Kerry King | The Breakdown | B.C. Rich

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[@deadasfak]

Damn I could listen to him for hours talking Slayer stories and other shit from the 80s

[@danceswithtallcans7694]

deadasfak fuck I thought that was macho man randy savage in the thumbnail... well fist fuck a squirrel

[@jamescon55]

deadasfak- ME TOO ,man! Me too...😏 Probably the MOST "REAL down to earth" video/interview I have seen yet of K.K.. (Granted I don't search his stuff out but) Excellent piece for us ol die hard SLAYER fanatics! 🤘🔥🤘

[@robertwhite9824]

That's because half his stories are not true. Obviously..

[@pstx2816]

Wish he would go on Joe rogan podcast. The Dave Mustaine episode was pretty good.

[@irmasil3]

Despite feuds and stories Kerry answers almost without hesitation.."Megadeth have some very difficult riffs". A guitarists answer. Kerry is a true Metal icon!

[@Aeronaut1975]

He Nearly joined Megadeth. I'm pretty sure he was in the band for a very short time at the start of their career, but never recorded with them.

[@elsenordelatienda666]

@@Aeronaut1975 only did 5 shows

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

15:32

[@jyejye1077]

glad he mentioned Metallica, no offense to kerry hes a riff weapon, but everyone was freaked by the in human riffs that came out James on a melodic and rememberable level, let alone songs like Damage Inc, Fight Fire with Fire, and Dyers Eve that destroyed most thrash and anything fast at the time, it took until past AJFA for other bands to make speed sound good, in my opinion Hetfield will always be the true riff God.

[@kevinleonard2368]

Kerry, I got your autograph in Jan '85 at your 1st show in Vegas. You, Jeff, Tom and Dave signed my Show No Mercy record!

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

that is awesome...

[@salvatorevitale138]

I'll buy it from you...lol

[@penoyer79]

that's fucking sweet.

[@xymoriintus]

How much did you get for it on ebay

[@MoeJama2015]

Damn. Their best album too

[@shubhamdasgupta8605]

RIP Jeff Hanneman, RIP Dimebag Darrell, RIP Chuck Shuldiner, the metal guitar gods.

[@chrismetalhead843]

FUCK YES man!!

[@letsgooilers]

Rip vinnie

[@rathgarredbeard4808]

You forgot "The Major Rager on the 4 String Mother F#%ker", Cliff Burton. I know he played bass, but he could play guitar too, and he was definitely a Metal "god."

[@youmayberight]

RIP tacos I had last night. I'll never forget

[@kissfanatic2654]

Rip Cliff Burton

[@MrMetallidude]

This interview makes me sad and teary eyed. I'm gonna miss Slayer so much.

[@zemosworld5818]

guess what man?😂😂

[@torreyintahoe]

I've never heard Kerry so relaxed and forthcoming in an interview. I think he's misunderstood by a lot of people and kind of an introvert at heart but he gave a great honest interview here.

[@josearriaga1227]

What I like about Kerry is that he is a metal kid at heart. He is a fan just like all of us. I know some metal musicians who kind of don’t promote the genre

[@arnoodle]

I fucking love kerry king

[@guyraffa5928]

Kerry is proof positive that sometimes a riff is harder to play than a solo. He does not write the best solos by any means but his sound is undeniable. 2 secs into a Kerry solo and you know it is him. Anyone that makes fun of his playing ability has no clue about guitar. Prob THE tightest rhythm player in metal, next to Hetfield.

[@bigdawg6196]

Was Jeff better than Kerry?

[@TinS0lder]

Big Dawg You are asking the wrong question. Jeff was better then Kerry when it comes to playing technical guitar, Jeff also, like most amazing metal bands, was based in punk and not metal. So you have these two titans clashing in two types of music making a harmony that you know as slayer. Kerry on the other hand without a doubt is a powerhouse of thrash metal. If you don't know what that means. Kerry can player amazingly fast for hours on end without straining his ability to play. Think about it like this, while Kerry is belting out the riff at amazing speeds, Jeff would take it for a walk, move some stuff around and bring it back. Slayer died with Jeff. Without the push and pull you will never have the anxiety that you got from previous slayer. Don't ever for a second discount Kerry as a amazing guitarist. The difference is Kerry is a run away freight and Jeff was the insane conductor pushing it more out of control with his riffs.

