Overview
- In a new Reigning TV interview, Kerry King bluntly said he prefers Metallica, quipping, "Metallica has a singer, sorry Dave."
- King and vocalist Mark Osegueda both picked Metallica over Megadeth when asked to choose between the two bands.
- Pressed on frontmen, King chose James Hetfield over Dave Mustaine, noting his past stint performing live with Megadeth in 1984.
- Coverage situates the remarks in the enduring Metallica–Megadeth history, rooted in Mustaine's early role in Metallica and subsequent rivalry.
- Recent context includes Megadeth's plan for a final touring cycle and a January release of a reimagined version of Ride the Lightning, which Mustaine co-wrote.