Kerry King: “Why are the Slayers in the Hall of Fame?”

Despite in recent years the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has tried to remedy their shortcomings towards neglected metal bands, the Slayers they continue to be one of the great absences in the “Olympus of rock”. Albeit with behind An important career as one of the most influential bands of the genre, and the unconditional respect for colleagues In the world of metal, the group of “Angel of Death” it has never even been appointed for entry into the Hall of Fame. In a recent conversation with the Brazilian edition of “Billboard”, the guitarist and co-founder Kerry King expressed frustration For the situation.

“We never even ended up in the list of nominations, so I don’t know what they are waiting for,” said King: “For how many other decades we have to play? Forty years are not enough, apparently. I do not know. We will see. “He continued:” For me, if it happens, it happens, also because, of course, The vote and selection process is a bit defective. So we’ll see. And maybe the fact that I talk about it badly does not even help our cause “.

Slayer are eligible to enter the rock & roll hall of Fame since 2009. Although Kerry King would not hide the enthusiasm of seeing his band receiving recognition, he does not make a drama: “Is it something that would make my career complete? Absolutely not“, In fact, the guitarist specified:” If my parents were still alive, I would be super happy if they inserted us, so I could say: ‘Hey, mom, I’m in the rock and roll hall of hunger’. It would be nice. “He added:” If you ever come to name and fans voted for us to enter, It would be an honor. Just to say that these guys from Los Angeles put together and have distorted the world “.

After the farewell of 2019, The Slayers met in 2024 And for this summer they plan some concerts, including the performances at the “Louder Than Life” festivals and the farewell event of the Black Sabbath, “Back to the Beginning”.

This year, the artists admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame For the 2025 class, in the main category of performers, they are: Soundgarden, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, White Stripes And Cyndi lauper. To the settlement ceremony to be held in the autumn, moreover, Warren Zevonwho disappeared in 2003, will be honored with one of the two Musical Influence Awardswhile the other will go to Sal-n-pepa. TO Carol KayeWrecking Crew bassist, to the pianist Nicky Hopkins and Thom Bellwell -known soul singer -songwriter and producer, the prizes for musical excellence will also be awarded.