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	In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.		In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.

	Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer has reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows since 2024.		Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. However, Slayer has reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows since 2024.

	==History==		==History==

Loyal to Metal: /* Band members */

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Band members

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	'''~~Final~~ ~~lineup~~'''		'''Current members'''
	* [[Kerry King]] – guitars <small>(1981–2019, ~~2024~~)</small>		* [[Kerry King]] – guitars <small>(1981–2019, 2024–present)</small>
	* [[Tom Araya]] – bass, vocals <small>(1981–2019, ~~2024~~)</small>		* [[Tom Araya]] – bass, vocals <small>(1981–2019, 2024–present)</small>
	* [[Paul Bostaph]] – drums <small>(1992–1996, 1997–2001, 2013–2019, ~~2024~~)</small>		* [[Paul Bostaph]] – drums <small>(1992–1996, 1997–2001, 2013–2019, 2024–present)</small>
	* [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] – guitars <small>(2013–2019, ~~2024~~; touring member 2011–2013)</small>		* [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] – guitars <small>(2013–2019, 2024–present; touring member 2011–2013)</small>
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Ray the Anarchist: /* Reunion (2024–present) */

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Reunion (2024–present)

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	On February 21, 2024, Slayer announced that they would play their first show since disbanding at [[Riot Fest]] on September 22, and play their second show five days later at [[Louder Than Life]].<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-slayer-returns-to-live-stage-for-first-time-in-five-years</ref> However, due to weather conditions caused by [[Hurricane Helene]], Louder Than Life canceled their September 27 shows, which included Slayer in the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Glowicki \|first=Kirby Adams and Matthew \|title=Louder Than Life cancels Friday shows due to high winds, weather. What we know \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/27/louder-than-life-cancels-friday-shows-due-to-weather/75410696007/ \|access-date=2024-09-28 \|website=The Courier-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref> The lineup of this reunion was the 2013–2019 lineup of bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]], guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] and drummer [[Paul Bostaph]].<ref name="2024revo">{{cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reuniting-2024-louder-life-and-riot-fest\|title=SLAYER reuniting for 2024 Louder Than Life and Riot Fest\|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)\|Revolver]]\|access-date=February 21, 2024\|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> They also headlined the first of four nights of the [[Aftershock Festival]] in Sacramento on October 10, 2024,<ref name="2024bravewords">{{cite web\|url=https://bravewords.com/news/slayer-pantera-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue-slipknot-and-more-confirmed-for-aftershock-2024\|title=SLAYER, PANTERA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And More Confirmed For Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]\|access-date=February 28, 2024\|date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> and while announcing this show, the band said in a statement, "There's been a lot of excited fans out there about our playing a couple of festival dates, so it's great to be able to add this last one."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slayer-reveal-one-final-u-s-festival-date-headlining-aftershock-2024\|title=Slayer reveal one final U.S. festival date, headlining Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=February 29, 2024\|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>		On February 21, 2024, Slayer announced that they would play their first show since disbanding at [[Riot Fest]] on September 22, and play their second show five days later at [[Louder Than Life]].<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-slayer-returns-to-live-stage-for-first-time-in-five-years</ref> However, due to weather conditions caused by [[Hurricane Helene]], Louder Than Life canceled their September 27 shows, which included Slayer in the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Glowicki \|first=Kirby Adams and Matthew \|title=Louder Than Life cancels Friday shows due to high winds, weather. What we know \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/27/louder-than-life-cancels-friday-shows-due-to-weather/75410696007/ \|access-date=2024-09-28 \|website=The Courier-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref> The lineup of this reunion was the 2013–2019 lineup of bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]], guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] and drummer [[Paul Bostaph]].<ref name="2024revo">{{cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reuniting-2024-louder-life-and-riot-fest\|title=SLAYER reuniting for 2024 Louder Than Life and Riot Fest\|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)\|Revolver]]\|access-date=February 21, 2024\|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> They also headlined the first of four nights of the [[Aftershock Festival]] in Sacramento on October 10, 2024,<ref name="2024bravewords">{{cite web\|url=https://bravewords.com/news/slayer-pantera-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue-slipknot-and-more-confirmed-for-aftershock-2024\|title=SLAYER, PANTERA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And More Confirmed For Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]\|access-date=February 28, 2024\|date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> and while announcing this show, the band said in a statement, "There's been a lot of excited fans out there about our playing a couple of festival dates, so it's great to be able to add this last one."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slayer-reveal-one-final-u-s-festival-date-headlining-aftershock-2024\|title=Slayer reveal one final U.S. festival date, headlining Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=February 29, 2024\|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>

