Mark Osegueda has confirmed that he remains “very much the lead vocalist of DEATH ANGEL” despite being announced as the frontman of Kerry King’s new band.
Earlier today, it was revealed that King will release the debut album from his long-awaited solo project, “From Hell I Rise,” on May 17 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Joining King on the record are drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER), bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), lead guitarist Phil Demmel (formerly of MACHINE HEAD), and Osegueda. The album was produced by Josh Wilbur (KORN, LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BAD RELIGION) and primarily recorded at Henson Recording Studios (formerly A&M Studios) in Los Angeles, a historic location that has hosted THE DOORS, PINK FLOYD, RAMONES, and SOUNDGARDEN, among others.
Following the announcement of Kerry’s new band, Mark took to social media to share his excitement: “Well… The secret is out! I AM the lead vocalist for Kerry King’s new band! I worked so hard on getting this gig! I worked so hard in the studio recording this record! And.. I’m so proud of what we all achieved! I can’t wait to hit the road with this! And there will be plenty of that! Thank you all for your years of support and inspiration! And… Yes!! I am still very much the lead vocalist of DEATH ANGEL.”
A video of Osegueda singing several SLAYER classics from the “Reign In Blood” album in January 2020 with a METAL ALLEGIANCE lineup that included Demmel, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt, and ex-SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo can be seen below.
