SLAYER’s Kerry King Plays Damian Priest to the Ring at Wrestlemania 41

Living Colour weren’t the only musical act to hit the WrestleMania 41 stage this weekend. While rumors were swirling that Slayer would be performing on night two, that wasn’t entirely accurate. Slayer as a full band didn’t appear—but legendary guitarist Kerry King did, and he delivered a metal-soaked moment of his own.

King took to the stage to perform live guitar for Damian Priest’s new entrance theme, “Rise for the Night.” Watch it below (if doesn't autoplay, the King performance starts at 10:37)

Here's footage from inside the stadium, which sounds a little heavier:

The heavy track accompanied Priest’s entrance into Allegiant Stadium for his Sin City Street Fight against Drew McIntyre. While there seemed to be some technical issues initially, it was a moody, riff-heavy presentation that felt tailor-made for a Las Vegas WrestleMania and helped give the moment a unique flair.

The entrance was unforgettable, but the match didn’t go Priest’s way. The former Judgment Day member fell short in the brutal showdown, which saw McIntyre come out on top.

Still, Priest and Kerry King’s partnership isn’t a one-off. Later this year, Priest will serve as host for Slayer’s only U.S. headlining show of 2025, set to take place at Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania. The stacked lineup features Slayer, Knocked Loose, Power Trip, Suicidal Tendencies, Cavalera, and Exodus, with Priest serving as the metal ambassador for the night.