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[[Image:Slayer80.jpg|thumb|left|243px|Slayer during the 1980's]]
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Early in 1982, guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Jeff Hanneman]] joined bassist and vocalist [[Tom Araya]], and formed Slayer. Drummer Dave Lombardo, who met King while delivering pizzas,<ref name=DW>Lombardo, Dave. ''"Drummerworld: Dave Lombardo"'', at [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Dave_Lombardo.html Drummer World.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref> completed the lineup. The band began playing [[cover version]]s of [[Iron Maiden]] and [[Judas Priest]] songs at clubs and parties around [[Southern California]]. Early live shows relied on a heavily [[satanic]] image, featuring pentagrams, face make-up, spikes, and upside down crosses.<ref name=AMG>Huey, Steve. ''"All Music Guide Biography of Slayer"'', at [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:97yvad5kv8w3~T1 All Music.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref>
Early in 1982, guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Jeff Hanneman]] joined bassist and vocalist [[Tom Araya]], and formed Slayer. Drummer Dave Lombardo, who met King while delivering pizzas,<ref name=DW>Lombardo, Dave. ''"Drummerworld: Dave Lombardo"'', at [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Dave_Lombardo.html Drummer World.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref> completed the lineup. The band began playing [[cover version]]s of [[Iron Maiden]] and [[Judas Priest]] songs at clubs and parties around [[Southern California]]. Early shows relied on a [[satanic]] image, featuring pentagrams, face make-up, spikes, and upside down crosses.<ref name=AMG>Huey, Steve. ''"All Music Guide Biography of Slayer"'', at [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:97yvad5kv8w3~T1 All Music.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref>


Slayer recorded their first demo, a rehearsal recording featuring the songs "Fight Till Death", "Black Magic" and "The Antichrist", in 1982.<ref name=RD>Sharpe-Young, Gary. ''"Slayer Biography"'', at [http://www.rockdetector.com/officialbio,8188.sm Rock Detector.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref> The demo became widely traded in the 1980s underground tape trading scene, which also gave birth to fellow thrashers [[Metallica]], [[Overkill (band)|Overkill]], and [[Death Angel]].
Slayer recorded their first demo, a rehearsal recording featuring the songs "Fight Till Death", "Black Magic" and "The Antichrist", in 1982.<ref name="Rockdetector Biography - Years 81 to 84">{{cite web
| title = Rockdetector Biography - Years 81 to 84
| author = Garry Sharpe-Young
| publisher = Rockdetector.com
| date =
| url = http://www.rockdetector.com/officialbio,8188.sm
| accessdate = 2006-12-05 }}</ref> The demo became widely traded in the 1980s underground tape trading scene, which also gave birth to fellow thrashers [[Metallica]], [[Overkill (band)|Overkill]], and [[Death Angel]].


Combining the twin lead guitar approach of bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, with the imagery of [[Venom (band)|Venom]] and [[Mercyful Fate]], and the speed and aggression of [[hardcore punk]], Slayer developed their own style. Early works were praised for their "breakneck speed and instrumental prowess".<ref name=AMG>Huey, Steve. ''"All Music Guide Biography of Slayer"'', at [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:97yvad5kv8w3~T1 All Music.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref>
Combining the twin lead guitar approach of bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, with the imagery of [[Venom (band)|Venom]] and [[Mercyful Fate]], and the speed and aggression of [[hardcore punk]], Slayer developed their own style. Early works were praised for their "breakneck speed and instrumental prowess".<ref name=AMG>Huey, Steve. ''"All Music Guide Biography of Slayer"'', at [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:97yvad5kv8w3~T1 All Music.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref>


