I just don't write musically, but lyrically, yeah I write. Tom Araya lyricallymusicallywrite Change image and share on social
I am not an atheist; I believe in God. But my religion ends there. I have my own personal belief system that is so strong it allows me to do what I do. I don't have to worry about going to Hell because of Slayer, you know? Everyone has a personal belief system and believes in life somehow. Tom Araya atheistbeliefbelieve share on social
Growing up, my dad drank a lot of wine, so I got a taste for, and learned how to enjoy it. He spoke a lot about flavors and differences in tastes of wine. Also, our manager, Rick Sales, is a big wine drinker; he goes to a lot of wine-tasting classes, and he's taught me about the qualities of wine. Tom Araya bigclassdad share on social
I read a book recently by a psychiatrist who was able to interview a few serial killers and she had a thesis on how you could figure these people out. And she thinks that there are things that could tell you whether someone has the potential to do that. Tom Araya bookfigureinterview share on social
Slayer has always been about the sound. We have to sound good. It has to be tight. Tom Araya goodslayersound Change image and share on social
I was born and raised Catholic, so it's in my blood. I don't go to church... I was born and raised Catholic, which is about the extent of my religion. My parents made one request: that I have my first Holy Communion. Tom Araya bearbloodcatholic share on social
We did like 12 shows, then we did the entire Ozzfest with the first half completely booked; then we did the second half with a couple days off here and there. Tom Araya bookcompletelycouple Change image and share on social
I recommend anybody go to a bookstore, go down the self-help or new-age section, and just walk those aisles. See what book jumps out at you; there's a good chance it's a book you need in your life. That's basically how I find the books that I read. Tom Araya ageaislebasically share on social
When I do interviews, I enter them with an open mind and try to answer the questions the best I can. Tom Araya answerenterinterview Change image and share on social
Whatever had been on the radio in the '60s; I mean we were always listening to the radio. Tom Araya 60slistenradio Change image and share on social