Few voices in metal are as instantly recognizable—or as intimidating—as Tom Araya’s. As Slayer’s bassist and frontman, he brought the snarling ferocity that powered thrash classics like Reign in Blood. Whether barking politically charged lyrics or ripping through bass lines at breakneck speed, Araya helped set the standard for thrash metal aggression.
Tom Araya (Slayer) is currently the #9 Greatest Heavy Metal Icon of All Time