Met him backstage after a show with 3 of my kids. He took the time to shake everyone's hands with pictures as well. He was the only one to do that. We tried to stick around to see the others but they were busy drinking so we left. My other 4 kids were astounded that we met him and were pleased that to know what a great guy he is. Slayer forever. R.I.P. Jeff.

@tdwz1652

6 жыл бұрын

Herrbink wait.....you have 7 kids? god damn!!

@luistapia3358

5 жыл бұрын

Hold up where did the other 4 come from

@zyriuz2

5 жыл бұрын

@@luistapia3358 he met tom with three of his kids and when he got home to 4 of his other kids that where astounded that they met him. thats 3 kids that met tom and 4 kids that didnt in conclusion that makes for 7 kids in total 3+4=7

@JReed7560

4 жыл бұрын

They came here to Huntington, wv with some other bands years ago. I didn't go because I couldn't get out of work. My friend David went, then when he was leaving he went out back where the busses were parked, and there was Tom on his phone. He saw my friend and held up his finger till he got off the phone. Then he asked what do you need? Dave said just to meet you. He hung out with Slayer, got his shirt signed and they showed him the bus. He said they were all really nice.

@alexiacallaway2842

3 жыл бұрын

I met him at my local Brookshire Brothers

so well mannered and soft spoken , but that scream at the beginning of "Angel of Death" !!!! Best scream in metal in my opinion , gets me fired up every time and I'm far over 40.

@trevuecker2829

6 жыл бұрын

patrick bleil that screams an awsome way to wake people up just let it get to the 20 second mark then play it on your speaker full blast

@JobForAMaxboy

6 жыл бұрын

It sounds like the worlds dirtiest saxophone

@pbleil

6 жыл бұрын

hahaha thanks

@arckee98

6 жыл бұрын

I hate to say I'm over 40 as well. Not far over it. Tho. Lmao. Just 4 years over the big 4 ohh. Couldn't agree more. It's one scream one can never get over or not wanna hear. Who wants to be screamed at. Or listen to someone scream. We do. Hahaa. Listened to Tom scream for 30 years now. 31 years ago listened to anthrax. Lmao. Went right to slayer. Now I'm all over the joint. Looking for some hollowed screams.

@PurushNahiMahaPurush

6 жыл бұрын

Two words mate: Rob Halford

I never thought I'd have to turn UP the volume to hear Tom Araya.

@healy7103

5 жыл бұрын

Reverend Benzo lmao

@tylerdees4850

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's tired but hanging in there.

@billwallace1177

4 жыл бұрын

Truth. The audio on this shit needs to be gained up. Who the fuck edited this?

Tom seems like a really cool guy to talk to.

@cathalsurfs

6 жыл бұрын

but the ass licking douchebag interviewing him is intolerable

@dane6367

6 жыл бұрын

marissa bolino so true

@fuzzmountain7583

6 жыл бұрын

Eh, I like Graham. He's a good guy.

@daryllloyd4441

6 жыл бұрын

cathalsurfs he doesn't even like metal

@fuzzmountain7583

6 жыл бұрын

Eh, to be honest I have no idea who Bryan Stars is. I like Graham, I think he does good interviews, generally asks good questions and he definitely does not personally annoy me, in fact I really like him and I bet he would be a really fun guy to hang out with and geek out about all things loud and heavy. Agree that you should listen to everything. You don't have to like everything but you should give it a chance.

Saw them play with Anthrax here in Adelaide, Australia in March 2019 on their farewell tour, and the way Tom stood there for about ten full minutes after their last song, just smiling and soaking up all the love from the crowd.. it was truly something special. Awesome.

JRE needs to bring Tom to his show. I feel like I'm watching a student giving a practice interview with his teacher.

I'm a simple man. I see a Tom interview. I click. I enjoy.

@KevinGsWK

6 жыл бұрын

*BUT WHAT DOES TOMS BEARD THINK OF THIS?*

@Headbanger9000

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Gs WK I think he needs to get rid of it, he looks like Grizzly Adams lol.

@martyschriver

6 жыл бұрын

+I AM Joseph McCarthy Grizzly Addams wishes his beard was as epic as Tom's

@Headbanger9000

6 жыл бұрын

Marty Schriver I guess so, it just makes him look older. Maybe he has no chin left like Kerry King and hes trying to hide it lok

@markhughes7715

6 жыл бұрын

me too i se gruhamed i click

Tom Araya is just such an infectiously fun person he's great to see in interviews

That man never fails to bring a smile to my face

@aeksinsang932

5 жыл бұрын

I know

Tom's a cool guy

@dobosar87

6 жыл бұрын

Janek Hill No he is not

@Taco_Raider

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha....he HATES Slayer fans......😆

What a legend

Dave was right after all. $44 million, I think he said, made on a touring year, and Dave got $75,000 and the rest just over $100,000. Who works harder than Dave? When no one would listen to him, he went public. That's no reason to fire the guy, the only standout musician in the band and the creator of thrash metal drumming. Dave did nothing wrong and its nice to see Tom -- sort of -- agreeing.

