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 ...

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.

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

Nov 26, 2025 · Released in 1998, just as nu metal was tightening its grip on the heavy music scene, Slayer’s eighth album is the exception that proves the rule: experimental, groove-laded, down-tuned, …

Slaytanic Verses Slayer unleashes "Slaytanic Verses," an unholy digital museum showcasing a deep-dive into the band's 40+ years of musical mayhem. Unveil Slayer's hidden world. Explore their …

Mar 11, 2025 · Slayer Albums in Order showcase the evolution of one of thrash metal’s most aggressive and influential bands. Formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California, by Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, …

Nov 27, 2025 · Slayer—Tom Araya, Kerry King, Paul Bostaph, and Gary Holt—will reunite exclusively for this tour, marking their first official full return to the stage in seven years. Slipknot, meanwhile, are …