Slayer (Tom Araya & Kerry King) Interview Flashback: The "AC/DC of Heavy Metal"

Slayer's Tom Araya and Kerry King reflect on being the AC/DC of thrash, why they went the distance, how they met, and lots more with host Christina Rowatt in this flashback to a series of interviews conducted backstage at an Australian rock festival in 2013. Produced and edited by Christina Rowatt.
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[@MrDumpitout]

I listen to Slayer interviews to hear Tom laugh.

[@sneidercortes242]

Ian DiLorenzo i also like the way tom laught

[@clintzuleger8918]

Tom Araya would make the perfect horror movie villain with that laugh. 😳😬😲😱💀💀💀

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

BEST LAUGH! I should make a video compilation that is just Tom laughing :)

[@TMBTM]

And yet I heard Kerry's laugh more often in this interview than ever in my life, lol.

[@thomasdudley4558]

Yeah he's metals Garcia

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Kerry King strikes me as a person who has created a hard outer shell to hide and protect a soft inner core... I mean I think he is actually a nice person because when he laughs I strongly get that impression... I usually know how a person is, just by their smile or laugh.

[@mofo6907]

I get that impression too not just by how he acts now but because he used to be so much more personable in older interviews. I dont know what changed

[@saltpeter7429]

He was probably shaped by a cruel impersonal business. Kerry King is a lot like Mustaine, You wont get a lot of bullshit from either. I personally think that's great, but real things aren't always safe or comfortable. Would you rather have people in your life that tell the truth? Or blowers of sunshine aimed at your orafice of choice? Real people are not going to be darlings of the media.

[@nicosimioni7363]

I really like the style of these interviews, they feel more like a relaxed conversation. Beautifully done!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thank you!

[@utyfhktfv]

Holy shit. The first video I've seen with Kerry being in his casual state without his sunglasses

[@micahrutland9021]

I didn't know Kerry had eyes...maybe just black portals to hell under those sunglasses.

[@petelake7591]

Kerry is known for his dislike of South of Heaven, but I still think his playing on that is cool. That album has a great sound, and if people say it’s a slow album then listen to the first couple of minutes of Ghosts of War, which is as fast as anything they ever recorded.

[@hinjurock70]

It's Jeff Hanneman's masterpiece.

[@baalqefel1570]

Absolutely awesome song on guitar 🤙🏻

[@Ishitonyou666]

Didn’t know that, funny cuz that’s like my 3rd favorite Album from them lol

[@chrisjones8743]

It’s one of their best albums.

[@Stitchman3875]

I think South of Heaven was a more mellow album by comparison to Reign In Blood. That was my first Slayer album. Still listen to it. Great record.

[@billgeezeriommi]

This chick is like a really good interviewer

[@MoonatikYT]

1:42 Legit the first time seeing Kerry without sunglasses offstage.

[@TheBroTee]

Tom your such a awesome dude,,,, you're proof that metal keeps you sane \,,/

[@Greystone1111]

Thank you Slayer, for putting out the four first records! The later high screaming period, is not for me. But the integrity of the boys, has always been second to none:-)

[@jensolsen7514]

The vocal lines on the first 4 is absolutely awesome...then Araya lost his way, and the band was done..

[@TIGERGUTS]

You have put all these legends at ease. The conversation flows. Great interview with SLAYER! Really well done. You're awesome.

[@neonbelly4]

1:42 rarest footage on earth

[@hyperstimmed]

Randomly seeing Les Claypool was the best part of this

[@mojopin70]

Reign in blooood...I bought the vinyl in 1986 but didn't see them live until 1992. Such a great band...

[@SoundMuzak]

I love your interviews Christina!

[@SPGRAMPA1]

Devine Intervention is my favorite Slayer album!!!1994 one of the coolest yrs in my life!!!

[@superunknown2812]

Janiken Skylarker id agree

[@scottawful2094]

Janiken Skylarker saw the tour in a small venue,so good,biohazard and machine head sucked and were completely ignored, I still ignore those two

[@SPGRAMPA1]

rexxx cooters i seen them at the shrine same line up we got in a huge rumble and got thrown out it was like 5 of us 10-12 of them we were s raping security rushed us threw us out didnt get to see slayer still a cool memory thow and machinehead that lead singer is bitch for what he did to phil

[@MMMCLXXX]

I asked for the *Cᴏᴍᴩᴀᴄᴛ Dɪsᴄ* for Christmas that year. lol _Traditional Italian Catholic family looks..._ 😓😲😨 😱🤐💥 Fucking album is still potent. *'Dittohead'* still hypes me up. I made a point of memorizing the lyrics years and years ago. It's one of the few songs I will sing along to; or make noise with words, while Tom rips an asshole.