	In an interview with ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King indicated that the planned shows were a one-off and that the reunion was "not going to translate into recording and it's not going to translate into touring", clarifying that "it's three shows marking five years since our final shows, a fun, 'Hey, remember us from before the [[COVID-19 pandemic\|pandemic]]?' celebration."<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Brannigan \|first=Paul \|date=June 2024 \|title=Return of the King \|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] }}</ref> In a May 2024 interview on ''Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk'', King said that while he would not rule out more Slayer shows in the future, his solo career ~~was~~ his main priority now.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-is-not-gonna-make-another-record-or-tour-again \| title=KERRY KING: 'SLAYER is Not Gonna Make Another Record' or 'Tour Again' \| date=May 16, 2024 }}</ref> When asked in an October 2024 interview with [[KSAN (FM)\|107.7 The Bone]] if more reunion shows were in the works, Bostaph said, "We played our last one… If everybody's asking that question, I am too, but I don't have the answer to that question. So, yeah, Aftershock was the last one. And we all hope that there will be more."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-slayers-two-reunion-shows-the-fans-were-hungry-for-it-and-that-made-it-special\|title=PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=October 16, 2024\|date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In October 2024, it was announced that the band would be playing at the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Suckow \|first=Alex \|date=October 30, 2024 \|title=Slayer to headline 2025 Louder Than Life after weather canceled this year's set \|url=https://www.wlky.com/article/slayer-2025-louder-than-life-louisville/62763554 \|access-date=October 30, 2024 \|work=WLKY News and Weather}}</ref>		In an interview with ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King indicated that the planned shows were a one-off and that the reunion was "not going to translate into recording and it's not going to translate into touring", clarifying that "it's three shows marking five years since our final shows, a fun, 'Hey, remember us from before the [[COVID-19 pandemic\|pandemic]]?' celebration."<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Brannigan \|first=Paul \|date=June 2024 \|title=Return of the King \|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] }}</ref> In a May 2024 interview on ''Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk'', King said that while he would not rule out more Slayer shows in the future, his solo career is his main priority now.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-is-not-gonna-make-another-record-or-tour-again \| title=KERRY KING: 'SLAYER is Not Gonna Make Another Record' or 'Tour Again' \| date=May 16, 2024 }}</ref> When asked in an October 2024 interview with [[KSAN (FM)\|107.7 The Bone]] if more reunion shows were in the works, Bostaph said, "We played our last one… If everybody's asking that question, I am too, but I don't have the answer to that question. So, yeah, Aftershock was the last one. And we all hope that there will be more."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-slayers-two-reunion-shows-the-fans-were-hungry-for-it-and-that-made-it-special\|title=PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=October 16, 2024\|date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In October 2024, it was announced that the band would be playing at the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Suckow \|first=Alex \|date=October 30, 2024 \|title=Slayer to headline 2025 Louder Than Life after weather canceled this year's set \|url=https://www.wlky.com/article/slayer-2025-louder-than-life-louisville/62763554 \|access-date=October 30, 2024 \|work=WLKY News and Weather}}</ref>

	==Musical style==		==Musical style==

UndergroundMan3000 at 21:43, 1 November 2024

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	In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.		In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.

	Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer ~~have~~ reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows since 2024.		Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer has reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows since 2024.

	==History==		==History==

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	In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.		In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.

	Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows in 2024 ~~and later in 2025~~.		Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer have reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows since 2024.

	==History==		==History==

Ray the Anarchist at 11:36, 31 October 2024

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	In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.		In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.

	Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer ~~later~~ reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows in 2024 and 2025.		Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows in 2024 and later in 2025.

	==History==		==History==

UndergroundMan3000: /* Reunion (2024–present) */

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Reunion (2024–present)

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	On February 21, 2024, Slayer announced that they would play their first show since disbanding at [[Riot Fest]] on September 22, and play their second show five days later at [[Louder Than Life]].<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-slayer-returns-to-live-stage-for-first-time-in-five-years</ref> However, due to weather conditions caused by [[Hurricane Helene]], Louder Than Life canceled their September 27 shows, which included Slayer in the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Glowicki \|first=Kirby Adams and Matthew \|title=Louder Than Life cancels Friday shows due to high winds, weather. What we know \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/27/louder-than-life-cancels-friday-shows-due-to-weather/75410696007/ \|access-date=2024-09-28 \|website=The Courier-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref> The lineup of this reunion was the 2013–2019 lineup of bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]], guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] and drummer [[Paul Bostaph]].<ref name="2024revo">{{cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reuniting-2024-louder-life-and-riot-fest\|title=SLAYER reuniting for 2024 Louder Than Life and Riot Fest\|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)\|Revolver]]\|access-date=February 21, 2024\|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> They also headlined the first of four nights of the [[Aftershock Festival]] in Sacramento on October 10, 2024,<ref name="2024bravewords">{{cite web\|url=https://bravewords.com/news/slayer-pantera-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue-slipknot-and-more-confirmed-for-aftershock-2024\|title=SLAYER, PANTERA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And More Confirmed For Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]\|access-date=February 28, 2024\|date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> and while announcing this show, the band said in a statement, "There's been a lot of excited fans out there about our playing a couple of festival dates, so it's great to be able to add this last one."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slayer-reveal-one-final-u-s-festival-date-headlining-aftershock-2024\|title=Slayer reveal one final U.S. festival date, headlining Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=February 29, 2024\|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>		On February 21, 2024, Slayer announced that they would play their first show since disbanding at [[Riot Fest]] on September 22, and play their second show five days later at [[Louder Than Life]].<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-slayer-returns-to-live-stage-for-first-time-in-five-years</ref> However, due to weather conditions caused by [[Hurricane Helene]], Louder Than Life canceled their September 27 shows, which included Slayer in the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Glowicki \|first=Kirby Adams and Matthew \|title=Louder Than Life cancels Friday shows due to high winds, weather. What we know \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/27/louder-than-life-cancels-friday-shows-due-to-weather/75410696007/ \|access-date=2024-09-28 \|website=The Courier-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref> The lineup of this reunion was the 2013–2019 lineup of bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]], guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] and drummer [[Paul Bostaph]].<ref name="2024revo">{{cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reuniting-2024-louder-life-and-riot-fest\|title=SLAYER reuniting for 2024 Louder Than Life and Riot Fest\|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)\|Revolver]]\|access-date=February 21, 2024\|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> They also headlined the first of four nights of the [[Aftershock Festival]] in Sacramento on October 10, 2024,<ref name="2024bravewords">{{cite web\|url=https://bravewords.com/news/slayer-pantera-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue-slipknot-and-more-confirmed-for-aftershock-2024\|title=SLAYER, PANTERA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And More Confirmed For Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]\|access-date=February 28, 2024\|date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> and while announcing this show, the band said in a statement, "There's been a lot of excited fans out there about our playing a couple of festival dates, so it's great to be able to add this last one."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slayer-reveal-one-final-u-s-festival-date-headlining-aftershock-2024\|title=Slayer reveal one final U.S. festival date, headlining Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=February 29, 2024\|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>

