Slayer to Play ‘Reign in Blood’ in Full at Pair of Upcoming 40th Anniversary ShowsSlayer to Play ‘Reign in Blood’ in Full at Pair of Upcoming 40th Anniversary ShowsThe thrash legends retired from touring but have played special one-off shows in recent years.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
1986 Hard Rock & Metal Albums 1986 Hard Rock & Metal Albums Glam metal reached a fever pitch, thrash hit a new benchmark and former bandmates squared off against each other.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Iconic LPs Turning 40 in 2026Iconic LPs Turning 40 in 2026Feeling old yet? Don't worry, these albums will keep you young.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Dave Lombardo Recorded a Drum Track Surrounded by BeesWhen Dave Lombardo Recorded a Drum Track Surrounded by BeesSlayer icon worried that insects would think he was trying to swat them instead of playing his kit.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
15 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reinvented Themselves15 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reinvented ThemselvesSome of these are among the greatest rock and metal albums of all time.Tim CoffmanTim Coffman
New Zealand Mother Reportedly Named Her Kids Metallica, Slayer + PanteraNew Zealand Mother Reportedly Named Her Kids Metallica, Slayer + PanteraHopefully they all start a band together.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Metal Snubs: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 8 Worst OmissionsMetal Snubs: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 8 Worst OmissionsThey've got a long way to go with this genre.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Lemmy Lead New Series of Funko Pop! Rock Star FiguresAerosmith, ZZ Top, Lemmy Lead New Series of Funko Pop! Rock Star FiguresGhost, Slayer, Slipknot and others will also be immortalized in vinyl. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Green Day’s New Album Title Inspired by Slayer’s Kerry KingGreen Day’s New Album Title Inspired by Slayer’s Kerry KingIt's intense.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Why Pantera, Judas Priest + Slayer Should Have Been 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame NomineesWhy Pantera, Judas Priest + Slayer Should Have Been 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame NomineesVinnie Paul's death, Judas Priest's 50th anniversary and Slayer's farewell should have inspired the Rock Hall to honor Pantera, Priest and Slayer. Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Slayer’s Kerry King: Donald Trump Is ‘The Biggest Liar I’ve Ever Seen in Politics’Slayer’s Kerry King: Donald Trump Is ‘The Biggest Liar I’ve Ever Seen in Politics’Along with claiming Hillary Clinton is the 'safe, correct choice,' Slayer's Kerry King labeled Donald Trump as 'the biggest liar I’ve ever seen in politics.'Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann
Check Out Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’ Played On A BanjoCheck Out Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’ Played On A BanjoRob Scallon performed covered Slayer's 'Raining Blood' on a banjo.Ken KelleyKen Kelley