Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax.

Delve into the chronology of Slayer’s brutal reign as thrash metal pioneers, from their earliest manifestation through today.

Play all Official SLAYER music videos. In the beginning, when there were no blueprints, no set paths, no boundaries or steps to follow, SLAYER assaulted the world with its hybrid of metal and...

Slayer was formed in 1981 by Los Angeles schoolmates and guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Tom Araya soon joined on bass and vocals, and drummer Dave Lombardo joined ...

Nov 13, 2025 · Formed in 1981, SLAYER assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk – heavier, faster, and darker than the rest – and set a new standard, defining not only a genre, but an …

Feb 21, 2024 · SLAYER has officially reunited and will return to the live stage in September.

Mar 11, 2025 · Slayer Albums in Order showcase the evolution of one of thrash metal’s most aggressive and influential bands. Formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California, by Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, …

Formed in 1981, the group was founded by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal …

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Official Music video by Slayer performing the title track off the 1990 album, SEASONS IN THE ABYSS.