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'''Slayer''' is an [[America]]n [[Heavy metal|thrash metal]] band formed in Huntington Park, [[California]] in 1981. The band has endured a strong series of backlashes from both [[Christianity]] and the general public for controversial titles such as ''South Of Heaven'' and ''God Hates Us All''. However, their bassist/vocalist Tom Araya is a [[Roman Catholic]] who claims to not be offended by the lyrics that Kerry King wrote. In 2013, their guitarist, Jeff Hanneman, died. Exodus' guitarist Gary Holt filled in, initially, and became a full member not long after. Later in the same year, their drummer, Dave Lombardo, got replaced by returning member named Paul Bostaph.

'''Slayer''' was an [[America]]n [[Heavy metal|thrash metal]] band formed in Huntington Park, [[California]] in 1981. The band has endured a strong series of backlashes from both [[Christianity]] and the general public for controversial titles such as ''South Of Heaven'' and ''God Hates Us All''. However, their bassist/vocalist Tom Araya is a [[Roman Catholic]] who claims to not be offended by the lyrics that Kerry King wrote. In 2013, their guitarist, Jeff Hanneman, died. Exodus' guitarist Gary Holt filled in, initially, and became a full member not long after. Later in the same year, their drummer, Dave Lombardo, got replaced by returning member named Paul Bostaph.

== Members ==

== Final Lineup ==

*Tom Araya- Bass/vocals

*Tom Araya - Bass/vocals (1981 - 2019)

*Kerry King- Guitars

*Kerry King - Guitars (1981 - 2019)

*Gary Holt- Guitars

*Gary Holt - Guitars (2013 - 2019, touring member 2011 - 2013)

*Paul Bostaph- Drums

*Paul Bostaph - Drums (1992 - 1996, 1997 - 2001, 2013 - 2019)

 

== Awards ==

== Awards ==