Kerry King of SLAYER fame shredded on stage at WWE‘s Wrestlemania 41 last night (April 20), providing the live guitar for Damian Priest‘s entrance theme, “Rise For the Night.” Footage of the metal icon’s special appearance is available below.
The track, titled “Rise For the Night,” was produced by Def Rebel – the duo behind WWE’s original theme music since 2019 – and also features Kerry King on guitar.
King‘s appearance at WrestleMania 41 to perform Damian Priest‘s entrance wasn’t much of a surprise, especially considering that Priest is set to host SLAYER‘s highly anticipated concert in September 2025.
The legendary thrash band will make their only U.S. East Coast appearance at the Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. With a lineup that includes heavy hitters like KNOCKED LOOSE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, and POWER, as well as special performances by Cavalera playing Chaos A.D. in full and EXODUS performing Bonded By Blood, Priest’s involvement with SLAYER is no coincidence.
July 03, 2025 – Cardiff, UK – Blackweir Fields (with AMON AMARTH, ANTHRAX, MASTODON, HATEBREED and NECKBREAKKER)
July 05, 2025 – Birmingham, UK – Villa Park
July 06, 2025 – London, UK – Finsbury Park (with AMON AMARTH, ANTHRAX, MASTODON, HATEBREED and NECKBREAKKER)
July 11, 2025 – Québec City, QC – Festival d’été de Québec
September 18, 2025 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life @ Highland Festival Grounds
September 20, 2025 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium (with KNOCKED LOOSE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, POWER TRIP, CAVALERA and EXODUS)
Source: metaladdicts.com
