When this genre of music started in America, Metallica was up north in California, we were in Southern California, Anthrax was on the East Coast. We each developed our own metal music, and after 30 years, we're still playing our… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
I read true crime books, and I read when people do case studies of stuff. I'm into books like that. Case studies or forensics… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
Growing up, my dad drank a lot of wine, so I got a taste for, and learned how to enjoy it. He spoke a… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
Our album 'Show No Mercy' came out in late '83, and we did three or four shows in San Francisco after the release. That… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
No, I have to really focus, especially when I'm writing because I wanna be good at it — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
Yeah, yeah I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions towards the band. The biggest one is that we're Satan worshippers, but next to… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
A good wine has many qualities I think. If drunk moderately, it is healthy and good for your heart. — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
When I do interviews, I enter them with an open mind and try to answer the questions the best I can. — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
After that I didn't listen to music as much because '70s music just wasn't... I remember all the songs, but it wasn't because I… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
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… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
We just bought a new house, so my wife's been doing all the moving and other stuff, so I would like to go home… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
I am not an atheist; I believe in God. But my religion ends there. I have my own personal belief system that is so… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
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… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
When you're in a club or a theater or even an arena, yeah, you want visuals, you want a good light show. But Slayer… — Tom Araya Copy Share Image
