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Hometown: Huntington Park, CA (USA)

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Slayer is an American thrash metal band, founded in Huntington Park, California in 1982 by Tom Araya (bass guitar and vocals), Kerry King (guitars), Jeff Hanneman (guitars) and Dave Lombardo (drums). Lombardo has been in and out of the group three times, but the other members have been permanent members. Hanneman and King are the group's main songwriters.

Slayer (along with Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and others) is often credited with creating American thrash metal by speeding up the sound of metal bands like Iron Maiden. Slayer also drew from hardcore punk influences like Minor Threat, Dead Kennedys and The Misfits; borrowing some of that music's emphasis on extremely quick tempos in many of their songs.

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Slayer reveal official cause of death of Jeff Hanneman
Slayer has posted the official word on the death of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Hanneman passed away last week. Though it was known that "liver failure" was at the root of his passing, some had theorized that it was due to the necrotizing fasciitis infection.…
May 10, 2013

In Memoriam: Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dies at 49
The metal world is reeling today with news that founding member and guitarist Jeff Hanneman of Slayer died this morning from liver failure in a Southern California hospital. He was 49 years old. The band wrote in a statement on their…
May 02, 2013

In Memoriam: Dave Lombardo kicked off Australian tour, future with the band uncertain
In a surprising change to their almost static lineup, Slayer has parted ways with founding drummer Dave Lombardo. Lombardo founded the thrash metal pioneers with Tom Araya, Jeff Hanneman, and Kerry King though he…
February 21, 2013

In Memoriam: Hatebreed to release 'The Divinity of Purpose'
Hatebreed have detailed their next album and posted the first single. The record is titled The Divinity Of Purpose and is due out January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and…
November 20, 2012

In Memoriam: Slayer, Sick of It All, Bullet for My Valentine, and more added to Soundwave 2013
The lineup for Australia's Soundwave Festival continues to grow, with the organizers confirming a number of new acts for the 2013 edition of the festival. Among those added are Slayer, Cypress Hill, Bullet for My…
August 20, 2012

In Memoriam: AOL's Noisecreep talks to Tom Araya of Slayer
AOL's Noisecreep recently sat down with Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Araya discussed receiving the keys to the city of his hometown of Vina del Mar, Chile; the balance between his Catholic faith and the lyrical content in some of Slayer's music; touring and being…
July 05, 2012

In Memoriam: Afghan Whigs reunite for ATP
Beloved soul/punk outfit The Afghan Whigs have announced plans to reunite for the 2012 London edition of All Tomorrow's Parties. The show will be the first performance from the…
December 07, 2011

In Memoriam: Slayer begin writing next album
Updates have come out of the camp of thrash titans Slayer. Drummer Dave Lombardo posted on his Facebook page saying the band has begun writing their next studio album. The record would follow 2009's World Painted Blood. According to a previous statement by…
November 21, 2011

Media: As I Lay Dying: "Electric Eye" (Judas Priest Cover)
As I Lay Dying have posted their cover of the Judas Priest staple, "Electric Eye." The song comes from the band's forthcoming collection, Decas due out November 8th, 2011. The record features three new songs, several covers and remixes by…
October 04, 2011

Media: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus: "Overkill" (Motörhead)
Metalinjection.net has posted a video featuring members of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus covering the Motorhead classic "Overkill" in Yankee Stadium Wednesday night. The evening was billed as the…
September 15, 2011