Kerry King, the legendary guitarist of the thrash metal band Slayer, is reportedly in a financial bind after Slayer no longer continued as a band. Reports of King’s financial woes began circulating after a video of him crying while holding a stack of empty envelopes was released on social media.
The video, captioned “Crying over Slayer’s death” shows King sobbing uncontrollably as he holds what appears to be an empty bank account. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that King has been struggling to pay his bills since the announcement of Slayer’s breakup.
“Kerry has always been a thrifty guy, but this is just too much for him,” said one source. “He’s used to being able to make a good living from his music, but without Slayer, he’s really struggling.“
The video has since gone viral, and King has been the subject of numerous memes, jokes, and internet ridicule. While some fans are sympathetic to his plight, others are poking fun at his expense.
“Kerry is a legend, but this video is just too funny,” said one fan. “He’s always been so serious, but now he’s crying like a baby over money.”
It remains to be seen how King will cope with the end of Slayer and his newfound financial problems. All we can do is wish him the best of luck and hope that he can find a way to get back on his feet.