Metallica vs Megadeth: Kerry King’s Blunt Opinion
- The guitarist was quizzed on the long-running battle of his fellow 'big four' thrash metal bands during an interview on the YouTube show Reigning TV earlier this...
- One of a series of questions he was asked was, "James Hetfield or Dave mustaine?", to which he replied: "James Hetfield.
- A follow-up question was simply, "Metallica or Megadeth?".
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Slayer’s Kerry king Declares Metallica Superior to Megadeth
Slayer’s Kerry King has weighed in on the Metallica vs. Megadeth debate, quipping that “Metallica has a singer!”
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The guitarist was quizzed on the long-running battle of his fellow ‘big four’ thrash metal bands during an interview on the YouTube show Reigning TV earlier this month, and he took the opportunity to send a dig to Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine.
One of a series of questions he was asked was, “James Hetfield or Dave mustaine?”, to which he replied: “James Hetfield. Sorry Dave, I know I played in your band, but I’m going with James.”
A follow-up question was simply, “Metallica or Megadeth?”. King responded: “Metallica. I’m gonna be brutally honest, Metallica has a singer.Sorry, dave!”
Watch the interview here:
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In 1984, Mustaine, who had previously been metallica’s lead guitarist, was fired from the band due to issues with alcohol and his aggressive behavior. This event is widely considered a pivotal moment in the formation of Megadeth,