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 …

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.

Slayer, formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California, is one of the most influential bands in the heavy metal genre, particularly known for their role in establishing the thrash metal subgenre.

Sep 23, 2024 · After completing their longrwinding farewell Tour in 2019, the thrash metal legends Slayer just performed their first show in five years at Chicago’s Riot Fest.

Formed in 1981, the group was founded by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash …

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

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]