While opening for Bitch at the ''Woodstock Club'' in Los Angeles, Slayer were spotted by [[Brian Slagel]], a former music journalist who had recently founded [[Metal Blade Records]]. Slagel convinced the band to record an original song "Aggressive Perfector", for his upcoming ''Metal Massacre III'' compilation, released in July 1983. The song created underground buzz, and the band signed a recording contract with [[Metal Blade]]. With no recording budget, the band were forced to self-finance their debut album. Combining Tom Araya's savings, who was employed as a [[respiratory therapist]], with money borrowed from King's father, the band entered the studio in November 1983 to record their debut.<ref name=RD>Sharpe-Young, Gary. ''"Slayer Biography"'', at [http://www.rockdetector.com/officialbio,8188.sm Rock Detector.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref> The album was rushed into release by the new record label, hitting shelves just three weeks after tracks were completed.<ref name=RD>Sharpe-Young, Gary. ''"Slayer Biography"'', at [http://www.rockdetector.com/officialbio,8188.sm Rock Detector.com]; last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]].</ref>
While opening for Bitch at the ''Woodstock Club'' in Los Angeles, Slayer were spotted by [[Brian Slagel]], a former music journalist who had recently founded [[Metal Blade Records]]. Slagel convinced the band to record an original song "Aggressive Perfector", for his upcoming ''Metal Massacre III'' compilation, released in July 1983. The song created underground buzz, and the band signed a recording contract with [[Metal Blade]]. With no recording budget, the band were forced to self-finance their debut album. Combining Tom Araya's savings, who was employed as a [[respiratory therapist]], with money borrowed from King's father, the band entered the studio in November 1983 to record their debut.<ref name="Rockdetector Biography - Years 81 to 84"/> The album was rushed into release by the new record label, hitting shelves just three weeks after tracks were completed.<ref name="Rockdetector Biography - Years 81 to 84"/>
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''[[Show No Mercy]]'', released in December 1983 by [[Metal Blade Records]], succeeded in gaining the band underground popularity in the then-nascent metal community. The album sold roughly 40,000 copies worldwide, a high number for an independent metal release.<ref name=MU>German, Eric. ''Behind the Screams Pt. 2: Interview with Brian Slagel'' at [http://www.metalupdate.com/interviewmetalblade.html Metal Update.com], last accessed [[December 4]], [[2006]]</ref>
''[[Show No Mercy]]'', released in December 1983 by [[Metal Blade Records]], succeeded in gaining the band underground popularity in the then-nascent metal community. The album sold roughly 40,000 copies worldwide.<ref name="INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN SLAGEL">{{cite web
| title = INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN SLAGEL
| author = Eric German
| publisher = metalupdate.com
| date =
| url = http://www.metalupdate.com/interviewmetalblade.html
| accessdate = 2006-12-04 }}</ref>


The band's second release, the ''[[Haunting the Chapel]]'' [[extended play|EP]], was much darker and more [[thrash metal|thrash]]-oriented than its predecessor, and laid the groundwork for what the band's classic sound would become.<ref name="Slayer : Haunting the Chapel">{{cite web
The band's second release, the ''[[Haunting the Chapel]]'' [[extended play|EP]], was much darker and more [[thrash metal|thrash]]-oriented than its predecessor, and laid the groundwork for what the band's classic sound would become.<ref name="Slayer : Haunting the Chapel">{{cite web

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This article is about the thrash metal band. For Slayer (disambiguation), see Slayer (disambiguation).
Slayer

Slayer is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1982 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Huntington Park, California.[1] The band has since released ten studio albums, two live albums, and one boxed set, and remain one of the most influential thrash metal bands.

Slayer rose to fame in the 1980s as a leader of the American thrash metal movement, and helped to define the genre with their landmark 1986 release Reign in Blood, which Kerrang! magazine called "the heaviest album of all time".[2] Slayer are often credited as one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Megadeth.[3]

Often controversial, Slayer's graphic album art and lyrics have generated strong criticism amongst religious groups and the general public,[4] with topics such as serial killers, satanism, religion, warfare and the Holocaust.

History

1980s

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Slayer during the 1980's

Early in 1982, guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman joined bassist and vocalist Tom Araya, and formed Slayer. Drummer Dave Lombardo, who met King while delivering pizzas,[5] completed the lineup. The band began playing cover versions of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest songs at clubs and parties around Southern California. Early shows relied on a satanic image, featuring pentagrams, face make-up, spikes, and upside down crosses.[6]

Slayer recorded their first demo, a rehearsal recording featuring the songs "Fight Till Death", "Black Magic" and "The Antichrist", in 1982.[7] The demo became widely traded in the 1980s underground tape trading scene, which also gave birth to fellow thrashers Metallica, Overkill, and Death Angel.

Combining the twin lead guitar approach of bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, with the imagery of Venom and Mercyful Fate, and the speed and aggression of hardcore punk, Slayer developed their own style. Early works were praised for their "breakneck speed and instrumental prowess".[6]

While opening for Bitch at the Woodstock Club in Los Angeles, Slayer were spotted by Brian Slagel, a former music journalist who had recently founded Metal Blade Records. Slagel convinced the band to record an original song "Aggressive Perfector", for his upcoming Metal Massacre III compilation, released in July 1983. The song created underground buzz, and the band signed a recording contract with Metal Blade. With no recording budget, the band were forced to self-finance their debut album. Combining Tom Araya's savings, who was employed as a respiratory therapist, with money borrowed from King's father, the band entered the studio in November 1983 to record their debut.[7] The album was rushed into release by the new record label, hitting shelves just three weeks after tracks were completed.[7] Template:Sound sample box align right

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Show No Mercy, released in December 1983 by Metal Blade Records, succeeded in gaining the band underground popularity in the then-nascent metal community. The album sold roughly 40,000 copies worldwide.[8]

The band's second release, the Haunting the Chapel EP, was much darker and more thrash-oriented than its predecessor, and laid the groundwork for what the band's classic sound would become.[9] The opening track, "Chemical Warfare," has become almost a permanent addition to Slayers live setlist.[10] During 1984 Dave Mustaine recruited Kerry to play Megadeth's first live shows. Mustaine tried to get Kerry to focus on Megadeth but Kerry refused.[11] In an interview Hanneman stated "I guess we’re gonna get a new guitar player".[12] Kerrys friendship with Mustaine since deteriorated.[13]

The band's second full-length release, Hell Awaits, expanded on the darkness of Haunting the Chapel, hell and Satan were common song subjects. Musically is the band's most progressive offering, containing seven tracks. The intro to the album is a demonic-sounding voice repeating "Join us," reversed on tape to play backward, and ending with an ironic "Welcome back" before the title track proper begins.

Cover art for Reign in blood

After Hell Awaits Slayer were offered a recording deal by Rick Rubin's Def Jam Recordings, a then largely rap-based label. The band signed and quickly began working on its third album with Rubin as co-producer. 1986's Reign in Blood, labeled a "thrash metal masterpiece" by critics.[14]

South of Heaven, released in 1988, marked a significant musical departure. To contrast the speedy assault put forth on Reign in Blood, Slayer consciously slowed down the tempos and focused on sheer heaviness. Critics gave mixed reviews, The album was praised as evidence of Slayer's desire to grow musically.[15][16] The new sound disappointed a minority of the band's fans who had grown accustomed to the speed of earlier releases. The songs Mandatory Suicide and South of Heaven have become almost permanent additions to the band's live setlist.

Following the release of South of Heaven, the band recorded a thrash-metal cover of Iron Butterfly's signature song, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. This song was included on the soundtrack to the movie Less Than Zero.[17]

1990s

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Slayers eagle logo bearing similar resemblance to the Eagle atop swastika

Seasons in the Abyss was released in 1990. A video clip for the title track, Seasons in the Abyss had the band playing in the Middle East, shortly before the start of the Gulf War. Vocal overdubs on "Temptation" and a child's voice pleading underneath the track "Dead Skin Mask" about necrophile Ed Gein–as well as the title track, which originally made use of a flute.

A double live album, Decade of Aggression, was released in 1991. Slayer made an appearance at the 1992 Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington The band didn't release new material for the next three years. Slayer did record a cover of a song with rapper Ice-T for the soundtrack to the movie Judgement Night. Released on September 14, 1993 entitled "Disorder" though was actually a medley of three Exploited songs, "War", "UK '82", and "Disorder".

