Kerry King on the end of Slayer: “We quit too early”
Slayer co-founder and former guitarist Kerry King has expressed regret over the band calling it quits back in 2019.In a new video celebrating the 30th anniversary of fellow metal icons Machine Head, King expressed his pride at bands who stay active for three decades – an achievement that Slayer also reached prior to their disbandment.However, in the video – which also features members of Metallica, Korn and Anthrax – King also reflected on Slayer’s time as a band and their decision to break-up, stating that he feels the band “quit too early”.“So, I hear congratulations are in order for my friends in Machine Head,” King said in the video. ”Apparently, it’s 30 years, which is quite an achievement.