Slayer was an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo, and bassist and vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer's final lineup comprised King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt. Drummer Jon Dette was also a member of the band. In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman.
| Origin | Huntington Park, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Thrash metal |
| Years active | 1981–2019 |
| Labels | Metal Blade, Def Jam, American, Nuclear Blast |
| Associated acts | Exodus, Testament, Ice-T |
| Past members | Kerry King, Tom Araya, Jeff Hanneman, Dave Lombardo, Paul Bostaph, Jon Dette, Gary Holt |
About Slayer
One of the most influential metal bands of all time. They won two Grammys for Best Metal Performance including "Eyes of the Insane" in 2007 and "Final Six" in 2008. Guitarist Jeff Hanneman died in 2013.
Achievement of Slayer
Guitarist Gary Holt left Exodus to join Slayer in 2011 on tour, and then eventually as a band regular.
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