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Slayer's Tom Araya is a practicing Catholic

Original: Did you know? Slayer’s vocalist/bassist Tom Araya is a practicing Catholic. When asked in an interview about the band’s

Slayer vocalist and bassist Tom Araya is a practicing Catholic, a fact circulating widely among metal fans. In an interview, Araya said the band's Satanic imagery was intended to scare people, particularly in Hollywood, and that this was why he tolerated bandmate Kerry King's demonic stage persona despite his own faith.

Why now: The contrast between Araya's Catholic faith and Slayer's Satanic imagery makes for a surprising trivia fact fans enjoy sharing.

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• Did you know? Slayer’s vocalist/bassist Tom Araya is a practicing Catholic. When asked in an interview about the band’s Satanic imagery, he said it was to “scare people. In particular, the Hollywood people.” For that reason he was tolerant of his bandmate Kerry King’s demonic… · markwyner@mas.to · 11

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