Slayer's Kerry King teams up with artist "Shag" to sign metal-themed artworks at SDCC
Shag's "The Summer of '86" and Kerry King's Surprise Visit at San Diego Comic-Con
At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, American artist Josh Agle, known professionally as Shag, showcased his latest work titled "The Summer of '86" at his art booth. The piece, a vibrant and stylized tribute to the era of iconic metal bands, features the Slayer logo drawn across a journal held by a teenager surrounded by posters of various heavy metal bands[1].
The event took an unexpected turn when Kerry King, the heavy metal guitarist from Slayer, made an unannounced appearance at Shag's booth. Fans were surprised and excited as Kerry King signed an exclusive print of "The Summer of '86," adding to the piece's allure[2].
Kerry King, in a show of appreciation, referred to the "Shag" art booth as "super rad"[3]. Shag, who enjoys his work and works seven days a week[4], was busy greeting collectors and sketching for fans during the convention.
"The Summer of '86" was an exclusive release for San Diego Comic-Con, with a limited number of fine art prints available on Shag's website[5]. The energy at the booth spiked when Kerry King made his appearance, making the convention a memorable experience for both the artist and the fans[6].
Despite extensive research, there is no publicly available information about the specific significance of "The Summer of '86" to Kerry King or any direct link between the painting and the musician[2][3][4][5]. However, this unexpected encounter and collaboration between Shag and Kerry King highlight the unique and unpredictable atmosphere of San Diego Comic-Con, where such encounters and surprises can occur.
[1] - Shag's Official Website [2] - ComicBook.com [3] - Blabbermouth.net [4] - Artist Statement by Shag [5] - Shag's Official Website [6] - ComicBook.com
The surprise appearance of Kerry King, a heavy metal guitarist from Slayer, at Shag's booth at San Diego Comic-Con added excitement to the unveiling of his latest work "The Summer of '86," which pays homage to pop-culture, particularly the era of iconic metal bands. This unexpected encounter blurred the lines between entertainment and pop-culture at the event.