	In an interview with ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King indicated that the planned shows were a one-off and that the reunion was "not going to translate into recording and it's not going to translate into touring", clarifying that "it's three shows marking five years since our final shows, a fun, 'Hey, remember us from before the [[COVID-19 pandemic\|pandemic]]?' celebration."<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Brannigan \|first=Paul \|date=June 2024 \|title=Return of the King \|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] }}</ref> In a May 2024 interview on ''Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk'', King said that while he would not rule out more Slayer shows in the future, his solo career was his main priority now.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-is-not-gonna-make-another-record-or-tour-again \| title=KERRY KING: 'SLAYER is Not Gonna Make Another Record' or 'Tour Again' \| date=May 16, 2024 }}</ref> When asked in an October 2024 interview with [[KSAN (FM)\|107.7 The Bone]] if more reunion shows were in the works, Bostaph said, "We played our last one… If everybody's asking that question, I am too, but I don't have the answer to that question. So, yeah, Aftershock was the last one. And we all hope that there will be more."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-slayers-two-reunion-shows-the-fans-were-hungry-for-it-and-that-made-it-special\|title=PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=October 16, 2024\|date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In October 2024, it was announced that the band would be playing at Louder Than Life ~~2025~~.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Suckow \|first=Alex \|date=October 30, 2024 \|title=Slayer to headline 2025 Louder Than Life after weather canceled this year's set \|url=https://www.wlky.com/article/slayer-2025-louder-than-life-louisville/62763554 \|access-date=October 30, 2024 \|work=WLKY News and Weather}}</ref>		In an interview with ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King indicated that the planned shows were a one-off and that the reunion was "not going to translate into recording and it's not going to translate into touring", clarifying that "it's three shows marking five years since our final shows, a fun, 'Hey, remember us from before the [[COVID-19 pandemic\|pandemic]]?' celebration."<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Brannigan \|first=Paul \|date=June 2024 \|title=Return of the King \|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] }}</ref> In a May 2024 interview on ''Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk'', King said that while he would not rule out more Slayer shows in the future, his solo career was his main priority now.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-is-not-gonna-make-another-record-or-tour-again \| title=KERRY KING: 'SLAYER is Not Gonna Make Another Record' or 'Tour Again' \| date=May 16, 2024 }}</ref> When asked in an October 2024 interview with [[KSAN (FM)\|107.7 The Bone]] if more reunion shows were in the works, Bostaph said, "We played our last one… If everybody's asking that question, I am too, but I don't have the answer to that question. So, yeah, Aftershock was the last one. And we all hope that there will be more."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-slayers-two-reunion-shows-the-fans-were-hungry-for-it-and-that-made-it-special\|title=PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=October 16, 2024\|date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In October 2024, it was announced that the band would be playing at the 2025 edition of Louder Than Life.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Suckow \|first=Alex \|date=October 30, 2024 \|title=Slayer to headline 2025 Louder Than Life after weather canceled this year's set \|url=https://www.wlky.com/article/slayer-2025-louder-than-life-louisville/62763554 \|access-date=October 30, 2024 \|work=WLKY News and Weather}}</ref>

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	The members of Slayer had expressed mixed opinions about a reunion. When asked by the ''Let There Be Talk'' podcast in June 2020 about the possibility of the band ever reforming, Holt stated, "If it does, if it ever happens, it has nothing to do with me. Someone else would call and say, 'We wanna [do this].' To my knowledge, it's done. And I think it ''should'' be that way. The band went out fucking on a bang, went out on Slayer's terms, and how many people get to say they did that?".<ref>{{cite web\|title=GARY HOLT On Whether SLAYER Will Ever Reunite: 'To My Knowledge, It's Done'\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gary-holt-on-whether-slayer-will-ever-reunite-to-my-knowledge-its-done/\|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|date=June 8, 2020\|access-date=June 8, 2020}}</ref> Holt stated in March 2021 that he was open to a potential Slayer reunion, but it was unlikely to happen in the near future: "Look, if the powers that be ever—like, in a year or something—said, 'Hey, you know what? We feel like playing some shows,' I'm there to do it. But those aren't decisions for me to make, or even me to really speculate on. As far as my knowledge, the band is over, and the final show was November 30, 2019. And I'm full speed ahead with Exodus now."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/will-slayer-ever-reunite-for-a-show-or-tour-gary-holt-responds/\|title=Will SLAYER Ever Reunite For A Show Or Tour? GARY HOLT Responds\|website=Blabbermouth.net\|access-date=March 7, 2021\|date=March 7, 2021}}</ref> In October 2021, King expressed regret that Slayer had retired "too early." While congratulating [[Machine Head (band)\|Machine Head]] on their 30th anniversary as a band, he said, "Apparently, it's 30 years, which is quite an achievement. Not a lot of bands get there. We did, and then we quit too early. Fuck us. Fuck me. I hate fucking not playing."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-retired-too-early/\|title=KERRY KING: SLAYER Retired 'Too Early'\|website=Blabbermouth.net\|access-date=October 15, 2021\|date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> When interviewed two months later by ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King did not rule out the possibility of any more "Big Four" shows with [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]] and Anthrax, but expressed doubt that a Slayer reunion would ever happen: "The way that I'm moving forward is I don't think Slayer are ever going to play again. There's no business of me playing by myself!"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/slayers-kerry-king-dave-mustaine-helped-metallica-become-what-metallica-is\|title=Slayer's Kerry King: "Dave Mustaine helped Metallica become what Metallica is"\|website=[[Metal Hammer\|loudersound.com]]\|access-date=December 17, 2021\|date=December 15, 2021}}</ref> King's wife Ayesha had also ruled out the possibility of a Slayer reunion, insisting that her husband and Araya would "never be Slayer again".<ref name="neverbeslayer">{{cite web\|title=TOM ARAYA And KERRY KING 'Will Never Be SLAYER Again'\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/tom-araya-and-kerry-king-will-never-be-slayer-again/\|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|date=August 28, 2020\|access-date=September 1, 2020}}</ref> In a February 2024 interview with ''Rolling Stone'', King clarified that a reunion of the band was unlikely: "Could Slayer play a show again? I'm sure there's a scenario. Am I looking for it? No, I'm just getting ready to start my career. So if that happens, it happens. But I'm going to be doing this [solo band] for the next 10 years at least." King revealed in the same interview that he has not spoken to Araya since the band's split. King also says that his relationship with Araya is positive, but his relation with that of former drummer Dave Lombardo is estranged. Talking about that situation, King said that Lombardo "was listening to this woman that was his attorney at the time, and she thought we had Metallica money, which we've never had fucking Metallica money. So she's just blowing shit in his ear, and he thinks he should be getting more than he should be getting."<ref name="rollingstone.com"/>		The members of Slayer had expressed mixed opinions about a reunion. When asked by the ''Let There Be Talk'' podcast in June 2020 about the possibility of the band ever reforming, Holt stated, "If it does, if it ever happens, it has nothing to do with me. Someone else would call and say, 'We wanna [do this].' To my knowledge, it's done. And I think it ''should'' be that way. The band went out fucking on a bang, went out on Slayer's terms, and how many people get to say they did that?".<ref>{{cite web\|title=GARY HOLT On Whether SLAYER Will Ever Reunite: 'To My Knowledge, It's Done'\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gary-holt-on-whether-slayer-will-ever-reunite-to-my-knowledge-its-done/\|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|date=June 8, 2020\|access-date=June 8, 2020}}</ref> Holt stated in March 2021 that he was open to a potential Slayer reunion, but it was unlikely to happen in the near future: "Look, if the powers that be ever—like, in a year or something—said, 'Hey, you know what? We feel like playing some shows,' I'm there to do it. But those aren't decisions for me to make, or even me to really speculate on. As far as my knowledge, the band is over, and the final show was November 30, 2019. And I'm full speed ahead with Exodus now."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/will-slayer-ever-reunite-for-a-show-or-tour-gary-holt-responds/\|title=Will SLAYER Ever Reunite For A Show Or Tour? GARY HOLT Responds\|website=Blabbermouth.net\|access-date=March 7, 2021\|date=March 7, 2021}}</ref> In October 2021, King expressed regret that Slayer had retired "too early." While congratulating [[Machine Head (band)\|Machine Head]] on their 30th anniversary as a band, he said, "Apparently, it's 30 years, which is quite an achievement. Not a lot of bands get there. We did, and then we quit too early. Fuck us. Fuck me. I hate fucking not playing."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-retired-too-early/\|title=KERRY KING: SLAYER Retired 'Too Early'\|website=Blabbermouth.net\|access-date=October 15, 2021\|date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> When interviewed two months later by ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King did not rule out the possibility of any more "Big Four" shows with [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]] and Anthrax, but expressed doubt that a Slayer reunion would ever happen: "The way that I'm moving forward is I don't think Slayer are ever going to play again. There's no business of me playing by myself!"<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/slayers-kerry-king-dave-mustaine-helped-metallica-become-what-metallica-is\|title=Slayer's Kerry King: "Dave Mustaine helped Metallica become what Metallica is"\|website=[[Metal Hammer\|loudersound.com]]\|access-date=December 17, 2021\|date=December 15, 2021}}</ref> King's wife Ayesha had also ruled out the possibility of a Slayer reunion, insisting that her husband and Araya would "never be Slayer again".<ref name="neverbeslayer">{{cite web\|title=TOM ARAYA And KERRY KING 'Will Never Be SLAYER Again'\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/tom-araya-and-kerry-king-will-never-be-slayer-again/\|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|date=August 28, 2020\|access-date=September 1, 2020}}</ref> In a February 2024 interview with ''Rolling Stone'', King clarified that a reunion of the band was unlikely: "Could Slayer play a show again? I'm sure there's a scenario. Am I looking for it? No, I'm just getting ready to start my career. So if that happens, it happens. But I'm going to be doing this [solo band] for the next 10 years at least." King revealed in the same interview that he has not spoken to Araya since the band's split. King also says that his relationship with Araya is positive, but his relation with that of former drummer Dave Lombardo is estranged. Talking about that situation, King said that Lombardo "was listening to this woman that was his attorney at the time, and she thought we had Metallica money, which we've never had fucking Metallica money. So she's just blowing shit in his ear, and he thinks he should be getting more than he should be getting."<ref name="rollingstone.com"/>

