Tom Araya

Biography

Tomás Enrique Araya Díaz is the Chilean-American vocalist and bassist for the iconic thrash metal band Slayer. Born in Chile and moving to California at age five, Araya's powerful, aggressive vocals and solid bass lines became a cornerstone of the band's sound. Before Slayer found fame, he worked as a respiratory therapist, using his income to finance the band's debut album, 'Show No Mercy', on #Metal Blade Records#. Known for his interest in serial killers, which inspired many of his lyrics, Araya, alongside guitarist *Kerry King*, was a constant member throughout Slayer's career, defining a genre with landmark albums like 'Reign in Blood' and 'Seasons in the Abyss'.