Kerry King launches new solo band as Slayer announces festival dates for 2024

Kerry King, former guitarist of Slayer, has launched a new solo band after Slayer's "final" show in November 2019. His band debuted in May 2024, featuring Phil Demmel on guitar. Recently, Slayer announced select festival dates for September 2024, surprising King. He clarified that this does not mean a reunion or new recordings. King emphasized that the festival shows are just for fun and not a return to full-time touring. He maintains that Slayer's final tour remains definitive.