The thrash giants have endured turmoil in recent years, splitting with original drummer Dave Lombardo for the third and seemingly final time, then dealing with the death of co-founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman.

Speaking from the studio where they're at work on their 11th album, King says: "There's no formula, man. When you think about it, how many people get to do this for 10 years? There are so many who don't. We're lucky enough to be one of the 30-year groups - there's not many of those at all.

"We're still rockin'. I know 35's within reach, then we'll see about 40. We're going to be here a while." Read more and stream the full interview - here.

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