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Born in Santiago, Chile, Tom Araya is the lead vocalist, bassist, and lyricist for the American thrash metal band Slayer. He joined Slayer in 1981 and has been a prominent figure in the thrash metal scene ever since. Araya's aggressive vocal style and stage presence have contributed significantly to Slayer's reputation as one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax.