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

TIMELINE COMING SOON! 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 ...

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, …

Widely regarded as the ultimate thrash metal band, Slayer did much to introduce and establish the genre throughout the 1980s, alongside fellow Los Angeles natives Metal-lica and Megadeth, and New...

Slaytanic Verses Slayer unleashes "Slaytanic Verses," an unholy digital museum showcasing a deep-dive into the band's 40+ years of musical mayhem. Unveil Slayer's hidden world. Explore their …

4 days ago · The lineup for Rockahoma 2026 lineup is here, with Godsmack, Papa Roach, and Slayer headlining the festival's 20th anniversary installment

3 days ago · GODSMACK, PAPA ROACH and SLAYER, who will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal "Reign In Blood" album, are set to headline on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, …

3 days ago · The Rocklahoma music festival has announced the line-up for its 20th metal, punk and rock-heavy instalment, and the organizers have revealed that 2026's headliners are Godsmack, …