Slayer’s guitarist Kerry King had his new band play their first-ever show on May 7 at Reggies in Chicago, Illinois.
They played 17 songs, including six from Slayer and 11 from King’s upcoming solo album, ‘From Hell I Rise,’ out on May 17. Vocalist Mark Osegueda, co-guitarist Phil Demmel, bassist Kyle Sanders, and drummer Paul Bostaph joined Kerry on stage. Here is the setlist of the concert:
“1. ‘Where I Reign’ (live debut)
2. ‘Toxic’ (live debut)
3. ‘Rage’ (live debut)
4. ‘Repentless’ (Slayer song)
5. ‘Two Fists’ (live debut)
6. ‘Residue’ (live debut)
7. ‘Hate Worldwide’ (Slayer song)
8. ‘Idle Hands’ (live debut)
9. ‘Trophies of the Tyrant’ (live debut)
10. ‘Chemical Warfare’ (Slayer song)
11. ‘Everything I Hate About You’ (live debut)
12. ‘Disciple’ (Slayer song)
13. ‘Shrapnel’ (live debut)
14. ‘Crucifixation’ (live debut)
15. ‘Raining Blood’ (Slayer song)
16. ‘Black Magic’ (Slayer song)
17. ‘From Hell I Rise’ (live debut)”
Kerry’s Speaks On Deciding Setlist
In a recent Metal Hammer interview, King talked about why he chose certain Slayer songs to cover with his new band:
“For this coming summer in Europe, we’re gonna do like nine or 10 tracks from the album and, depending on set length, fill it with stuff I’ve done — something I wrote in Slayer or co-wrote. So nobody can say ‘he’s playing Jeff [Hanneman, late Slayer guitarist] songs,’ because although I love Jeff songs and he was such a big part of my life, I don’t want to rely on it this year, this album cycle. At some point, I will play ‘Angel of Death’, but there’s so many f*cking faceless haters on the Internet, I don’t want to give them ammunition.”
Last month, the guitarist also reflected on his comeback after Slayer ended. He told France’s Loud TV the following about starting a solo career:
“I’m obviously not done. I’ve got lots more music and lots more things to say, a lot more people to piss off and argue about. So, let’s start this new endeavor now. Move on.”
Next, King will perform at the Welcome To Rockville festival on May 9 and at the Sonic Temple festival on May 16. He will also be a special guest on the upcoming Lamb of God/Mastodon North American Ashes of Leviathan co-headline tour. It starts on July 19 in Grand Prairie, Texas, and ends on August 31 in Omaha, Nebraska.
You can watch some of their performances below.