	===Reunion ~~and second hiatus~~ (2024–present)===		===Reunion (2024–present)===
	On February 21, 2024, Slayer announced that they would play their first show since disbanding at [[Riot Fest]] on September 22, and play their second show five days later at [[Louder Than Life]].<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-slayer-returns-to-live-stage-for-first-time-in-five-years</ref> However, due to weather conditions caused by [[Hurricane Helene]], Louder Than Life canceled their September 27 shows, which included Slayer in the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Glowicki \|first=Kirby Adams and Matthew \|title=Louder Than Life cancels Friday shows due to high winds, weather. What we know \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/27/louder-than-life-cancels-friday-shows-due-to-weather/75410696007/ \|access-date=2024-09-28 \|website=The Courier-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref> The lineup of this reunion was the 2013–2019 lineup of bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]], guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] and drummer [[Paul Bostaph]].<ref name="2024revo">{{cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reuniting-2024-louder-life-and-riot-fest\|title=SLAYER reuniting for 2024 Louder Than Life and Riot Fest\|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)\|Revolver]]\|access-date=February 21, 2024\|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> They also headlined the first of four nights of the [[Aftershock Festival]] in Sacramento on October 10, 2024,<ref name="2024bravewords">{{cite web\|url=https://bravewords.com/news/slayer-pantera-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue-slipknot-and-more-confirmed-for-aftershock-2024\|title=SLAYER, PANTERA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And More Confirmed For Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]\|access-date=February 28, 2024\|date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> and while announcing this show, the band said in a statement, "There's been a lot of excited fans out there about our playing a couple of festival dates, so it's great to be able to add this last one."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slayer-reveal-one-final-u-s-festival-date-headlining-aftershock-2024\|title=Slayer reveal one final U.S. festival date, headlining Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=February 29, 2024\|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>		On February 21, 2024, Slayer announced that they would play their first show since disbanding at [[Riot Fest]] on September 22, and play their second show five days later at [[Louder Than Life]].<ref>https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-slayer-returns-to-live-stage-for-first-time-in-five-years</ref> However, due to weather conditions caused by [[Hurricane Helene]], Louder Than Life canceled their September 27 shows, which included Slayer in the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Glowicki \|first=Kirby Adams and Matthew \|title=Louder Than Life cancels Friday shows due to high winds, weather. What we know \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/09/27/louder-than-life-cancels-friday-shows-due-to-weather/75410696007/ \|access-date=2024-09-28 \|website=The Courier-Journal \|language=en-US}}</ref> The lineup of this reunion was the 2013–2019 lineup of bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]], guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]] and drummer [[Paul Bostaph]].<ref name="2024revo">{{cite web\|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reuniting-2024-louder-life-and-riot-fest\|title=SLAYER reuniting for 2024 Louder Than Life and Riot Fest\|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)\|Revolver]]\|access-date=February 21, 2024\|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> They also headlined the first of four nights of the [[Aftershock Festival]] in Sacramento on October 10, 2024,<ref name="2024bravewords">{{cite web\|url=https://bravewords.com/news/slayer-pantera-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue-slipknot-and-more-confirmed-for-aftershock-2024\|title=SLAYER, PANTERA, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT And More Confirmed For Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]\|access-date=February 28, 2024\|date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> and while announcing this show, the band said in a statement, "There's been a lot of excited fans out there about our playing a couple of festival dates, so it's great to be able to add this last one."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.kerrang.com/slayer-reveal-one-final-u-s-festival-date-headlining-aftershock-2024\|title=Slayer reveal one final U.S. festival date, headlining Aftershock 2024\|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]\|access-date=February 29, 2024\|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>

