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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. | + | '''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. |
== Members == | == Members == | ||
*Tom Araya- Bass/vocals | *Tom Araya- Bass/vocals | ||
*Kerry King- Guitars | *Kerry King- Guitars | ||
| − | * | + | *Gary Holt- Guitars |
*Paul Bostaph- Drums | *Paul Bostaph- Drums | ||
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*''Christ Illusion'' - 2006 | *''Christ Illusion'' - 2006 | ||
*''World Painted Blood'' - 2009 | *''World Painted Blood'' - 2009 | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Repentless'' - 2015 |
[[Category:Trash Metal Bands]] | [[Category:Trash Metal Bands]] | ||
Revision as of 00:55, February 7, 2021
| Slayer
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| Country | United States |
| Style | Heavy Metal Trash Metal |
| Year | 1981 |
Slayer is 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.
Members
- Tom Araya- Bass/vocals
- Kerry King- Guitars
- Gary Holt- Guitars
- Paul Bostaph- Drums
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 en Musica -1998
- God Hates Us All - 2001
- Christ Illusion - 2006
- World Painted Blood - 2009
- Repentless - 2015