SLAYER guitarist Kerry King is gearing up for another crushing chapter in his solo career. King has announced his second solo album, The End Of All Gods, scheduled for release on February 12, 2027, through Reigning Phoenix Music.
Fans won’t have to wait long to hear what’s coming. The first single, “My War,” is set to premiere on Tuesday, November 17, with King sharing a short teaser offering a preview of the new track.
The upcoming album will serve as the follow-up to King’s 2024 solo debut, From Hell I Rise, which introduced fans to a powerful lineup featuring DEATH ANGEL vocalist Mark Osegueda, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph, former HELLYEAH bassist Kyle Sanders, and former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel.
King recently discussed the new material during an appearance on the 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal podcast, hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel. While he kept most of the details under wraps, he made it clear that he’s extremely excited about the upcoming release.
“I’m excited about it. There’s so many, so many fun things going around about this record in my camp,” King explained. “Josh Wilbur’s doing it again, and my publicist would knock me the f**k out if I gave up too much. But I think it’s a wonderful extension of the first album.”
He continued, “I think everyone that’s been a fan of mine throughout history is gonna like it entirely. The intro, to me, is one of the best intros I ever made up, so I’m looking forward to hearing what people say about it once it comes out. It’s a slam dunk. It’s f**king crushing.”
The second solo album was originally expected to enter the recording stage in April 2026. According to previously announced information from Independent Artist Group, the new record is also expected to be followed by a tour beginning in early 2027.
King and his solo band returned to the stage on July 4 at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, marking their first live performance in nine months. The band stepped in as headliners of the Miller Lite Oasis stage after MEGADETH withdrew from the festival due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.
With The End Of All Gods arriving next February and “My War” just around the corner, Kerry King is ready to bring another dose of uncompromising aggression to the metal world.
