
Kerry King’s net worth amounts to
$15 Million
Kerry King’s Biography
Born on June 3, 1964, in Los Angeles, California USA, Kerry Ray King is recognized as one of the co-founders of the American thrash metal band Slayer, established in 1981 with Jeff Hanneman.
King’s net worth is estimated at $15 million, amassed over his 30+ years as a guitarist in the band.
Kerry King’s Net Worth: $15 Million
Kerry King’s musical journey began when he started learning guitar at Calvano’s Music in South Gate during his teen years, his collaboration with Jeff Hanneman laid the groundwork for the formation of “Slayer”.
“Reign in Blood” in 1986 propelled “Slayer” to prominence. The band sold over 3.5 million albums in the US between 1991 and 2004, significantly boosting King’s net worth.
The band’s repertoire comprises over 10 studio albums, with notable releases like “Show No Mercy” (1983), “South of Heaven” (1988), “Divine Intervention” (1994), “God Hates Us All” (2001), “World Painted Blood” (2009), and the impending “TBA” album scheduled for 2015.
Not just limited to “Slayer”, King has also collaborated with Sum 41, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Pantera, and the Beastie Boys. His participation in Marilyn Manson’s “Rape Of The World” tour was particularly financially rewarding.
Kerry King’s significance as a guitarist has earned him renown in the heavy metal genre. His distinct playing style has been influential, resulting in his substantial net worth.
Besides music, King is passionate about breeding and showcasing snakes at South California reptile events.
Currently, Kerry King resides in Corona, California with his wife Ayesha King.
Full Name | Kerry King |
Net Worth | $15 Million |
Date Of Birth | June 3, 1964 (age 51 |
Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.689 m) |
Profession | Guitarist, Songwriter, Musician |
Education | Nelson High School |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Ayesha King |
Children | Shyanne Kymberlee King |
Siblings | Karen Wilson, Kathie Adams, Raining Blood, Angel of Death, You Against You |
Nicknames | King, Kerry , Kerry Ray King , Slayer |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1324954 |
Music Groups | Slayer (Since 1981), Megadeth (1984) |
Movies | Rock Prophecies, Slayer: Live Intrusion |
# | Trademark |
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1 | Sleeveless t-shirts |
2 | Tattoos on his arms and head |
3 | B.C. Rich Guitars |
4 | Extremely fast distorted playing style |
5 | Completely bald |
6 | Long goatee |
# | Fact |
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1 | He played lead guitar on the Beastie Boys’ signature song “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”. |
2 | He is both a lead AND rhythm guitarist. |
3 | One of his hobbies is breeding snakes and show-dogs. It has even evolved into some sort of a business for him. |
4 | He and Lars Ulrich have been described as the most influential persons in heavy/thrash metal, because he started Slayer and Ulrich started Metallica. Those two bands, have influenced countless other bands. The entire thrash generation, was built on Show No Mercy and Kill’em all. |
5 | He is a big fan of hockey and football. Usually he wears a sports shirt when performing. |
6 | Lead guitarist for the Speed/Thrash Metal band Slayer |
7 | He played with Sum 41 for the soundtrack of the motion picture of SpiderMan (2002) |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Haggard | 2003 | writer: “Divine Intervention” |
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