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Slayer is one of the most influential bands in heavy metal history. Steve Huey of AllMusic believes the musical style of Slayer makes the band stronger than the other members of the "Big Four" thrash metal bands Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax, all of which rose to fame during the 1980s.
Members of the heavy metal band Slayer. Pages in category "Slayer members" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
[3] Along with King, Araya is one of the two original members to remain in Slayer for the entire length of the band's career, having been in the band since 1981. Araya at Gods of Metal 2008. In 2006, Araya underwent gallbladder surgery, which disrupted The Unholy Alliance tour. Originally set to launch on June 6, the tour was postponed to June 13.
Jeffrey John Hanneman (January 31, 1964 – May 2, 2013) was an American musician, best known as a founding member and co-lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Slayer. Hanneman composed both music and lyrics for every Slayer album until his death in 2013.
Name of song, lyric/music writer(s), original release, and year of release Song Lyric writer(s) Music writer(s) Original release Year Ref. "213" Tom Araya: Jeff Hanneman: Divine Intervention: 1994 [1] "Abolish Government / Superficial Love" ‡ (T.S.O.L. cover) Jack Grisham Ron Emory Mike Roche Todd Barnes Undisputed Attitude: 1996 [2] "Addict ...
David Lombardo (born February 16, 1965) is a Cuban-American drummer, best known as a co-founding member of the thrash metal band Slayer.He currently plays drums with Fantômas, Dead Cross, [2] Mr. Bungle, Empire State Bastard, and Misfits.
Kerry Ray King (born June 3, 1964) [1] is an American musician, best known for being the co-lead guitarist and songwriter of thrash metal band Slayer. He co-founded the band with Jeff Hanneman in 1981 and is one of two members to stay with the band for its 44-year existence, along with Tom Araya. During Slayer's hiatus from 2019 to 2024, King ...
Paul Steven Bostaph (born March 4, 1964 [1]) is an American drummer best known as a member of the thrash metal band Slayer, initially from 1992 to 2001, again from 2013 to 2019, and in 2024, after the reunion. His drumming career began in 1984 when he was 20 years old.