Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King, and drummer Dave Lombardo. 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 of Slayer’s brutal reign as thrash metal pioneers, from their earliest manifestation through today.

Official Slayer YouTube Channel. http://www.slayer.net Slayer unleashes "Slaytanic Verses," an unholy digital museum showcasing a deep-dive into the band's 40+ years of musical mayhem. …

Official SLAYER music video for the title-track "Repentless," directed by BJ McDonnell. Twelfth studio album, REPENTLESS, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast...

Oct 30, 2024 · Slayer played their first shows since 2019 at Riot Fest in September and Aftershock in October, with a possible European date to be announced for 2025. So we'll see what happens.

Feb 21, 2024 · For the first time since the band wrapped the last concert of its world tour back in November 2019, SLAYER — Tom Araya (bass, vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar) and Paul Bostaph...

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] Slayer's first two albums, Show No Mercy (1983) and Hell Awaits (1985), which were released on Metal Blade Records, did not chart in the United States. [2]

Slaytanic Verses is packed with deep dives and rare, behind-the-scenes glimpses into Slayer history. Here, fans will discover real stories and have access to exclusive, authenticated collectibles directly from the band. Photos, gear, artwork, instruments, and first-hand accounts collected over decades will guide you through the band's journey.

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 ... Read more

Feb 21, 2024 · Slayer have officially reunited and announced their first shows of 2024, which will mark their return to the stage after calling it quits in 2019.