Slayer

The ultimate Motorhead playlist (as picked by Metallica, Judas Priest and more)

By Rich Hobson published 11 March 26

We asked some of metal's biggest names to share which Motorhead songs mean most to them

Ghostly keychains, vinyl box sets & classic tees: Ditch the chocolates and discover an alternative take on Mother's Day gifts

By Scott Munro published 11 March 26

Mother's Day takes place on March 15 and if you're struggling for a present, I've picked out a pile of rock and metal-themed gifts that are far from boring

How a crazy riot got Slayer banned from a famous Hollywood venue for 25 years

By Stephen Hill published 6 March 26

Slayer were used to controversy, but when they rocked up to play the Hollywood Palladium in 1988, they didn't expect this.

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax and more remember how thrash metal took over the world 40 years ago

By Jon Hotten published 30 January 26

1986 was the year where thrash metal broke through. We got the genre’s leading bands to look back on those whirlwind 12 months.

The story of Slayer 'going nu metal' and regretting it almost immediately

By Steve Hill published 26 November 25

When Slayer began to dabble with contemporary influences in the 90s, it didn't end well for them

"It was my first time hearing heavy metal – and I was terrified of it." Here are 8 spooky metal classics you need on your Halloween playlist this year

By Merlin Alderslade published 31 October 25

Team Metal Hammer picks out some of the spookiest and most terrifying tracks you need to metal up your Halloween mix in 2025

The story of Slayer’s Angel Of Death – the fastest, freakiest and most controversial song in thrash metal history

By Dave Everley published 23 October 25

The opening song from 1986’s Reign In Blood affirmed Slayer as thrash metal’s scariest scare-mongers