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
Kerry King Doesn’t Understand Why Slayer Isn’t in the Rock HallKerry King Doesn’t Understand Why Slayer Isn’t in the Rock Hall"How many more decades do we have to play?"Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
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
Dave Lombardo Says Jeff Hanneman Would Fight to Keep Slayer GoingDave Lombardo Says Jeff Hanneman Would Fight to Keep Slayer GoingDrummer recalls how late guitarist was “crushed” by decision to dismiss him.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Watch Metallica Jam on Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’ + ‘Black Magic’Watch Metallica Jam on Slayer’s ‘Raining Blood’ + ‘Black Magic’Look back on footage of Metallica playing bits of two classic Slayer songs, one in rehearsal and the other onstage.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Slayer Hurricane Guy Does It AgainSlayer Hurricane Guy Does It AgainThe purest of all metalheads.Tyler SharpTyler Sharp
Nobody Thinks Slayer Is Really Going to RetireNobody Thinks Slayer Is Really Going to RetireMany of Slayer's friends and contemporaries are skeptical about their plans to call it quits.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
35 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘South of Heaven’35 Years Ago: Slayer Release ‘South of Heaven’On July 5, 1988, Slayer released their follow-up to 'Reign in Blood.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn