Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax.

Never-before-seen photos, instruments, art, stories straight from the band, one-of-a-kind collectibles, and more await. Stay tuned - this is only the beginning. Delve into the chronology …

2 days ago · Less than a year after Kerry King swore that Slayer were done for good, the thrash metal legends have announced a 2026 headline slot at the brand-new Sick New World Texas …

Play all Official SLAYER music videos. In the beginning, when there were no blueprints, no set paths, no boundaries or steps to follow, SLAYER assaulted the world with its hybrid of metal …

Slayer was formed in 1981 by Los Angeles schoolmates and guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Tom Araya soon joined on bass and vocals, and drummer Dave Lombardo joined ...

Feb 21, 2024 · SLAYER has officially reunited and will return to the live stage in September.

From Metallica and Slayer to Death Angel and Municipal Waste, here are the most beloved thrash metal albums among music collectors.

3 days ago · If Slayer ’s Reign In Blood is the greatest thrash album ever made, then its opening track, Angel Of Death, is the greatest thrash song ever written. A cold-eyed dissection of …

Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, who recruited vocalist and bassist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo. [1]

Other articles where Slayer is discussed: heavy metal: Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer pioneered thrash metal, distinguished by its fast tempos, harsh vocal and guitar timbres, aggressiveness, …