Band/Artist of the day: Slayer

Published 2010-07-06
Today's band of the day is Slayer. This band is one of my most favorite bands. All (real) metal fans out there know that Slayer is AWESOME! Slayer is a Thrash Metal band from Huntington Park, California. They were formed in 1981. Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica, and Anthrax are considered the "Big Four" for thrash metal bands. Slayer has released 11 albums so far. The most recent album is "World Painted Blood," which was released last year.

Members:
Tom Araya (vocals/bass)
Jeff Hanneman (guitar)
Kerry King (guitar)
Dave Lombardo (drums)

Former Members:
Tony Scaglione (drums)
Paul Bostaph (drums)
Jon Dette (drums)

Albums:
Show No Mercy (1983)
Hell Awaits (1985)
Reign in Blood (1986)
South of Heaven (1988)
Seasons in the Abyss (1990)
Divine Intervention (1994)
Undisputed Attitude (1996)
Diabolus in Musica (1998)
God Hates Us All (2001)
Christ Illusion (2006)
World Painted Blood (2009)

The song playing in the background is "Raining Blood," from Slayer's 1986 album "Reign in Blood."

Slayer "South of Heaven"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwLtTa2trRs&feature=related

Slayer "Hell Awaits"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEeRL94Rzbw&feature=related

Slayer "Eyes of the Insane"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOMec-rYTbo&feature=related

Slayer Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvq7pZd7qo

Comment and Suggest other bands for band of the day. CHECK OUT SLAYER! DO IT! BECAUSE ITS EFFING SLAYER! By the way hate comments on this video will be deleted...yes they will or I will reply if I want for entertainment. STAY HEAVY! \m/ SLAYER FOR LIFE! \m/