Tom Araya

Tom Araya (born as Tomás Araya June 6, 1961 in Valparaíso, Chile) is best known as the vocalist and bassist of the thrash metal band Slayer.

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June 6 - 1961 - Valparaíso - Chile - Vocal - Bass - Thrash metal - Slayer

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Araya has also provided guest vocals to recordings by other artists, including "Iron Gland" from Alice in Chains's album Dirt, and "Terrorist" from Soulfly's album Primitive.

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Alice in Chains - Dirt - Soulfly - Primitive

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Araya has 2 children, a boy and a girl. He is married and lives in Buffalo, Texas. Tom met his wife at a Slayer show some time ago.

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Despite the anti-Christian and pseudo-Satanic nature of a good number of Slayer's songs, Araya is a devout Catholic, and used to enjoy going to church with his father when he was younger. (Interview).

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Tom was very popular and happy in High School.

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