Kerry King Doesn’t Like Killswitch Engage
And that’s putting it mildly…
Slayer guitarist Kerry King has spoken out against Killswitch Engage, specifically about guitarist Adam D’s onstage exploits on Music Radar’s podcast.
“I’d never seen ‘em live, and then I saw them live and I’m just offended by the silliness that goes on on stage (on the part of) the guitar player (Adam D). He puts his foot in his mouth all the time and he says stupid shit, and I just didn’t think that side show should be on my stage. So I pulled the plug on (their spot on Slayer’s run as headliners on the US Jagermeister tour), but on that particular Jägermeister tour, we didn’t have any product and they did, so Jäger kind of insisted, and I went… They’re all friends of mine, so I said, ‘OK, I’ll deal with it.’ Still don’t like it.”
We’ve had “the Adam D” debate many times in the local Hammer pub, what’s your take on this? Is the King right or is he out of order?
Slayer have just released their new track ‘Hate Worldwide’, Kerry King recently told us that the new Slayer album, ‘World painted Blood’, “is awesome” and you can also check out our 12 facts you need to know about the new Slayer album!
You can also check out some vintage Slayer as part of our ‘Bay Area thrash debuts re-revisited’ feature and a special guitar tutorial from Kerry King!






I think Adam is an absolute legend, brightened up an already great day at Download 2005!
Never failed to enjoy watching him!
I agree – Killswitch have some great songs, but Adam D’s got this thing that just really gets to me. He’s like a fool compared to Howard!
I agree with Nathan, metal doesn’t have to be all po faced and serious all the time. Lighten up Kerry you miserable beardy sod!
There’s a fine line:
Adam D = good, tongue in cheek and a bit of a laff
Wes Borland = no comment
Can’t believe I’m saying this but I have to disagree with Sir Kerry on this one! They seem to be an amazing live act and Adam’s like the court jester. Lighten up dude!!
Kerry King is a fucking arsehole and is a shit guitarist in a shit fucking band. He’s complaining about Adam D’s onstage antics, but how about his school girl tricks he’s always pulling on different people. He’s like a high school bully. Twat. Least Adam D can play a solo without heading for the wammy. That is all
I love Kerry, but he really needs to shut it. It’s not like his opinions on anything are valid, he thinks Trivium are amazing.
matt, you really think he’s shit and in a shit band? then you have no credibility in your claims. Fair enough if you cant stand em, but they are both talented. Just so you know, Slayer were a fave band of mine for a long time. Then came Alive or Just Breathing. Never looked back and seen KSE 10 times now and went to their first ever english show. You say KK is shit but think Adam D is amazing? I cant see that. Its none, or both cos they both FUCKING ROCK. BUT, very disappointed. Trying to pull the plug cos he didnt like what he saw? WTF?! Lighten up!! He’s mates with Mastodon and they behave like dicks. Again, dont get wrong, i love Mastodon too and think they are funny as fuck. Sharon Osbourne VS Maiden again is it? Why do so many metallers become so uptight or lose their spark when they get older? KK – Rocking but uptight. Metallica – Seemingly good guys but with nothing to say anymore. Hmm
Adam D can be a bit of a twat on how he acts and what he says onstage…but still is it any worse than pleanty of other bands Slayer have toured with in the past (look at recent tour with Marilyn Manson for example). Loadsa the crowd enjoy his off the wall banter and mad cap antics.
Surely the important thing is that Killswitch are a re great live band with some right belters of tunes?
I think kerrys out of order here, but adam, funny – but can get grating.
Slayer simply do not make any good or decent music or albums anymore….END OF!!!!
KSE = awesome
Adam D = Mildly amusing
Slayer = Doubley Awesome
Kerry King = Royal Prick
Well summed up Nick.
Killswitch make me fall asleep whatever it is they’re doing, and i stopped caring about what King thinks a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time ago.
Someone put a muzzle on kerry king, he runs his mouth every day, just STFU, wha an idiot. If someone likes KE, who craes? Appreciate everyone is different, Kerry King is a moron.
iv seen both slayer and killswitch 3 times each and they have never failed to put on a good show…
Funny how every time a new Slayer album is on its way KK comes out with something just to get headlines…and it works every time. I love both Slayer and KSE but Kerry is going down in my estimation with the crap he talks.
dont want that shit on my stage who does he thiink he is. well yes a bludy amazin guitarist but no need for that
Oh does he not, now that is a shame…
hmm seems weird for kerry to say that really I think adam D makes the show a bit more brighter to see rather than have men growling at you
“grrr i’m the meanest”
“grr no i’m the meanest”
Get over it Kerry you old c-nt
I concur with King. Adam D acts like a complete idiot on stage. Everything that comes out of his mouth is pedantic and daft. His stage presence is bloody awful, what with him dancing around stage like an amatuer ballerina.
I saw them on the Music As A Weapon Tour. I hated the band already but watching that ass clown made me hate them evern more.
Anyone can say whatever they want about KsE but they are amazing live and amazing as a band. Adam makes it fun and he’s brilliant and talented. Jus cos slayer stand there and headbang they shouldnt diss KsE’s antics and interactoin with their fans.
I love Slayer but Kerry King is a tad bit over-rated as a guitarist and Jeff Hanneman is very underrated!!
Why can’t certain people keep their opinions to themselves?
Preach it King! I myself think that all of the cunts from Killstitch are douchebags! The cunt to which the complaint was filled reminds me of Wes Borland. Take Metal seriously or go home…There are plenty of amazing young, unsigned bands out there that take Metal so seriously it’s like air to them. The fags need make way…
do you have to be a complete asshole to be in a metal band???? kse is just haveing fun with what they do would u rather be an asshole like kk or would you want to have fun with what your gonna do for the rest of your life???? and kk is just another guitarist who thinks the faster you play the better you are hahahaha adam may say some stupid shyt but those guys are some of the nicest ppl you will ever meet and they (unlike kk) dont have huge egos so kk is a fag and a retard in my view so i kno some idiot is gonna talk shyt about what i have to say but this is just my opion
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ive only got 1 thing to say to KK and that is GET FUCK i bet adam d wouldnt say that about u
Kerry STFU…cunt
I love Adam D. He makes the shows fun. No offense but Slayer was kind of boring to watch. They barely said anything to the crowd and I love Killswitch. Adam is the best part of going! HE MAKES IT FUN!!!!