[@markschimmoller3402]

Guy Raffa dude plays guitar....that's all. Its cool. He plays the he plays. We all do. Don't hate...just another brethren playing the metal.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

The tightest rhythm player in metal is Jon Schaffer.

[@higler.]

"THE tightest rhythm player in metal" are you fucking kidding, or do you just have no knowledge of any modern metal beyond 1986?

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Coolest guy ever. Slayer is hands down one of the best thrash bands to ever exist. Mr. King wearing sunglasses throughout the entire interview. Gotta love that. Cannot wait to see them in a few weeks. I'm so gutted it's their final tour.

[@metalgod2642]

I'm a huge Slayer fan, and fact I have their logo tattooed on my right forearm. The thing I don't understand is why people hate Kerry so much, cause I've met him and this interview shows you that he is very cool, and very much a metal guy.

[@klaw3713]

Yes , also it's so annoying when someone is making fun of kerry's playing and solos , i don't understand what they're expecting, it supposed to be that way, I mean it's not satriani or van halen, it should sound evil and chaotic, this is the fucking slayer they have their own unique style, I bet Most of this people even don't know how to play guitar because when you try to learn and play guitar u will know what's going on and u will start to respect musicians! Am i wrong ?!

[@Wargasm644]

A lot of people blame Kerry for Dave’s departure. Granted, he came across pretty good in this video. But he’s had plenty of moments where he shows his ass. Love him or hate him, he’s undeniable when it comes to metal🤘🏻

[@saltpeter7429]

I dont understand the hate either. The guy is clearly a trailblazer, that people still dont sound like him is awesome. I love King and Jeff solo's, nothing could be more unrestrained and savage. A stroke of genius, really.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

@@klaw3713 You are exactly right. I’ve played guitar for eons and there are some slow pieces of music that I really like and a friend of mine sat there and just sort of looked at me like why and I told him if you played you would understand what is going into this and how good it really is.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Love this interview Kerry King is so chill and humble admit he had trouble in the beginning learning at first like all of us do.

[@aaront100r]

I dont even play, and I looked at the BC Rich website due to this interview. Thank you Kerry, been a fan since 84

[@mht525]

Awesome, the only one up I have is I was lucky enough to see Bon Scott in Australia when I was a kid. ACDC Oz Rocks finest 🤘✌️🏴🇦🇺

[@cduronm]

The most relaxed and candid Kerry King interview I've seen...awesome.

[@presence9745]

I'm 49 and Slayer will ALWAYS be in my top 3 bands..love the old stuff love the new..seen em back in the mid 90s and i will always cherish that memory 👊

[@davidmathes6730]

Slayer since I was 14! 45 now...long live SLAYER!

[@user-tt6be2zx3h]

So cool that Kerry King had such a supportive dad!! having a dad who introduced a guitar to you & taking you to the shop and shopping guitars for you! 🎸 👨‍👩‍👧

[@Dear-John-Reactions]

Smart dude, as a drummer everything he said can be applied to every instrument. I agree, hard copies of Albums, CD's and Cassettes should comeback. Reason is if the record company and artists want to recoup their $$$ they've lost due to streaming and the patronage of older music fans still out there that used to buy them plus introduce new fans to albums and CD's would be a boom. Not only would that financial benefit the record companies and bands to make $$ but also record stores, record pressing, supply chain of vinyl, pressing equipment, CD printing, art work and home electronics like CD/cassette/record players. I still believe if these kids of today could get that reintroduction of hard copies that they would love music even more. Great little interview.

[@dusting5789]

Kerry fucking King. SLAYER!!! Meeting this guy is awesome. Watching Slayer is even better. Catching a guitar pick from Kerry himself...priceless. I cant stress enough about the greatness of Slayer. Kerry King is one of the best guitar players of all time. Ive always played bc rich guitars because they just feel right. Long live Slayer and Kerry King. I support everything they do no matter who it is. Gary holt is also very cool and a very good guitar player. FUCKKKINNN SLAYERRR!!!!

