That's despite wars of words which have spanned the decades, and which have returned to the headlines in recent weeks. You'd think perhaps these iconic musicians would be keeping the olive branch shop busy.

Instead - and despite a successful double-header tour of Canada last month, further dates planned, and Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine's claim of no longer being the most hated man in thrash - Slayer's Kerry King isn't ready to turn the gas off just yet. He tells GuitarWorld.com: "I just don't have any respect for Dave. As far as playing goes he's awesome. But I know things. I know he's a hypocrite and I have no respect for that kind of person. But when I see him I'll say, 'What's up Dave?' If he's not an a-hole to me, I won't be one to him." - He's just getting warmed up

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