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Various bands from this year's Aftershock
The 10 bands that defined Aftershock festival 2024

By Joe Daly Published

From metal legends to rising stars, Aftershock was stacked with amazing moments

Music Festivals
Kerry King posing with a guitar and The Rock at a Disney event
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

Interviews
Tom Araya on stage
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!

Music Festivals
Slayer in 2016
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.

Music Festivals
Slayer in 2009
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

Tracks & Singles
Louder Than Life 2024 logo
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

Music Festivals
Judas Priest in 2024 and Kerry King in 2024
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

Concerts & Shows
Tom Araya in 2018
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

Concerts & Shows
Slayer hot sauce
Slayer have their own hot sauce now

By Matt Mills Published

Slayer’s Raining Blood hot sauce contains red ghost peppers, guaranteed to give your tastebuds a good, scorchy thrashing

Merchandise
Kerry King in 2024 and Ozzy Osbourne in 2022
Slayer’s Kerry King names his favourite Ozzy Osbourne song, and it’s one of his most obscure

By Matt Mills Published

When we asked Slayer’s guitarist to name the best Ozzy Osbourne track, he picked the deepest of deep cuts

Interviews
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