[@jeffarab4947]

Dustin G fuck yea slayer is always sic

[@kangabangaz334]

Haha I only caught an Araya one lol

[@zacharymorrison1370]

Fuckinnnnn Slayerrrrr!!! Aaaàaaaahhhhhh

[@rugermossberg9221]

Seasons in the Abyss was a perfect riff!

[@RemmyRiffs]

Westbrook DEFINETLY wore that Slayer shirt for the fashion. That dude is all about his fashion statement. I can almost gaurantee you he doesnt listen to metal or slayer.

[@Shreddios]

Remmy Riffs & Review's Funny how you assume P.O.C don’t listen to Metal or Rock based genres because subconsciously, that’s what you’re doing. It’s not as uncommon as you’d like to believe. Don’t be a racist prick!

[@guitarded5198]

Spagh_ 3ddy can you even define the word “racist”? Clearly not.

[@tylersmith9868]

@@Shreddios yeah define the word racist. You are so ignorant it hurts.

[@ferox965]

Who cares if the knows the band or not? More visibility for the band.

[@juanvaldez5422]

@@Shreddios pathetic virtue signaling piece 'o sh*t. Telling people what they subconsciously? Are you kiddin me? You are a garbage, bruh

[@POWERFUEL02]

Kerry KING rules !!!!!

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

KERRY FUCKING KING 🤘🤘

[@armstrong3167]

Very, very great to see & hear Kerry open up & show he's a fan & a very talented musician. Thank you very much for doing this interview!!!

[@malakisands8180]

This is Kerry King. To be into metal is an embrace of the band. Yes Jeff is gone. They decided to keep going. I am going to see Slayer my 13th time in November.

[@slayerstacker2074]

I absolutely love the song "When the Stillness Comes".

[@brucetungsten5714]

King is a cool guitarist who has a small window of skill which is enough for what he loves doing. Hanneman had more melody and feel but King had these cool "meltdown" stuff like the glorious second lead on South Of Heaven's "Ghosts Of War"(1:34 - 1:52 on the record). The life version from 08/31/1988(here on youtube) sounds even crazier - like the guitar eating itself. Given some guidance, e.g. on the Seasons In The Abyss record, he put together remarkable leads - especially on "War Ensemble" and "Skeletons Of Society". And last but not least - in his prime he was Metal impersonate... no one hammered riffs as unforgiving as King... a pivotal figurehead of nuclear powered dissonance.

[@atotalmoron]

Saw Kerry at the gas station yesterday and left him the hell alone. Will say his beard is looking glorious.

[@Ibaneddie76]

Great interview been a Slayer fan from the beginning I got to see all of these guys in the early 80's and everything in between. I miss that era we need a new crop of really good metal bands it's pretty stale right now because of nerdy kids and computers. Don't get me wrong I have mad respect for those kids too they just don't have the same metal God thing going on because they do everything on computers.

[@heathdavis419]

Kerry FN King is the voice of Slayer!!! He is a Beast !!! Jeff was the one who brought me to Slayer but Kerry kept me there \,,/

[@stripedpants1668]

I love the part when Kerry said 000-000-0000000-000

[@ernaldorivas7943]

16:24?

[@cyclopsvideo1]

This is one of the cooler recent Kerry videos I've seen.I'm a hanneman fan but Kerry was very important to Slayer also.

[@harrycallahan9143]

Kerry is the Lars of Slayer, he has been the driving force of the band to keep them going, these guys were my life growing up, lost count how many times I watched them at Donington 92 after taping it on headbangers ball, literally wore the tape out the amount of times I played it the picture went complete shit, still got the vhs tape....Legends.

[@hmetaljustin]

Great interview!

[@Hellseeker1]

All your riffs are perfect Mr. King!