[@hinjurock70]

That's their worst album.

[@carter358]

I love the South of Heaven album. The level of songwriting really increased with that album.

[@windwarattack2300]

Im mad at Kerry that I was born in 1976 instead of 1964 like he was...I missed out on a lot but still had great memories from back in the day with this music

[@Hellseeker1]

What's the meaning of life? Tom "Watch the Meaning of Life by Monty Python"

[@prinzdodo]

So glad to see these guys still in good shape. Gold old days.

[@mickmangles8000]

cool to see a rock chick not covered in ink ... cool channel too Christina

[@tsuki586]

I dont like Girls with tattoos.

[@Morgoth_the_Tyrant]

As a Slayer fan, who just ate chicken pot pie, I agree with Les Claypool

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Haha awesome. Best Slayer comparison of all time.

[@jim2973]

Christina is Metal!!

[@vindiesel3066]

I hate the fact that I never got to see slayer live in Sydney

[@RENEGADO_FANTASMA]

Who loves Christina too?

[@dudewholikesyou1357]

Lmao Les Claypool just shows up out of nowhere

[@roaringconvert]

He probably got a wild hair after metallica bass tryouts..ahhabahabbaba

[@trevorgrindz5556]

I've been a Slayer fan for most of my life. Many words come to mind to describe Slayer. _Scary_ isn't one of them LOL! Entertaining and fucking awesome is more like it! 🤟🏼

[@robertgutierrez8464]

Fukn " Slayer !!! Christina great interviews ... hornsUp !!!

[@jorgesaenz8986]

Literally the beat interviewer I've seen up there with Gruhammed

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thanks dude!

[@jorgesaenz8986]

@@TheVoidwithChristina keep up the good shit dude, I'll be rooting for you!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

@@jorgesaenz8986 Thanks man, that means a lot! New interview with Andy Sneap is up! He's produced a zillion metal records and is currently playing guitar with Priest on the Firepower tour. Hope you enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKplah6o8Z1f7c

[@jamesleyda365]

Hell ya..... I was at CLASH OF THE TITANS TOUR in Spokane WA 1991

[@TheGreatAlan75]

I can listen to these guys all day. I absolutely love the BIG 4.

[@Jorgetime]

I'm going to miss Slayer

[@sandymcevoy8719]

The BEST Slayer album with NO DISPUTES.......REIGHN IN BLOOD!🔥⚔💀☠💀⚔🔥

[@billcase2562]

Awesome!! Slayer forever!!!

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

These are really great interviews, well done! \m/

[@DannyV106]

Fucking nice interview! Best in years!Thanks Christina

[@lc4geoff]

Tom always looks properly happy.

[@fuzzylumpkin49]

Awesome. ^_^ Love Kerry's Cronos tattoo.

[@loganprice8998]

I love slayer! Every band member made the greatest contributions to the genre. I can listen to every album beginning to end

[@DanielMarshall909]

I think these guys are tired of doing interviews, but too polite to say it.

[@bernieburnalot]

Well put together! Cheers!

[@MedicSD]

These interviews are great! I dig your style....and you're absolutely gorgeous!

[@carpitecture]

Mentioned the Clash of the Titans tour. Saw Slayer briefly at Madison Square Garden, NYC during that tour. Briefly. From what I remember enough of, they walked off stage stating that the crowd was too fuckin' crazy for them. There were people in the audience throwing fireworks including m80s. Good times, good times!

[@ashdoglsu]

As a 13 year old I couldn’t understand how Reign In Blood had the same songs on side B of the cassette tape.

[@willt2986]

I dont think I've ever seen a slayer interview where tom doesn't laugh

[@jamesoshiro3181]

Enjoyed Tom's unique voice in metal he is second to none. Hope he's liking retirement life.

[@michaelstephen819]

Kerry starting to imitate Tom's laugh

[@MAL1C3]

Great 👍 interview

[@gabrielgunnzalez]

Les Claypool? Whaaaat

[@juanantoniocarmonacamacho3344]

The weirdest man in the world

[@andthennothing1]

And how the tables have turned, THE BASSIST IS THE SINGER Ha guitarists!