@BigDaddy-vr2ut

Жыл бұрын

Did he pay his family back yet?

"With commitment comes responsibility" Well said Tom 🤘

I always love how happy Tom is, it's infectious.

Wonder what Corey Taylor thinks about Tom's legal issues?

@thebootyman6943

6 жыл бұрын

i was waiting for a comment like this xD

@folgargrimm6811

6 жыл бұрын

Dude fuck off with that shit is so fucking over used and its just not funny

@volimNestea

6 жыл бұрын

Lemmy Winks Ahh, but what does Corey Taylor think about Chuck Norris? Nothing. Chuck Norris thinks about him. (lame, I know, I'll find the door myself)

@kaboose111

6 жыл бұрын

I want to know Corey Taylor's reaction to your comment.

@mitcho53

6 жыл бұрын

Can someone brief me on this? I just googled Corey Taylor legal issues and just found the articles about the Nickelback stuff. Is that what he's referring to?

Tom is so cool!

@mickeydrago9401

6 жыл бұрын

RickGrimes41 , middle-age has a way of slowing you down

@Metallion-ol8bc

6 жыл бұрын

RickGrimes41. It's easy to say that when we don't really know them personally, most rock stars need to sympathize with the public, some are more arrogant than others.

He's Santa Claus of thrash metal :)

@JohnDoe-le7ml

6 жыл бұрын

*Slayer Claus

@Bonde334

5 жыл бұрын

I showed my very anti metal friend repentless a couple of months ago and he was like: thats pretty sick, i didnt know santa played bass. (He plays bass)

Rip Jeff.

I always enjoyed seeing interviews with Tom. He always seems like he's really down to earth and humble. Always looks really laid back and ready to talk about whatever.

I surely hope Tom continues...Tom is Slayer. Without Tom the band is done. Hopefully they figure out the business stuff...they are still great live.

@marc2000z

6 жыл бұрын

You can say the same thing for Kerry King, but he's a blowhard, so what do I know lol

@AlucardsQuest

6 жыл бұрын

Jeff was a big chunk of Slayer, and you can hear that emptiness on Repentless like it's almost palpable. The switch only turns on for a few minutes when Piano Wire is played.

@derinsari

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Jeff was so important but witout Tom, there will be no Slayer anymore..his voice is the spiritual side of Slayer, and without that Slayer cannot move forward

I love him he always gots the giggles !!!

Caught them in Vegas in August and they were fucking amazing! People were screaming his name after the last song. What an experience....

I was lucky enough to meet Tom behind the Riviera nightclub in Chicago... We got to the Slayer show really early and we were hanging out watching the Roadies unload the equipment and lo and behold there's Tom...we came up to him and said hi and he was really cool... I asked him if he could play at dawn they sleep for an old Slayer Fan and they did play it that night.

Tom is so nice, laid back, its his personality that shines through!

Tom is the happiest guy in metal. I would love to hear what a Slayer record would sound like with Gary contributing riffs...

I seriously hope they don't stop touring yet. I've only recently gotten into metal and I've already missed my chance to see two great bands in Motörhead and Sabbeth. I'd hate to miss out on seeing the kings of thrash as well.

FUCKING SLAYER

Tom's the kind of guy you could receive an awesome and warm hug from

Tom seems like a very nice and joyful person

“This is something that started off as something that you want to do because you want to do it” - Tom Araya

This is exactly what Lombardo was saying and he got shit canned for it. Tom Araya threw him under the bus for bringing up the very stuff he himself just brought up now. I don't feel bad for him for being ripped off because he was warned and turned his back on the greatest thrash drummer of all time.

@Ds14n

6 жыл бұрын

That's my guess too, I was about to comment that. Very sad situation..

@Gregbaltzer

6 жыл бұрын

According to Tom that's not what they canned him for. Kerry was worried that all this money talk would become a problem while on the Australian tour so they sidelined Dave until the tour was over and then they could settle it, but at that point Dave wasn't fired. Meanwhile Dave went and aired his issues, and the band's business in detail, all over facebook, that's what got Tom pissed off. Tom felt it was a private matter and that Dave shouldn't have aired his issues on Facebook. After that Tom, Kerry, and Jeff all talked and decided to fire Dave. That's why if you're having problems with your job you shouldn't announce it all over facebook. Even here you can tell Tom is a private person and doesn't want to make band business public, he's very vague in his answers here. Dave made everything public and got fired for it.

