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| − | == | + | '''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. |
| − | Tom Araya-Bass/vocals | + | |
| − | Kerry King-Guitars | + | == Final Lineup == |
| − | Jeff Hanneman-Guitars | + | *Tom Araya - Bass/vocals (1981 - 2019) |
| − | Dave Lombardo | + | *Kerry King - Guitars (1981 - 2019) |
| + | *Gary Holt - Guitars (2013 - 2019, touring member 2011 - 2013) | ||
| + | *Paul Bostaph - Drums (1992 - 1996, 1997 - 2001, 2013 - 2019) | ||
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| + | == Former Members == | ||
| + | *Jeff Hanneman - Guitars (1981 - 2013) | ||
| + | *Dave Lombardo - Drums (1981 - 1986, 1987 - 1992, 2001 - 2013) | ||
| + | *Jon Dette - Drums (1996 - 1997, touring member 2013) | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
| − | + | *Best Metal Performance, Grammy Awards 2007 | |
| − | + | *Best Metal Performance, Grammy Awards 2008 | |
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| + | == Discography == | ||
| + | *''Show No Mercy'' - 1983 | ||
| + | *''Hell Awaits'' - 1985 | ||
| + | *''Reign In Blood'' - 1986 | ||
| + | *''South of Heaven'' - 1988 | ||
| + | *''Seasons In The Abyss'' - 1990 | ||
| + | *''Divine Intervention'' - 1994 | ||
| + | *''Diabolus in Musica'' -1998 | ||
| + | *''God Hates Us All'' - 2001 | ||
| + | *''Christ Illusion'' - 2006 | ||
| + | *''World Painted Blood'' - 2009 | ||
| + | *''Repentless'' - 2015 | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:57, July 16, 2022
| Slayer
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| Country | United States |
| Style | Thrash metal Extreme metal |
| Year | 1981 |
Slayer was an American 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.
Final Lineup
- Tom Araya - Bass/vocals (1981 - 2019)
- Kerry King - Guitars (1981 - 2019)
- Gary Holt - Guitars (2013 - 2019, touring member 2011 - 2013)
- Paul Bostaph - Drums (1992 - 1996, 1997 - 2001, 2013 - 2019)
Former Members
- Jeff Hanneman - Guitars (1981 - 2013)
- Dave Lombardo - Drums (1981 - 1986, 1987 - 1992, 2001 - 2013)
- Jon Dette - Drums (1996 - 1997, touring member 2013)
Awards
- Best Metal Performance, Grammy Awards 2007
- Best Metal Performance, Grammy Awards 2008
Discography
- Show No Mercy - 1983
- Hell Awaits - 1985
- Reign In Blood - 1986
- South of Heaven - 1988
- Seasons In The Abyss - 1990
- Divine Intervention - 1994
- Diabolus in Musica -1998
- God Hates Us All - 2001
- Christ Illusion - 2006
- World Painted Blood - 2009
- Repentless - 2015