[@rjw19821]

Kerry, we came to see yall almost every time you came to Houston. The wife isn't into metal and didn'tcare too muchabout me playing Slayer in the truck as much as I do, but she loved seeing yall live. Now my kids jam Slayer! You and Zack doing a collaborative song/album would be awesome.

[@Williameagleblanket]

KK. is really down to earth, thanks for posting. \m/

[@jimsinister13]

I saw slayer last year in Toronto for the farewell tour . slayer still brings it . see them live , you will not be disappointed !

[@dagothdementor9111]

Kerry King = GOD

[@vaughnbrakhage8869]

10:07 Did he say snorting whiskey and drinking cocaine?

[@dmitriblaskowitz2051]

Yeah. Fantastic song.

[@rawdoggin125]

vaughn brakhage came to the comments because that

[@FuCkShiTuP08]

vaughn brakhage pat travers band

[@rocknrollsnaggletooth]

vaughn brakhage What The hell Does that even mean

[@hinjurock]

Rock n Roll Snaggletooth It's a classic 70's hard rock song, kid.

[@zacharymorrison1370]

Yessir you surely did make some riffs!!! Thank you Lord God Almighty for blessing me with them ALL. Long live Slayer and long live metal!!!

[@rodneytorres7591]

Exactly!! When I seen King in the beasties or even heard the song I thought of FUKIN SLAYER!!!

[@wardrums5294]

One of the coolest people you could ever hope to meet! Well done Kerry!

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

I like Kerry because he’s honest and says it as is

[@serdar213]

16:23 This is exactly how I memorize that part. ( almost anypart) saying like (dagadaga dagadaga x 3, dagadaga daa) + (dagadaga x2, daa daa daga)

[@billcow3455]

I have a big, purple B.C. Rich Flying V 7 string. Sold all my other guitars. Thanks Kerry!

[@geekymetalhead5112]

Try the Jackson. Been playing that for almost 2 years. Never broke a string

[@MKam5000]

the fact that you havent changed strings in two years is concerning dude.. but jackson has some serious shredders

[@muklinhishere7428]

Expensive????

[@cpottervlog8122]

Repentless is a solid album. Not the best but far from the worst

[@ougatentacle9566]

DAMN, this guy is so cool, wish i parted with him back in the late 80's...........shit, wish i could party with him these days before i quit drinking !!! I wonder if he is this relaxed after a 26r of vodka :)

[@pleaseleavemealone5234]

THE King

[@christopherbell4543]

Kerry is so down to earth.

[@MetalHeadRob]

Metal for passion, not fashion!

[@manuelwerro7242]

Pretty humble guy.

[@endlessskating904]

Merry King talks about guitar Hero’s. DimeBag and Kerry King are literally my guitar hero’s. 🤘🏻

[@ol_dirtydavis3167]

To this day, the reason I play B C Rich guitars. This guy

[@harrysachs2274]

They kinda suck. I have never played one that was decent.

[@ol_dirtydavis3167]

@@harrysachs2274 different strokes for different folks.

[@Wheresthepepsibismol]

I wish I had a BC Rich Bich

[@gasmaskestore8018]

He's cool and interesting whenever he's not trying to be annoying or an edgelord, enjoyed this.

[@markmatthews1658]

Cool interview I love SLAYER

[@CursedClaws]

I gave up regular guitar education for the simple fact I wanted to play like Dimebag Darrell and Kerry King When it comes to acoustic I want to play like Zakk Wylde What I find the most in amusing Is when somebody asks me to play country but I start playing Cowboys from Hell

[@mayhem909ify]

when I'm at your shows honestly it's not just an event I treat it as a religious experience. dont mean to quote you on that but I remember on one of your interviews you said that and at that moment i knew why i felt the way I did at your shows🤘🏾

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Well said Kerry. Interesting interview.

[@Kronikalrag3]

Every interview ...sunglasses adjustment lol

[@morsteen]

even when they haven't moved a millimeter lol. Funny guy. They are great.

[@jeffarab4947]

Lmao

[@stephenburleson2703]

What is the brand of those shades? Those are rad ✌

[@tobycarr8516]

That is Kerry keeping Satan's minions from escaping from his eyes...

