Tom Araya

Tom Araya, the iconic bassist and vocalist of Slayer, shares his life in small-town Texas and reflects on the profound impact of friend Jeff Hanneman's passing on his songwriting. He discusses the importance of humility in the music scene and the need for bands to drop their egos. The conversation touches on emotional challenges musicians face, from dealing with trolls to the complexities of touring—debating the merits of playing hits versus new material. Araya’s candid insights shine a light on the balance between personal loss and artistic expression.