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
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
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 would have to work on the song and figure out how they wanted the song done, because they're such high-intensity songs. We figure that out first, then I go back and listen to it and go over and rehearse stuff with it and try to get a feel for the words. Tom Araya backfeelfigure share on social
I just don't write musically, but lyrically, yeah I write. Tom Araya lyricallymusicallywrite 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
Slayer fans are unforgiving. Early on in the career, if something changes, it's accepted. But 30 years down the road, in my opinion, they would rather see us do a three-piece than even try to replace Jeff, in a sense. Tom Araya acceptcareerearly share on social
I try to incorporate melody. Even though I'm screaming, I still like to think I bring melody into screaming. Tom Araya bringincorporatemelody Change image and share on social
No, I have to really focus, especially when I'm writing because I wanna be good at it. Tom Araya focusgoodwanna 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