Thrash metal giants Slayer reveal over forty years of fierce, intense, and lightning-fast thrash, inviting fans to explore the depths with the launch of their new virtual museum, Slaytanic Verses.
Partnering with Definitive Authentic/Inveniem, this unique virtual museum offers fans a rare peek into the band’s personal archives, featuring memorabilia that has rarely been accessible to the public.
For those who crave the intensity of a Slayer concert, the museum’s debut collection, “Live Assaults: 1981 Through Today,” brings back memories of past shows while providing fresh insights. Fans can now experience a behind-the-scenes look with items dating back to the band’s early days in Huntington Park, California, in 1981. The collection will be frequently updated, adding more memorabilia and stories from Slayer’s extensive touring history worldwide.
Slaytanic Verses is an authentic virtual odyssey through over 40 years of Slayer’s legendary career. With regular updates featuring new collections and artifacts, the museum dives deep into the various aspects of the band’s journey, encouraging fans to revisit often for a more comprehensive exploration of Slayer‘s world.
Throughout their career, Slayer has consistently delivered an intense, relentless sonic assault, staying true to their brutal roots and rejecting any pull towards mainstream appeal. Following the passing of founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman in 2013, Exodus guitarist Gary Holt stepped in, while drummer Paul Bostaph, who had played with the band from 1994 to 2001, rejoined Tom Araya and Kerry King, staying with them until their very last performance.
In January 2018, Slayer stunned the metal community by announcing their retirement, accompanied by an epic final world tour. Kicking off on May 10, 2018, and wrapping up on November 30, 2019, this farewell tour spanned 18 months, covering 148 shows across 40 U.S. states, 34 countries, and 146 cities. After 37 years, 12 studio albums, five Grammy nominations (including two wins), a slew of gold records, and numerous awards from outlets like Kerrang!, SPIN, Metal Hammer, Revolver, Loudwire, and Esquire, Slayer cemented their legacy as one of the “Big Four” of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax.
Yet, even among such legendary company, Slayer carved their own path and became one of the most influential forces in heavy metal history. With Araya’s fierce vocals, Bostaph’s punishing drumming, and the savage guitar riffs of King and Holt, Slayer stirred up unmatched anarchic, anti-establishment energy that could whip any crowd into a frenzy. Long live Slayer!