I just don't write musically, but lyrically, yeah I write. Tom Araya lyricallymusicallywrite Change image and share on social
When this genre of music started in America, Metallica was up north in California, we were in Southern California, Anthrax was on the East Coast. We each developed our own metal music, and after 30 years, we're still playing our metal music. Tom Araya americaanthraxcalifornia share on social
To fans in a festival setting it's like a picnic. You want to have a good time with your friends in that crowd. And in the background you hear the band play, 'Oh, that's my favorite song!' everyone is there to enjoy the afternoon and that's about it. Tom Araya afternoonbackgroundband 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 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
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
When I heard the idea of a Slayer wine, I tasted the wines they suggested for us. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical at first before I tasted it, but once I tried it, I thought, 'You know what? This is actually really good. A really fruity and round type of flavor for a red wine.' It's very flavorful and tasted awesome! Tom Araya awesomebiteflavor 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