Greatest Heavy Metal Icons of All Time
Tom Araya (Slayer) or Corey Taylor (Slipknot)
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Why This Battle Matters
What happens when the frenzied pulse of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor collides with the relentless thrash of Slayer’s Tom Araya in an epic GoatWars face-off? It’s not just about contrasting Taylor's raw, boundary-pushing vocal intensity with Araya's pioneering screams that defined a genre—it’s a battle for the soul of metal. At stake? Bragging rights, sure, but also a redefinition of what greatness looks like in the pantheon of heavy metal icons. Will fans lean towards Taylor’s modern chaos or Araya’s classic ferocity? Your choice tells a story about what facet of metal resonates deeper with its disciples.
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Tom Araya (Slayer) over Corey Taylor (Slipknot) when it comes to the greatest Heavy Metal Icons of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Tom Araya (Slayer) 53.8% of the time over Corey Taylor (Slipknot).
Across all battles:
Tom Araya (Slayer) win rate: 35.8%
Corey Taylor (Slipknot) win rate: 23.1%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Heavy Metal Icons of All Time league?
As of now, Ozzy Osbourne holds the title of the number one contender in the Greatest Heavy Metal Icons of All Time. You can see the full GOAT List to check out all the rankings.
What makes Tom Araya lead in the current voting on GoatWars?
Tom Araya's fans often point to his pioneering role in thrash metal and his fearless, raw performances with Slayer. His deep musical influence and iconic tracks are possibly what's edging him slightly ahead of Corey Taylor right now.
Why is the matchup between Corey Taylor and Tom Araya so intense?
This battle in the Greatest Heavy Metal Icons of All Time league features two frontmen who transformed their genres. Fans of Corey's intense stage presence and Tom's relentless vocal style are nearly evenly split, making every vote a clash of heavy metal titans.