimebag Darrell & Pantera</p><p>25:05 - Beastie Boys “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” story</p><p>26:30 - Rick Rubin</p><p>27:29 - New album, <i>From Hell I Rise</i></p><p>28:11 - “Starting over” with new band</p><p>29:23 - New band & members & band name</p><p>31:47 - Machine Head</p><p>32:35 - Songwriting for Slayer and solo album</p><p>34:37 - Lyrical inspirations on new album</p><p>35:15 - “Crucifixation”</p><p>36:45 - Working on second solo album</p><p>36:59 - Tour with Mastodon & Lamb of God</p><p>37:48 - Coming up with setlists</p><p>38:12 - Top 5 perfect albums</p><p>39:07 - Top 5 guitar players of all time</p><p>39:54 - Upcoming tour</p><p>40:38 - Celebrities wearing Slayer t-shirts</p>

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