Artist· US thrash metal band

Slayer

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Slayer is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album Reign in Blood with a 2026 Latin American tour, while former members and collaborators continue to honor the band's legacy through live performances and public tributes. The band's enduring influence is highlighted by recent events, including Yungblud's emotional festival moment supported by Slayer and Anthrax members, and new artistic references from figures like Tori Amos.

Artist· US thrash metal band

Slayer

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Loudwire Jun 1

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The 5 Best Political Thrash Metal Songs

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Louder Sound May 29

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3 articles May 27

Helmet Pepper Keenan Kirk Windstein Slayer Zakk Wylde Lamb of God Black Label Society

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire

2 articles May 27

Anthrax Iron Maiden Joe Jackson Megadeth Slayer Metallica

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Revolver May 27

DOWN announce “Strap It Down” tour with HELMET

Helmet Spirit in the Room Zakk Wylde Slayer

IQ Magazine May 26

Nederlander Concerts acquires Vina Robles Amphitheatre

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HardForce May 25

TOP 100 ROCK & METAL Top des ventes en France du 15 au 21 mai 2026

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I Don't Wanna Die On Stage'

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Iron Maiden James Hetfield Metallica Gene Simmons KISS Steve Harris Exodus

Billboard May 22

‘An Incredible Story to Tell’: Filmmaker Wes Orshoski Talks Paul Di’Anno Documentary

Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno James Hetfield Metallica Gene Simmons Steve Harris

Louder Sound May 20

“I played Doom before I was even into metal. A lot of my love of thrash comes from slaying beasts in Doom”: How Doom and its iconic soundtrack converted the next generation of metalheads

MF DOOM Metallica Bury Tomorrow Periphery Accept Pantera Slayer

2 articles May 19

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Louder Sound, NME

2 articles May 17

Iron Maiden Metallica Gene Simmons Slayer Megadeth Sepultura Lemmy Kilmister

Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound

NME May 17

Documentary about late former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s final years to be released

Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno The Darkness Metallica Slayer Megadeth Sepultura

Loudwire May 17

Official Paul Di'Anno Documentary Coming to North America in June

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4 articles May 16

Anthrax Primus Metallica Megadeth Slayer Darkthrone Mayhem

BrooklynVegan, Consequence of Sound, NME

Louder Sound May 16

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Loudwire Jun 1

Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in June

Paul McCartney Ronnie Wood Ian Paice Slayer Korn Pixies

Louder Sound May 29

"I remember us saying, ‘Well, if the band doesn’t make it, we’ll join the Marines.’" The story of the song that gave thrash metal its name

Anthrax Metallica Exodus Slayer Scott Ian

Loudwire May 27

11 '80s Metal Songs With Socially Conscious Lyrics

Accept Wolf Hoffmann Anthrax Joey Belladonna Iron Maiden Bruce Dickinson

2 articles May 27

Anthrax Iron Maiden Joe Jackson Megadeth Slayer Metallica

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound

IQ Magazine May 26

Nederlander Concerts acquires Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Neil Young Bonnie Raitt Rod Stewart Ringo Starr Slayer Death Cab for Cutie

Blabbermouth May 23

EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I Don't Wanna Die On Stage'

Exodus Megadeth Slayer Jeff Hanneman

Billboard May 22

‘An Incredible Story to Tell’: Filmmaker Wes Orshoski Talks Paul Di’Anno Documentary

Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno James Hetfield Metallica Gene Simmons Steve Harris

2 articles May 19

Weezer Taylor Swift Beyoncé The Beatles Metallica Slayer Black Sabbath Spiritbox EsDeeKid

Louder Sound, NME

NME May 17

Documentary about late former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s final years to be released

Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno The Darkness Metallica Slayer Megadeth Sepultura

4 articles May 16

Anthrax Primus Metallica Megadeth Slayer Darkthrone Mayhem

BrooklynVegan, Consequence of Sound, NME

Loudwire May 31

The 5 Best Political Thrash Metal Songs

Megadeth Metallica Dave Mustaine Slayer Sacred Reich Patti Smith

Loudwire May 28

The Stories Behind 5 Big Rock Covers of Rap + Hip Hop Songs

Drain STH Cypress Hill Disturbed Papa Roach Public Enemy Anthrax

3 articles May 27

Helmet Pepper Keenan Kirk Windstein Slayer Zakk Wylde Lamb of God Black Label Society

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire

Revolver May 27

DOWN announce “Strap It Down” tour with HELMET

Helmet Spirit in the Room Zakk Wylde Slayer

HardForce May 25

TOP 100 ROCK & METAL Top des ventes en France du 15 au 21 mai 2026

Slayer Linkin Park Nirvana Green Day Metallica Red Hot Chili Peppers

Blabbermouth May 22

PAUL DI'ANNO Documentary Director Says IRON MAIDEN Members Didn't Want To Participate In The Making Of The Film: 'It Was A Massive Bummer'

Iron Maiden James Hetfield Metallica Gene Simmons KISS Steve Harris Exodus

Louder Sound May 20

“I played Doom before I was even into metal. A lot of my love of thrash comes from slaying beasts in Doom”: How Doom and its iconic soundtrack converted the next generation of metalheads

MF DOOM Metallica Bury Tomorrow Periphery Accept Pantera Slayer

2 articles May 17

Iron Maiden Metallica Gene Simmons Slayer Megadeth Sepultura Lemmy Kilmister

Consequence of Sound, Louder Sound

Loudwire May 17

Official Paul Di'Anno Documentary Coming to North America in June

Iron Maiden Paul Di’Anno Motörhead The Damned James Hetfield Metallica

Louder Sound May 16

"Everything changed when I saw them on TV –they were one fiery, bloody package being mainlined into my brain. It was the best thing I’d ever seen in my life." Anthrax's Scott Ian on KISS, AC/DC, Metallica and what's left on his bucket list

Anthrax Scott Ian KISS AC/DC Metallica Slayer Megadeth Stormtroopers of Death The Damned Things Fall Out Boy

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