	In an interview with ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King indicated that the planned shows were a one-off and that the reunion was "not going to translate into recording and it's not going to translate into touring", clarifying that "it's three shows marking five years since our final shows, a fun, 'Hey, remember us from before the [[COVID-19 pandemic\|pandemic]]?' celebration."<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Brannigan \|first=Paul \|date=June 2024 \|title=Return of the King \|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] }}</ref> In a May 2024 interview on ''Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk'', King said that while he would not rule out more Slayer shows in the future, his solo career was his main priority now.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-is-not-gonna-make-another-record-or-tour-again \| title=KERRY KING: 'SLAYER is Not Gonna Make Another Record' or 'Tour Again' \| date=May 16, 2024 }}</ref> When asked in an October 2024 interview with [[KSAN (FM)\|107.7 The Bone]] if more reunion shows were in the works, Bostaph said, "We played our last one… If everybody's asking that question, I am too, but I don't have the answer to that question. So, yeah, Aftershock was the last one. And we all hope that there will be more."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-slayers-two-reunion-shows-the-fans-were-hungry-for-it-and-that-made-it-special\|title=PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=October 16, 2024\|date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In October of 2024, it was announced that the band would be playing at Louder Than Life 2025.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Suckow \|first=Alex \|date=October 30, 2024 \|title=Slayer to headline 2025 Louder Than Life after weather canceled this year's set \|url=https://www.wlky.com/article/slayer-2025-louder-than-life-louisville/62763554 \|access-date=October 30, 2024 \|work=WLKY News and Weather}}</ref>		In an interview with ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', King indicated that the planned shows were a one-off and that the reunion was "not going to translate into recording and it's not going to translate into touring", clarifying that "it's three shows marking five years since our final shows, a fun, 'Hey, remember us from before the [[COVID-19 pandemic\|pandemic]]?' celebration."<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Brannigan \|first=Paul \|date=June 2024 \|title=Return of the King \|magazine=[[Metal Hammer]] }}</ref> In a May 2024 interview on ''Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk'', King said that while he would not rule out more Slayer shows in the future, his solo career was his main priority now.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kerry-king-slayer-is-not-gonna-make-another-record-or-tour-again \| title=KERRY KING: 'SLAYER is Not Gonna Make Another Record' or 'Tour Again' \| date=May 16, 2024 }}</ref> When asked in an October 2024 interview with [[KSAN (FM)\|107.7 The Bone]] if more reunion shows were in the works, Bostaph said, "We played our last one… If everybody's asking that question, I am too, but I don't have the answer to that question. So, yeah, Aftershock was the last one. And we all hope that there will be more."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/paul-bostaph-reflects-on-slayers-two-reunion-shows-the-fans-were-hungry-for-it-and-that-made-it-special\|title=PAUL BOSTAPH Reflects On SLAYER's Two Reunion Shows: The Fans 'Were Hungry For It, And That Made It Special'\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=October 16, 2024\|date=October 16, 2024}}</ref> In October 2024, it was announced that the band would be playing at Louder Than Life 2025.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Suckow \|first=Alex \|date=October 30, 2024 \|title=Slayer to headline 2025 Louder Than Life after weather canceled this year's set \|url=https://www.wlky.com/article/slayer-2025-louder-than-life-louisville/62763554 \|access-date=October 30, 2024 \|work=WLKY News and Weather}}</ref>

