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Kerry King would like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to play him in a movie
By Merlin Alderslade published
When asked who could play Kerry King in a movie, Kerry King picks out a couple of action movie legends

Slayer's headline set at Aftershock festival is a thrilling, spiritual triumph
By Joe Daly published
Still got it? Slayer never lost it. What a show!

Riot Fest deny dead festival attendee's injuries occurred during Slayer comeback show
By Matt Mills published
Stephen Shult, 58, died after sustaining injuries at Riot Fest on September 22. His friends and the festival have offered disputing accounts of what happened.

How Slayer went from thrash provocateurs to metal’s unlikeliest elder statesmen
By Steffan Chirazi & Malcolm Dome published
Some bands mellow with age – but not thrash icons Slayer

The 20 songs that defined Slayer's career (and the stories behind them)
By Dave Everley published
The ultimate guide to thrash metal titans Slayer - as told through their greatest songs

Louder Than Life festival cancels entire day – including Slayer headline slot – due to extreme weather in Kentucky
By Stef Lach published
Slayer, Anthrax and more were due to perform at day two of Louder Than Life before Hurricane Helene rolled by

Slayer’s Kerry King explains why Judas Priest were a “letdown” at 1981 gig
By Matt Mills published
Slayer’s guitarist was gutted the first time he saw Judas Priest onstage 40-plus years ago

Slayer have just played their first set in five years - see their reunion setlist and watch fiery video footage here
By Fraser Lewry published
Thrash titans Slayer have just returned to the stage after a 1759 day hiatus
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