1994 saw the release of Divine Intervention. The new record, Slayer's first with new drummer Paul Bostaph, boasted songs about Jeffrey Dahmer ("213," his apartment number) and Reinhard Heydrich ("SS-3") amongst other themes of murder and the evils of church and government. Live Intrusion, a video of concert footage, was released the next year and features a joint cover of Venom's "Witching Hour" with Machine Head, who were Slayer's support on the spring 1995 tour. Relations between Kerry King and Robb Flynn have since badly deteriorated.[18]

In 1996, Slayer released Undisputed Attitude which was a cover album off old punk songs. The band covered songs by Minor Threat, T.S.O.L., D.R.I., D.I., Dr. Know, Verbal Abuse and even Iggy and the Stooges. Songs "Can't Stand You" and "Ddamm" were previously unreleased punk songs written by Hanneman in 1984-1985 while in an unnamed side project. The album's ending track was an original song entitled "Gemini", to date the slowest song Slayer produced.

1996 saw a lawsuit brought against the band by the parents of Elyse Pahler, who accused the band of encouraging their daughter's murderers through their lyrics. The lawsuit was dismissed in 2001, for multiple reasons including "principles of free speech, [lack of a] duty and [lack of] foreseeability" - California Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County. A second lawsuit, an amended complaint for damages against Slayer, their label and other industry and label entities, was dismissed, Judge E. Jeffrey Burke stating "I do not consider Slayer's music obscene, indecent or harmful to minors".[19]

Diabolus in Musica (Latin for "The Devil in Music")[20] was released in 1998 and marked, an altered logo, The title itself refers to Slayer, making use of the musical range referred to in the Middle Ages as The Devil's Scale. A successful world tour followed, with slayer making an appearance at the United Kingdom, Ozzfest 1998.

2000s-Present

The original cover of God Hates Us All

God Hates Us All was released on September 11, 2001. The release date was delayed, as Wal-Mart would not carry the album with the original nailed bible cover art. Slip cover inserts were made and the delay pushed the release back to 9/11. Promotional material announcing the album title and release date drew an unintended connection with the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The title track Disciple received the band their first Grammy nomination, for "Best Metal Performance" on January 8, 2002. The award was won by Tool.[21] Paul left the band shortly after the release of the album due to a chronic elbow injury. He was replaced by original drummer Dave Lombardo.[22]

The 2001 Europe tour "Tattoo the Planet", was jeopardized by the 9/11 attacks. The tour was originally set to feature Pantera, Static X, Biohazard and Vision of Disorder. Dates had to be cancelled or postponed due to flight restrictions. The bands decided to withdraw, except for Static X .[23] They were replaced by Cradle of Filth and other bands depending on the place; among them, Amorphis, In Flames, Moonspell, Children of Bodom and Necrodeath.

Slayer toured playing Reign in Blood entirety throughout fall 2003, they never did on the original album tour, under the tour banner "Still Reigning". Their playing of the final song "Raining Blood" culminated with the band being drenched in a rain of fake blood. Two live DVDs were released, (War at the Warfield and Still Reigning) and a box set (Soundtrack to the Apocalypse) featuring rarities, live CD and DVD performances and various Slayer paraphernalia. Template:Sample box start variation 2 Template:Multi-listen start Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen end Template:Sample box end

The much anticipated new album Christ Illusion was to be released on June 6, 2006. However, due to recording difficulties, the date was pushed back. This album would be the first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since Seasons in the Abyss.[24]

Instead of the full album, Slayer released Eternal Pyre on June 6, 2006, a limited-edition EP that featured the song Cult, a live performance of War Ensemble in Germany, video footage of the band recording Cult in the studio and a five minute video of a slayer fan, carveing the bands name onto his forearm. Copies were exclusively sold through Hot Topic chainstores.[25] The pressing of 5,000 CDs sold out within hours of release. Despite only having 5,000, debuted in the Finnish charts at #2.[26] Cult was released on the bands website on June 6, 2006 at 6:06am.[27]