[@kevinrivera40]

I liked that short At Dawn They Sleep intro

[@cibriosis]

Tom is the kind of guy you could have a beer or 8 and talk about many things..with metallica..lets just say ulrich reminds me of someone i despide at work and would gladly see dead..kirk is cool though..i always like him as a human being

[@stupidude4]

Kerry’s alot more down to earth here, even self deprecating!

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

He's just an introvert.

[@alexandersaldana7754]

Same here 😊 buddy!. Tom is & still is A Great personal friend of mine 💯% Great Attitude ☮️ Out. "ALX" L.A. County S.O. CA.

[@AgoraphobicNews]

so cuuteee

[@TheGreatAlan75]

For those who wonder why Anthrax is part of the big 4..... Listen to : 1. metal thrashing mad 2. A.I.R. 3. Among The Living 4. Caught In A Mosh 5. In My World

[@hinjurock70]

Also "A Skeleton In The Closet", "Panic" and "Gung Ho".

[@AnkothOfficial]

Also Suzerain and Madhouse

[@120offroadllc]

My make a wish. Is to meet tom and you. If your ever in az. Im in scottsdales

[@thomasdudley4558]

Yep Alice scared the bejesus out of me in the early 70s little did I know he was a prankster jock lol

[@salmanella1275]

Glad Kerry can admit he should’ve wrote better leads lmao...slayers good dudes always have been... hanneman was the man

[@jay-ci3lc]

Oh man tom shaved his beard it was so beardful

[@120offroadllc]

I wish I could get carries glasses autographed those are the beaches the coolest looking things sorry I'm using speech text

[@servicesthankyou4032]

❤😊 Tom😊❤

[@ricwood7976]

In the picture of Kerry and Dime, Kerry looks like a cross between Michael Anthony and the guy from Dude Where’s My Car?

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Fucking lol

[@GaryGoat350]

He never lifts his arm. Kerry barely looks at the crowd anymore. Why I always go to Holts side.

[@chrispinto3351]

GaryGoat350 I met him at a autograph session at Mayhem Fest one yr& kind of a jerk.Dont seem too grateful for his fans.

[@groal1331]

I absolutely love that MeoW tee...

[@reymysterio619844]

Interviewers always piss me off

[@kevinrivera40]

Oh well

[@megazazzy1106]

Araya is an awesome guy but that laugh!

[@120offroadllc]

Tom loves the Beatles and i sent him away with a day and the life of. My father played with the who.. btw.. where can i get Kerry's sunglasses.?

[@hinjurock70]

He needs to work with a sunglass company to make a KK signature model.

[@msafer888]

Viva Chile Chile Mierda ...Viva Tom Araya..From Chile 🇨🇱🤘!

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Fuck growing up

[@seanstinchfield-mp2xm]

You’re only young once, but you can be immature your entire life!

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Kerry, you guys already did make some turns and changes that you probably shouldn't have. No different than Judas Priest whom you mention. Anybody who saw Slayer back on "South of Heaven" tour and before, absolutely knows that what they're doing now don't even come close to the energy they once produced. The original line-up is gone and so is the prestige of Slayer. And that breaks my heart. The same goes for Priest, Metallica and Megadeath. And I understand they are all older and calmer. But I feel sorry for the new fans of today. Because they totally missed out on the true greatness of Slayer and other bands that peaked 30 years ago. And when I try to explain that to these kids today, it seems they don't get that concept or even care. And that is sad. But it is what it is!

[@rockypruden4492]

Kerry King --- GOOF!

[@thelegend-vb7ep]

Les Claypool always strange

[@baalqefel1570]

I think Les was actually talking about chicken pot pie... Slayer is not chicken pot pie 🤘🏻SLAYER🤘🏻 ...I know what he meant is slayer is like eating a hot pot pie...

[@billvenner25]

I'm sorry Kerry. Slayer hasn't written a killer album since Seasons. A track or two at best with the latter stuff. Nu metal has seeped into your sound. Real Slayer fans know.

[@djohanson99]

God Hates Us All Holy Man my favorite tune off that album.. ..who cares?

[@coldvoid]

Hotness

[@Youtubesuckz976]

Krzysztof Urban the fuck

[@davidgarcia6796]

Tom umm sorry?