[@pacovl46]

Stephen Burleson Looks very much like a pair of Oakley.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Several years ago, I purchased a B.C. Rich Mockingbird custom that once belonged to Kerry King from the early days of thier career. Still have it today, and many many more B.C.Rich guitars, totalling about 25.

[@TheRick517]

25! You must B. Rich!

[@georgemcmillan9172]

@@TheRick517, no, just patient...

[@FiredragonTVchannel]

King is a really cool guy. I met him for an autograph in Frankfurt, Germany. SLAYER FTW

[@nigel7779]

Kerry’s being really cool in this interview.

[@rajeshmoses6763]

LONG LIVE THE MEATL GOD'S!!! SLAYER HAS BEEN THERE FOR, ME THROUGH MY LIFE🤘 KERRY KING PLEASE DON'T STOP PLAYING LIVE🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheMichaelvoodoo25]

Thank you for the music.

[@michaelbujanda8785]

He is very intelligent and a thought provoking guitar player!!! Wow!!! Dude!!! I am inspired!!! I'm going to practice more guitar and make up my own riffs!!!!☺☺☺🎸🎵🎶🎵🎸🎸 I love when he said he prefers playing live!!! Live in front of an audience is where it's at!!! Otherwise what's the point in being a ROCK musician!!!!😎☺😎☺

[@nachomama177]

Kerry you f rock love your style. I first heard of you when I listen to seasons in the abyss

[@anthonymarez7188]

I am a true Slayer fan. I fucking love the inspiration you have given me, and my band, I still love the rawness of Slayer. if it weren't for Slayer nobody would have had the balls to put out music that heavy. fuc listen to haunting the chapel and realize how fucking heavy that was then look at the year it was put out. just throwing out some love for Slayer.. how long could you last in this underwater burial fuck yeah

[@deraykrause4517]

it's frozen water burial, mr. true slayer fan

[@lordghast1845]

And people say metalheads are violent. This guy was cutting onions.

[@fuzzcous]

Great interview, hope he does a band with Zakk.

[@jacktheriffer1523]

Very humbly,the first few times I signed anything to do with our band I would always point towards the leader who would smile and he's from the north,we're actually an Atlanta Ga band so I have a serious southern drawl and he good naturedly would typically say howdy you all in his half yankee half rebel speak and it really trips people out Funny funny times on the road...haven't signed anything in years but we always were so grateful to actually be playing and we still get a few minutes of radio play occasionally but I still sit down most days and can still surprise myself so that has kept me interested so from zero to 100 back down to zero ce la vie

[@kisstagals]

For me Kerry is toughest SOB in metal community.... Totally gentleman ..

[@danielelia2256]

When he's talking about cd cassette that he doesnt want to go away from the market... Time flies quickly.

[@rugermossberg9221]

You are a philosopher. Please write a book one day...share your knowledge on everything from music to religion to life to politics. Some of us would like to hear more from you.

[@deraykrause4517]

his politics are soy

[@puglord8395]

Everytime I hear an old school musician, say there isnt fresh talent out there.. it gets me kind of upset, but maybe they just haven't had the time to listen to them.. 2 very good bands come to me that I got into recently.. that sound unique to me in a way. Revocation and Beyond Creation.. I know there's more, but I also don't have that much free time to discover new bands.. and this is coming from old school thrash fan..

[@pstx2816]

Every time someone talks about Dime , it bums me out..... wish he was still here with us.

[@bharath0804]

Ppl who don like kerry king, and say things like hes arrogant or bein a pompous ass(including slayer fans). Jus remember.....this guy is part of one of the, if nt the greatest metal band in tge world and has written some of the best songs ever. We all owe him respect and gratitude. Long live slayer

[@SuperWh1t3y]

Don Corleone spell check my friend.... make it yours too

[@kkiller81]

Don Corleone The only people who talk shit about Kerry are shitty guitarist who feed their egos by talking shit about someone who's accomplished everything they dream of.