Christ Illusion was eventually released on August 8, 2006 and immediately debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, selling over 62,000 copies.[28] This is the band's highest chart position in the United States to date, showing the 2000s to be the most commercially successful period for the band. Christ Illusion improved on their previous highest charting album Divine Intervention, which debuted at #8 in 1994.[29] The following week, Christ Illusion dropped to #44 on the charts.[30] During the week of the CD's release, the full album could be streamed on the bands MySpace page.[31]

Christ Illusion features the band's single "Cult" as well as the controversial "Jihad", concerning the 9/11 terrorist attacks by the point of view of a terrorist. A worldwide tour, The Unholy Alliance, was undertaken to support the new record. In Flames, Mastodon, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God and Thine Eyes Bleed are supporting Slayer in this tour.[32] The video for the album's second single, "Eyes of the Insane", was released on October, 2006.[33]

November 8, 2006 saw the band visit the 52nd Services Squadron located on the Spangdahlem U.S. Air Force Base in Germany. This was the first visit ever to a military base for the band.[34]

Controversy

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The lyrics of "Angel of Death" were inspired by the acts of Josef Mengele during World War II

Slayer have been accused of holding Nazi sympathies, basing this claim on the lyrics of the song "Angel of Death". The lyrics were inspired by the acts of Josef Mengele, the doctor who committed atrocities against Jewish and Roma prisoners in the name of pseudo-scientific research during World War II, and who concentration camp inmates dubbed the "Angel of Death".[35]

In addition to the controversy caused by "Angel of Death", Slayer's cover of Minor Threat's "Guilty Of Being White" raised questions about a possible message of white supremacy in the band's music. Most of the controversy surrounding the cover involved the changing of the refrain "guilty of being white" to "guilty of being right" at the song's ending.[36] This reportedly incensed Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye, who stated "that is so offensive to me."[37] Slayer fans are sometimes referred to as the Slaytanic Wehrmacht,[38] which refers to the armed forces of the Nazi-Germany.

In a 2004 interview with Tom Araya, when asked, "Did critics realize you were wallowing in parody?", Tom Araya replied, "No. People thought we were serious!...Back then you had that PMRC, who literally took everything to heart. When in actuality you're trying to create an image. You're trying to scare people on purpose". Those who disagree with critics assert that Slayer have no Nazi sympathies or racist views, and point out that Tom Araya and Dave Lombardo have Hispanic ancestry.[39]

Slayer are often labbelled Satanists due to their graphic lyrics and song titles dealing with death and Satan among other things. Tom stated they are not satanists but find the subject of satanism interesting.[40] Members Dave,Jeff and Kerry are atheist. Tom is catholic, when asked if he believed in god replied "I believe in a supreme being, yeah. But He's an all-loving God".[39]

Seventeen bus benches promoting the album Christ Illusion in Fullerton, California, were deemed offensive by city officials. They did not approve of the obscenity from the vehicles, also saying the bands name pertains to murder.[41]

The controversial cover of Slayer's "Christ Illusion"

The song "Jihad" off the album Christ Illusion sparked controversy amongst families of the 9/11 victims.[42] The song deals with the attack from the perspective of a religious terrorist.[43]

In India, the album Christ Illusion was recalled by EMI India after protests with Muslim and Christian religious groups due to the nature of the graphic artwork which depicts Christ himself mutilated, with missing arms, an eye in a sea of blood with floating heads.[44] On October 11, 2006 EMI announced that stocks had been destroyed.[44] EMI noted that it had no plans to re-release the record in India any time soon.[44]

Discography

Main article: Slayer discography

Studio albums

EPs

Members

Current members

Former members

  • Tony Scaglione - Drums (1986-1987)
  • Paul Bostaph - Drums (1992-1996, 1997-2001)
  • Jon Dette - Drums (1996-1997)

Timeline

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