[@jorgeisfuckingthrash2761]

The AC/DC of *FUCKINSLAYERTHRASH

[@roaringconvert]

SLAYER IS THE BANDS LYRICS AND MUSIC...WE NOW KNOW pantera was VIN ..AND DIME and phil lied to all his fans....hahahabababba..no miltary order and his father wasnt the judge that got our sentenced reduced.........hahahahahah

[@hadara69]

I like the shade Kerry threw at Mustaine for being a "born again Christian". For anyone who wonders if Metal can be "Conservative", take note! 🙄 Nice interviews!

[@bmoremetal]

Lol Venom was never a truly serious band

[@Valera-x6d]

Том арайа какой то более жизненный )

[@roaringconvert]

KK...always the kool dick of the BAND....HAIL SLAYER!!!

[@myguitardidyermom212]

the ac/dc of heavy metal? so some great records leading up to a generation-defining masterpiece followed by decades of mediocrity with a few pretty good songs thrown as a cocktease? i think I agree with that comparison

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Hahahaha

[@113KILL5]

Every time I see killswitch appear I think of that terrible song for resident evil lol

[@ansirodesetta3014]

Love Slayer,but the comments on "Christian"put me off,let them find their own form of decency,and believing in WHAT IS..JESUS SAVES

[@robertgreen9940]

Yeah you want them around but get off of you same time here scared they're going to secure the s*** out of everybody else at your house

[@TheHorse_yes]

Hot chick! Woo-hee! 👀👀👀

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

????? Slayer fucking ripped off that HORRIBLE band Korn

[@keithcarr3895]

Slayer is going to h***

[@ansirodesetta3014]

Kerry king will burn for eternity,if he doesn't get saved

[@Joelvete6]

Ridiculous comparison. Slayer does not make the same song over and over again like that other boring party rock band.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Hey man I totally agree wholeheartedly that Slayer did a zillion more creative things.... BUT he actually said it himself during this interview: "There's nothing wrong with being the AC/DC of thrash and I think that's what we are" :)

[@HurtCow]

I've always thought of Overkill as the AC-DC of Thrash.

[@levidamiris9289]

Kerry says he doesn't want to make a bad record, Puts out exclusively weak albums for the last 15 -20 years. World painted blood has been the best thing they have done since Reign in Blood. I wish Slayer would do the right thing and Bring Dave back and and finish their touring cycle and legacy as Slayer and not just a glimmer of what they once were.

[@levidamiris9289]

God Hates us all was Mediocre at best, some good songs, lots of weak ones, weak tones and Bostoph on Drums. Its literally every ingredient needed for a bad slayer record. Also you've now made two stupid statements with nothing to support them. Nice work Brett, even Slayers recent efforts have outdone yours.

[@levidamiris9289]

Nah mate, an honest fan is an honest fan. Would you argue the same with Metallica, Megadeth or Exodus? everything they have released great because it has their name on it? I don't think thats an objective way to compare works of any band.

[@levidamiris9289]

Me too mate, I wouldn't have commented if i wasn't passionate about Slayer. Their one of my favourite bands and the first thrash band i got into. Try not to be so quick to react to others opinions. Its the love of Slayer that brought us both here in the first place. I wish you well and hope you can find some of the new bands to support when Slayer's done. Thrash lives on.

[@MrToxiclaughter]

Levi Damiris I love how the so called true fans always go from Reign In Blood to World Painted In Blood and forget about Seasons In Abyss.

[@nelsoncheng4638]

Slayer fans: have you ever read chapter 20 of the Book of Revelation from the Bible? Here it is below. Revelation 20New King James Version (NKJV) Satan Bound 1,000 Years 20 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while. The Saints Reign with Christ 1,000 Years 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. Satanic Rebellion Crushed 7 Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison 8 and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea. 9 They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them. 10 The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. The Great White Throne Judgment 11 Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20)

[@brbrbr6104]

this sheet every band have a enormous ego... e talk and talk nothing about nothing .... sad cause nirvana was a great band cause wrote good material .. slayer wrote nothing .... every record is the same notes and the same lyrics ... sepultura is good cause change the mood and everything ... salary is always the same .... sheet hate it

[@fuckwad2024]

That’s so funny that Kerry said Dime never played any practical jokes on him. I’ve literally never heard another Dime story that didn’t include the person being the brunt of a practical joke. Dime must’ve respected him a great deal