Yesterday, May 17th, KERRY KING finally released his long-awaited solo debut album, From Hell I Rise via Reigning Phoenix Music [reviewed here], and unveils the project’s brand-new video ‘Toxic’, which has been co-directed by Jim Louvau and his partner Tony Aguilera.
Similar to King’s acclaimed ‘Residue’ video, which was released last month, ‘Toxic’ was shot at a downtown Phoenix studio and features a fiery, high energy, heavy assault of a performance from Kerry’s new band: Mark Osegueda (vocals), Phil Demmel (guitar), Kyle Sanders (bass) and drummer, Paul Bostaph.
Jim Louvau admits: “We’re at a point where political fatigue has set in and become an issue for most people who live in our country no matter what side of the coin they land on. The lyrics and energy of the song showcase that sentiment, so I wanted to create something visually that almost feels like a trailer for what we are about to experience. I also wanted to address PTSD for people who have serviced in the military and how the increased political landscape affects their mental health which often goes unnoticed”.
Check out the video for ‘Toxic’ below.
This month, the band performed their first live show – totally sold out – at Reggies in Chicago. The concert was described as “dark, packed, and exceptionally loud,” everything you could ask for at such a landmark show… truly a once in a lifetime experience. In the days following, the band went from playing a more intimate venue to performing at the huge US festivals, Welcome to Rockville (FL) and Sonic Temple (OH), treating audiences to an incredible experience of pure metal firepower.
Now the band is ready to embark on a European tour that begins June 3rd – on KERRY KING‘s birthday. He tells us: “Can’t wait to be back in Europe and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my birthday. Let’s fucking rage!”.
The tour will combine headline shows in the UK, The Netherlands and Germany, and also major festival appearances including Hellfest, Download, Rock Am Ring, Tuska, Graspop, Sweden Rock Festival & more.
The album has already received brilliant reviews internationally:
“From Hell I Rise slays from start to finish.” – KERRANG! (UK)
“This is what people should want and expect from a Kerry King solo album. He’s back and he’s fucking livid.” – METAL HAMMER (UK)
“Kerry King shaped the sound of extreme metal. With a new album and a new sparring partner, he hasn’t mellowed” – TOTAL GUITAR (UK)
“From Hell I Rise is a decisive musical statement from a man on a mission, out to prove himself after the then apparent demise of one of thrash metal’s ‘Big Four.’ Every note seems intentional, every beat meticulously composed, yet all of it played with a spontaneity that belies its years-long incubation period.” – PREMIER GUITAR (US)
“From Hell I Rise is flush with rapid-fire thrash rhythms, chromatic guitar riffs and blazing leads, with songs that vary in tone from eerie and atmospheric to savage and torrential.” GUITAR WORLD (US)
“From Hell I Rise is an honest album that has little to envy of Repentless (2015), especially as it has the remarkable performance of Mark Osegueda whose singing is full of conviction and pulls the band upwards. Looking forward to Hellfest!” – ROCK HARD (FR)
“Combine the musical craftsmanship with a good production and a number of cool songs and you know that you are not getting any rubbish with ‘From Hell I Rise’.” – AARDSCHOK (NL)
KERRY KING EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
Due to logistical issues, the European tour will now conclude on 29th June. Refunds for the cancelled shows are available from the point of purchase.
03.06.2024 NL Tilburg – 013
04.06.2024 NL Enschede – Hertog Jan Zaal
06.06.2024 SE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
07.06.2024 DE Nürburgring – Rock am Ring
08.06.2024 PL Gdańsk – Mystic Festival
09.06.2024 DE Nuremberg – Rock im Park
11.06.2024 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
12.06.2024 DE Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
13.06.2024 AT Nickelsdorf – Nova Rock
15.06.2024 CZ Hradec Králové , Rock For People
16.06.2024 UK Derby – Download Festival
18.06.2024 UK London – Electric Ballroom
20.06.2024 BE Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
21.06.2024 DK Copenhagen – Copenhell
22.06.2024 FI Nummijärvi, Nummirock Metal Festival
26.06.2024 ES Viveiro – Resurrection Fest
27.06.2024 FR Clisson – Hellfest
28.06.2024 FI Helsinki – Tuska
29.06.2024 PT Lisbon – Evil Live Festival, Altice Arena
Tickets: https://kerrykingofficial.com/#tour
ABOUT KERRY KING:
SLAYER’s co-founding guitarist, KERRY KING, is one of the most instantly recognizable and well-respected musicians in thrash/punk/metal, and over the past nearly-40-years, has pioneered some of the most brutal and revolutionary music ever created. KING wrote or co-wrote some of SLAYER’s most beloved songs, including ‘Mandatory Suicide,’ ‘Repentless,’ ‘Hell Awaits,’ ‘Disciple’ and ‘Raining Blood.’ Known for his allegiance to the Raiders, his love of snakes and his taste for Jagermeister, KING is outspoken, opinionated and authentic to the core. Metal flows in KING’s veins; he knows how to write what he writes and has no interest in changing that. In perpetuity, KERRY KING is a self-proclaimed “metal kid.”
