Slayer
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Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and vocalist/bassist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast
Slayer's original lineup, performing at the Fields of Rock in 2007. From left to right: Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya, Kerry King, and Dave Lombardo.
Jeff Hanneman was the guitarist of Slayer for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. He was the main songwriter along with Kerry King, as well as a lyricist.
Guitarist Kerry King is one of the two constant members of Slayer.
Bassist/vocalist Tom Araya was one of the two constant members of Slayer.
Exodus (band)
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Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting and lead v
Exodus performing at the Rockharz Open Air festival in 2018
Gary Holt has been the guitarist of Exodus since 1981, and is the only member to have performed on all of the band's albums.
Vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, who replaced Paul Baloff, was a member of Exodus from 1986 to their first breakup in 1993. He rejoined the band twice, from 2002 to 2004 and 2014 to 2025.
Jack Gibson has been the bass guitarist of Exodus since the band's first reunion in 1997.