Kerry King has unveiled the brand new single “Residue” from his debut solo LP, From Hell I Rise, arriving Could seventeenth. The music is accompanied by the album’s debut music video, providing the primary glimpse of the Slayer guitarist’s all-star solo band in motion.
“Residue” follows the album’s lead single, “Idle Fingers,” which was our Heavy Music of the Week upon its launch in February. Each songs have a Slayer vibe to them, as King has acknowledged that his solo challenge is a sonic extension of his work within the legendary thrash band.
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The lineup for King’s eponymous band contains singer Mark Osegueda (Demise Angel), guitarist Phil Demmell (ex-Machine Head), bassist Kyle Sanders (Hellyeah), and drummer Paul Bostaph (Slayer). The “Residue” music video, co-directed by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera, exhibits the band performing in opposition to a fiery backdrop.
“I come from an enormous fireplace pedigree,” mentioned King of the video, “and my music works with fireplace. I’ve all the time written horror-type music, so it made sense to include fireplace into the primary video the place you get to see the whole band, which I feel is simply superior. I feel fireplace goes hand-in-hand with the satan, and I’m no stranger to speaking concerning the satan.”
Louvau added, “I knew this might be the primary time that the world was going to see the band performing collectively so I needed to create a fast paced visible assault. Pyrotechnics and Kerry King clearly go hand and hand and appear to suit like a glove so Tony and I needed to create one thing that felt acquainted but additionally one thing new and thrilling. I additionally knew I may get away with sure visuals like a burning pentagram.”
Kerry King and firm lately introduced a brand new membership present at Reggie’s in Chicago on Could seventh that can function a warm-up to the band’s Welcome to Rockville competition look on Could ninth, and also will mark the band’s first-ever reside gig. They’ll even be enjoying Sonic Temple on Could sixteenth, and supporting Lamb of God and Mastodon on a summer season North American tour. Tickets to the upcoming exhibits can be found right here.
Watch the video for Kerry King’s “Residue” beneath.