Band Members: Dave Lombardo, Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya, Paul Bostaph, Kerry King
Influenced by: Venom, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Fear, Discharge, The Stooges, Judas Priest, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Black Flag, The Misfits, The Sex Pistols
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Jul 29 2008 9:00AM
by Kim Davis
Filed under: Potent Quotables
Spinner: "Seeing a 50-year-old man headbanging onstage would make me cringe." --Tom Araya While Slayer's bassist didn't confirm rumors of the band breaking up, the 47-year-old certainly hinted at the likelihood that you'll see him thrashing live for much ... Read more
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