During an interview with Loud TV, Kerry talked about his solo career and solo album. He explained that he wrote everything himself. And that it wasn’t as easy as he’d explained.
“It’s kind of funny, right?” It’s kind of funny to have 40 years in this business at all, let alone be starting a new band. It’s funny, our first show in Europe is gonna be on my 60th birthday at the only venue I’ve ever canceled in my life, which is super ironic.”
“I’m obviously not done. I’ve got lots more music and lots more things to say, a lot more people to piss off and argue about. So, let’s start this new endeavor now. Move on.
The interviewer said that it takes courage to launch a new solo project years into their career.
“It is a lot more difficult than I thought. I’ve been kind of pampered for the last at least three decades. And starting over, even though I have a gigantic history in SLAYER, starting over, you’re still starting over, you’re lower on the bills, you’re not making the same kind of money. Having to figure out how to make sure everybody in my band makes money so it’s worth their time. But, yeah, never for a second did I consider not going on, because at this point in life, any record could be your last. I don’t think this is my last record, but I have to move on like it is. So put it out, hope the fans like it, hope the fans show up. I like it. I think the fans are gonna like it, and I think we’re gonna have a lot of good times.”
Kerry also noted that his solo band consists of his friends. He explained the process of finding band members.
“Absolutely. The thing that meant the most to me about moving forward in this project was getting my friends. I could get anybody in the biz. I can get people I don’t know, people I’ve never met, but I have enough friends in this business to know that I could put a band together of outstanding musicians that are friends that, after the show, we can get on the bus and have a drink and just have fun. No drama. Nothing weird is gonna happen that we don’t foresee. I look forward to getting out on the road with these guys and having a good time.
