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The iconic thrash metal band Slayer‘s main vocalist and bassist Tom Araya will be the Grand Marshal of the Liqui Moly-sponsored 400 on Sunday, May 3, at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, as per Blabbermouth. As Texas Motor Speedway commemorates its 30th anniversary season, Araya will give the order for drivers to start their engines prior to the §th 400 (2:30 p.m. CT, TV: FS1, Radio: PRN, SiriusXM).
Excited to be the Grand Marshal for the Würth 400, Slayer, NASCAR reign in speed!
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The American thrash metal group Slayer, based in Huntington Park, California, was founded in 1981 by drummer Dave Lombardo, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, and guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman. Slayer was one of the “big four” bands of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax, thanks to their fast-paced, violent sound. King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph, and guitarist Gary Holt make up Slayer‘s current lineup. Holt joined the band as a touring musician in 2011 before becoming a permanent member following Hanneman’s death in 2013; drummer Jon Dette was previously a member.
King, Hanneman, and Araya wrote lyrics for the band’s original lineup, while King and Hanneman wrote all of the music. The band’s lyrics and album art, which address subjects including racism, fascism, religion, terrorism, occultism, serial killers, and war, have led to lawsuits, delays, record bans, and criticism from religious organisations. Nonetheless, the band’s third album, “Reign in Blood” (1986), has been regarded as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums. Numerous bands have identified its songs as having a significant musical, visual, and lyrical influence.