@ozricness

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds totally plausible. It's so sad that one of the, if not THE, best thrash metal bands of all time is now reduced to ammo for lawyer battles. Not to mention hired guns taking the part of integral, celebrated band members.

@Gregbaltzer

6 жыл бұрын

Same shit happened with Greg Christian and Testament. Greg was complaining that he hadn't had a raise in 8 years since rejoining the band, and that the band was doing better. That Chuck was flying around in first class, while he was in couch. Greg went even as far as posting his tax return forms on facebook showing that he was only making $35,000 a year. You can tell that Tom doesn't like that it's become a business, but that's the reality of being in a long term band that employs a lot of people. Slayer isn't just 4 guys, they employ a lot of people who work for them and help make Slayer a machine. It sucks that it becomes a business, but you can't last for 30 years if it doesn't.

@MrJeezus

6 жыл бұрын

I feel you. But I would think any band would work their damnedest to keep the greatest thrash drummer of all time in their band.

SLAYER HAS JUST ANNOUNCED A FINAL TOUR FOR 2018..HEARTBREAKING BUT THEY WILL BE MISSED ...SLAYYYYYER🤘

Always honest. Thank you sir for years and years of badassery. Dude you deserve to do WHAT THE FUCK EVER YOU WANT TO

Tom is such a gorgeous man. Love his laugh tooLegend of Music to me as well. At dawn they sleep!!! 🔥

Watching this after one of the final tour shows. Going to miss them. To bad they couldn’t work out the business stuff

Love these old rockers! I worked with a guy who is friends with the whole Foghat band. He prefers the classic rock, but can play some thrash if he wanted too. Just the coolest guys to hang out and BS with.

I would absolutely love to go on a double date with Tom, he would be so funny

I didn't get to see slayer for the first time until I was 39! still the best metal band! I get sooo pumped! hitting the mosh pit over 40 is hard but I give it and take it in the pit as much as anyone else there! the best is when those big build ups start in the big songs and everyone in the pit stops to hear it and waits for that big hit to just tear into each other! so amazing!

The stuff that they didnt take care of is the money..... Lombardo , when he left the band 5-6 years ago , said that the managers have been ripping them of for the past 30 years. Thats what they need to take care of now. It's so sad that money interferes with music , really

Thanks Tom for the music

Isn’t the legal stuff he’s talking about exactly what Dave Lombardo was trying to get fixed?!

First time I see him talk seriously. Looking forward to seeing him in 2 months! 🤘

I'm still dumbfounded about Slayer's appearance on Fallon.

@peekatyou3838

6 жыл бұрын

ikr!!!!!

@natmeow

6 жыл бұрын

Same lmao

@kristianrichardson576

6 жыл бұрын

GoddessSixx saaame

@tylerdees4850

6 жыл бұрын

GoddessSixx they were amazing.

@chillcosby2490

6 жыл бұрын

GoddessSixx totally surprised me too but im glad that some people who never heard them got introduced to it

I would love to hang out with Tom, probably not Kerry but I love Slayer and hope they never quit, although like most Slayer fans I miss Jeff's great songwriting

We love you Tom... you're an amazing human being outside of the spotlight.

graham is awesome love his interviews.

Felt like he was going to say something heartbreaking at any minute. Love Tom, hope he is doing alright.

Not even a minute passed and I started laughing like a crazy at Tom's jokes and his laugh LoL

Then we'll see what the future Holts.

I love Mr. Araya. So awesome. Best laugh in the world. I saw Slayer live 2 weeks ago and it was so badass.

great araya!!!!

hey Loudwire, perhaps it would be a good idea to properly edit the sound on these videos... The interview was so low, and at the end of the video I almost busted a fucking ear drum when you blasted that music out of nowhere... It's an easy process to adjust your levels from beginning to end. Thanks.

@bigal6669

6 жыл бұрын

almost every Loudwire video has this issue, I watch less and less these days. Can't believe​ they can't just check the sound levels before publishing. fuck you loudwire!

@laurahhh69

6 жыл бұрын

corrado They do it just as a commercial. It is to get your attention AND IT DID!!!

I love the videos of Pat Obrien on stage with them.

You are were great in Cincinnati Ohio I was the one that started saying happy birthday Tom

He's so giggly I love him.

