Tag Archives: Tom Araya

Slayer to unveil new track via Scion AV

Posted by on October 28, 2014

Slayer are still rocking. That’s one of the things Kerry King says about the band in the first of three clips of the band recording a new song for Scion AV. It makes sense the car company partner with the band, as they’ve already made a concept car together. The clip shows the Kerry King and […]

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Today in Metal: ‘Reign in Blood’ by Slayer turns 28 years old

Posted by on October 7, 2014

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6_zsJ8KPP0[/youtube] Metal Insider contributor Anthony Maisano is listening to a different metal album that was released on that day every day this year. This is Slayer’s third and most famous album. Both the title track and “Angel of Death” have just become songs in the metal community, and even a bit outside it, that most people […]

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Today in duh: New Slayer album is heavy, according to Tom Araya

Posted by on September 23, 2014

Remember earlier today when we reported that John Baizley said the next Baroness album wasn’t going to be another double album? Here’s another statement that’s equally as obvious. Slayer frontman Tom Araya was talking to Liquid Metal’s Jose Mangin, and surprised, the new music coming from them is “really, really heavy.”: We actually finished up […]

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Tom Araya’s daughter responds to meme; the Jenners rock Slayer shirts

Posted by on June 16, 2014

Yesterday was Father’s Day, as those that have fathers or are fathers were all aware. Perfect opportunity to dust off a dad-related meme or two, right? That’s what iHeartRadio did yesterday with the picture of Tom Araya and his family taken at the Grammy Awards a few years back. “You could be in Slayer and […]

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This ukelele cover of Slayer’s ‘War Ensemble’ almost makes us tolerate ukelele

Posted by on May 12, 2014

[youtube]http://youtu.be/VznAYy5yL2A[/youtube] In this post-Mumford and Sons world, it’s safe to say that there are some stringed instruments that was don’t particularly need to hear for the time being. Let’s call one of them, oh I don’t know, ukulele. However, YouTube user Rob Scallon has covered Slayer’s classic “War Ensemble” on the four-stringed instrument, and it’s pretty […]

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Slayer announce worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast, release download of new song

Posted by on April 24, 2014

[youtube]http://youtu.be/bkxN9ToJf1k[/youtube] Turns out Slayer’s surprise opening at the Revolver Golden Gods awards wasn’t just to shake up the ceremony. In addition to world-premiering a new song,”Implode,” live in their three-song set, they also chose last night to announce that they will release their next album on Nuclear Blast Records through the band’s own label imprint. They’ve made […]

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Dave Lombardo discloses Slayer financials, explains reason behind split [UPDATED]

Posted by on March 12, 2014

[UPDATE] According to a post on MetalSucks, one of their contributors has written a book titled Slayer 66 2/3: The Jeff & Dave Years and says Lombardo’s number might not be accurate. According to the author, D.X. Ferris, Lombardo had to support his ex-wife Teresa after their divorce with $100,000 annually, as he was apparently getting […]

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Dave Lombardo’s relationship with former Slayer bandmates is “Non-existent”

Posted by on February 14, 2014

Slayer’s Tom Araya and Kerry King haven’t exactly remained in the good graces of some of their fans, and the split with Dave Lombardo is not the least of the reasons. Lombrado recently spoke with Planet Mosh, and it’s clear that things are at an all time low between him and his former bandmates. When […]

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Metal Insider’s Top 10: Shocking Moments of 2013

Posted by on December 23, 2013

Tis the time when everyone starts celebrating the best of the past year’s albums with a flood of “Best Of Lists”. But while 2013 was filled with great music, it also had plenty of shocking moments. While some brought joy and others brought dismay, these moments left a major impact in the metal community. With […]

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Here’s Tom Araya singing a Scorpions song

Posted by on December 16, 2013

[youtube]http://youtu.be/kFhCtq3kLk4[/youtube] Let’s go back to 1982, a year after Tom Araya joined Slayer, but a year before their debut album was released. The Scorpions’ Blackout was released in 1982 as well, and here’s a video of Tom singing the title track at Bell High School, a Los Angeles suburb, later that year. It’s a little weird […]

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