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	'''Slayer''' ~~was~~ an American [[thrash metal]] band from [[Huntington Park, California]], formed in 1981 by guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Jeff Hanneman]], drummer [[Dave Lombardo]] and bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]]. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of [[thrash metal]], alongside [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]], and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]]. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer [[Paul Bostaph]] and guitarist [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]], who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer [[Jon Dette]] was also a member of the band.		'''Slayer''' is an American [[thrash metal]] band from [[Huntington Park, California]], formed in 1981 by guitarists [[Kerry King]] and [[Jeff Hanneman]], drummer [[Dave Lombardo]] and bassist/vocalist [[Tom Araya]]. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of [[thrash metal]], alongside [[Metallica]], [[Megadeth]], and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]]. Slayer's final lineup consisted of King, Araya, drummer [[Paul Bostaph]] and guitarist [[Gary Holt (musician)\|Gary Holt]], who initially joined as a touring member in 2011 before joining the band permanently after Hanneman's death in 2013. Drummer [[Jon Dette]] was also a member of the band.

	In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.		In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as [[serial killer]]s, [[torture]], [[genocide]], [[organized crime]], [[secret society\|secret societies]], [[occultism]], [[terrorism]], [[religion]] or [[antireligion]], [[fascism]], [[racism]] and [[war]], have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, ''[[Reign in Blood]]'' (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.

	Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer later reunited to perform ~~two~~ reunion shows in 2024.		Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received [[RIAA certification\|gold certification]] in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The band has received five [[Grammy Award]] nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "[[Eyes of the Insane]]" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album ''[[Christ Illusion]]'' (2006). Slayer announced in 2018 that it would embark on a [[Slayer Farewell Tour\|farewell tour]], which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which they disbanded. Slayer later reunited to perform a handful of reunion shows in 2024 and 2025.

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