Tie up those loose ends so Dave Lombardo can return!!

I enjoy hearing Tom's laughs.

I love slayer. Tom seems like such an approachable guy, a human on a real level

One of the kindest people around.

Hope all is soon sorted.. we need a bit of Slayer!!!!!!

Keep Rockin' Slayer! DC

Tom Araya is just so grounded and cool.

What a cool dude ... Very down to earth .. The laugh is classic

Well i sure hope that they take care of those "things that needs to be taken care of". I wish them the best of luck on that matter and other matters n stuff. Idk Im just writing becouse i have nothing better to do.

still hope they go on for a bit longer

The closing riff kicks ass! Is it available entirely?

GRANDPA!!!

@DoctorRobertBobby

6 жыл бұрын

Chiqui ABUELO!!!

@skystudios2474

6 жыл бұрын

SANTA!!!

@RyanChaos.0

6 жыл бұрын

peter wurst Fuck you. Just fuck you.

@tribalguyyt

6 жыл бұрын

Piss off troll.

@jadis40

6 жыл бұрын

This is what Santa does the other 364 days of the year. Now we know, and the mystery has been revealed.

When I watched this, I never would’ve thought they would retire 5 months later....... 😭😭😭😭😭

he is so soft spoken , it just sets people sideways . i met tom and michael sweet on the heaven and hell tour , i have met many stars but hes always the nicest guy

This dude has good energy.

Yea Tom, I know what you mean.

RIP SLAYER Can't wait for there final tour

Anyone else want to give Tom a hug and tell him how your day in school went?

Tommy seems like he'd be so fun to hang with

I never was into Slayer but Tom's personality is great. He is one of the best personalities in Metal.

Love This Guy

Tom's laugh is truly infectious

Tom is a very nice man.

It was awesome seeing Slayer with lamb of god.

@ricardoochoa9142

6 жыл бұрын

Now we have the last tour with the same bands...

I love how tom laughs every 10 seconds

Love slayer tom is the best metal man here he laughs alot love it

Tom is awesome

Sense of humor always

Tom's so giggly :D

He's such a good dude. I feel bad because you know so many companies took advantage of all those bands in the 80's and 90's because they didn't know shit about business. Hopefully it gets worked out and Tom gets the money he deserves.

Tom is a legend.

Tom is so metal

Tom Frkn Rocks

I want a major SLAYER Box Set release with all the shit that can possibly found :)

I wonder if some of the legal issues that Tom is talking about here, were apart of some of the reasons why Mr. Lombardo left, interesting. Wish them well as always!

@kristijankocjancic3236

6 жыл бұрын

youngn9na92 Actually I think he left mainly (there could naturally be other reasons as well) because he was very underpaid.

@youngn9na92

6 жыл бұрын

Someguy528 That's what I gathered from Dave's interviews too for the most part. They have been so successful, I hope the band hasn't been taken advantage of for all these years. It reminds me a little of when Lemmy told everyone not to buy a series of Motorhead's re-released stuff.

@Gregbaltzer

6 жыл бұрын

Part of Dave's complaint to Kerry was that they were all underpaid, and that management, and everyone else, was taking too much of the band's money. What got Dave fired was that he went of facebook with all of this and talked about it. Sadly when Dave left the band(twice), he gave up his rights as a band member and came back as a contract musician. Tom believes in keeping band business behind closed doors where it belongs.

@youngn9na92

6 жыл бұрын

moremetalthanyou71 Ya I can definitely understand Tom's position about keeping things behind closed doors I wouldn't want folks knowing my business. I really hate that he gave up his rights. If I was an artist I would want to hold onto them as much as possible, but things happen.

@AlucardsQuest

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's only that, because he mentioned Jeff. There could be some issues with ownership of master tapes, making sure that Jeff's legacy as a songwriter still brings money to his estate, making sure the Kerry/Jeff split is accurate as well as Tom's portion as eventual lyricist... because they earn their money playing the songs live partially based on who wrote them, and then theres royalties from the classic albums stemming from continued sales, or funds from streaming sites and radio play.

This man is my hero

Turn Kerry King's head upside down. Do not even try and tell me he doesnt look a pineapple

0:08 Graham.exe sttoped working

Tom Araya seems like a nice guy

He supposedly lives in Buffalo, TX. Middle of nowhere.

You can only hope.

class act! always has been imo

Interesting. Wasn't some of this what Dave was saying in 2013? Regarding the business end.

Sad kinda seeing him start too dislike touring n such.. I seen them 3 times in 2 years and you can tell he's over it.. but they still bring a great show 🔥🔥🔥

Tom is calm slayer for life!