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

Delve into the chronology of Slayer’s brutal reign as thrash metal pioneers, from their earliest manifestation through today.

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 and...

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 ...

Nov 13, 2025 · Formed in 1981, SLAYER assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk – heavier, faster, and darker than the rest – and set a new standard, defining not only a genre, but an …

Jul 28, 2025 · Indeed, ‘Slayer!’ – more properly pronounced ‘SLAYYYYYAAAARGHH!’ - has become a rallying cry for metalheads worldwide. In some ways they’ve transcended music to become a …

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

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 is an American thrash metal band that began in California in 1981. The band was started guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King, as well as drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist /singer …

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 and punk.