[@bharath0804]

kkiller81 absolutely true

[@davidgarcia6796]

😢

[@beatlejuice5951]

Jeff actually wrote all the classics and catchy stuff we think of when we think of Slayer. Also you should learn how to spell ♿♿

[@Blackadder153]

Even if Slayer wasn't a band. Tom, Jeff, Kerry and Dave seem like the dudes you'd want as your neighbors just to hang out and shoot the shit, barbecue and drink with.

[@euronymousxx8733]

Anyone notice the Mockingbird in the background at 10:31? I can't believe he still has it xD.

[@uplaywithfire7564]

True.those guitars are beautiful.play great and sound killer! Kerry and Jeff's playing and tone on south of heaven is great!

[@ms.ellenlevy5667]

I want slayer back like now🤟

[@andrewchescoe6014]

kerry king u ar a god....love your playing style

[@jovanvukovic830]

i can hear the sadness in jis voice , when talking about dime

[@MichaelSkelton]

If I ever come across a working time machine (note to self): find out the date of the Pantera/Slayer chartered flight in Europe and punch that in to the time machine.

[@mattsolegod]

we have not seen kerry king’s eyes since 1991

[@jamesbradford8090]

Wow, he's a great speaker, I've been a closet Slayer fan for almost 40 years, don't tell anyone.

[@marcelstjean]

Just seen Slayer last week at Chaos in Edmonton.. great show as usual. Last tour?

[@localconsumer4078]

Priceless, my friend!. See you in the hood.....✌

[@chrishegler2802]

Dime and Jeff are missed for sure. Kerry King is so level headed, he is a beast. Slayer rules

[@jfo3000]

Plenty of guitar hero's have surfaced in the last 15 years, just that the record industry no longer has the power to put them on a pedestal. What about Paul Wardingham, Per Nelson, Plini, so many more as well...

[@dereksmallsuk]

Love Slayer. Like Kerry.

[@iamalpharius9483]

I played B.C. Rich. Actually my first guitar and bass were BC. I had a very negative experience with the instruments and the company and made a move to a different brand. Its different when a mass market builder is making one for an Icon than when a kid or whoever is spending their own money on a product. The maker that I eventually came to has never let a single issue go unanswered or a problem unaddressed. I still love the BC Rich.....but in someone elses hands. 👿☠

[@jeremyrobertson7267]

The only shit guitars were when it was out of Bernie's hands, he bought it back in the early 90s because he was not happy with what was happening to the brands reputation and build quality. Otherwise, they were all licenced by class axe or in different owners hands when all the cheaper models flooded the market. But still, you get what you pay for and there is a big difference between a custom bc rich for $4000+ and a base model platinum or whatever for $200 or so!

[@seanfagan4996]

Rain in blood is what people talk about is because it was the best thing slayer ever did period. The first 2 were good but couldn't hold a flame to rain. The beastie boys thing was Rick marketing both bands to each others fans. Kerry king needs to make dance music riffs and drum beats.

[@beatmastersimperium8864]

I wonder if kerry still has that black warlock that guitar was so badass

[@jasonfick4506]

Dave Davidson is definitely a guitar hero.

[@johnhotine4196]

Definitely one of my metal heros. Honored to say that I've met him personally.

[@hinjurock]

Kerry and Zakk Wylde should do that cover of "Snortin' Whiskey & Drinkin' Cocaine" that he and Dimebag were planning to do.

[@MrZyphose]

That was me with DamagePlan. I'll see them the next time. There was no next time. Very sad!

[@fuckwad2024]

Lmao I listened to that Beastie Boys song, No Sleep till Brooklyn…that was most definitely a Kerry King solo

[@matthewgorgoglione5492]

Ever jam on really old B.C. Rich guitars...😎🤳😮🎸🦅✨

[@matthewgorgoglione5492]

70's , 80's Proto Guitars

[@iradole8362]

IMO there a dozens maybe even hundreds of perfect fiffs. And a lot of them are on Slayer records!

[@ActAccordinglyNow]

I’ve been looking for his sunglasses for so long only to find out they’re fishing glasses. lol