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Slayer

Musical Group
Forthrash metal fans, heavy music listeners, music historians
68 Reviews 81 Definitions 70 Charts
Thrash Metal Metal Death Metal

The Profile

Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California. They are widely regarded as pioneers of thrash and extreme metal and remained active until their final shows in 2019.

Founding and long-standing members included Tom Araya (vocals, bass) and Kerry King (guitar). Key contributors over the years included Jeff Hanneman (guitar, d.2013) and drummer Dave Lombardo; Paul Bostaph and Gary Holt also served as later members/replacements. Reign In Blood (1986) and several 1980s albums are frequently cited as highly influential.

DeBaser's reviews trace Slayer's career from early classics to later releases and live albums. Critics repeatedly praise Reign In Blood and early records while giving mixed responses to some later albums. Reviews emphasize drummers (Lombardo/Bostaph), Jeff Hanneman's influence and absence, and the band's sustained live ferocity.

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For over 30 years, Slayer, to quote a fine thinker of our time, have been the best at what they do.
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The Slayer have broken up.
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If Metallica in the '80s played with heart, and Megadeth were cerebral, Slayer can only be physical and use muscles.
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