Kerry King Teases New Solo Material with 'My War' Single

Slayer guitar machine Kerry King is gearing up to release "My War", the opening salvo from his upcoming second solo album, on Tuesday, November 17. A teaser for the track has already been surfaced, giving fans a taste of the sonic aggression to follow his 2024 debut, "From Hell I Rise".

During a recent appearance on the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast, King expressed high expectations for the new material. Working once again with producer Josh Wilbur, King described the upcoming record as a "wonderful extension" of his debut, claiming the intro to the new single is one of the best he has ever penned. "It's a slam dunk. It's fucking crushing," King stated of the forthcoming release.

It's a slam dunk. It's fucking crushing.

While the studio timeline has seen various shifts, the current itinerary suggests a full tour in support of the album will launch in early 2027. The band, which features a formidable lineup including vocalist Mark Osegueda, guitarist Phil Demmel, bassist Kyle Sanders, and drummer Paul Bostaph, is currently signed to Independent Artist Group for representation outside of the US and Canada.

Despite questions regarding his musical direction, King insists on maintaining the momentum of his solo project. While he previously noted he had enough material to begin recording before the end of last year, the focus remains on delivering a cohesive, punishing evolution of the heavy aesthetic he established on his first solo outing.