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Tom Araya Quotes

I was born and raised Catholic Picture Quote #1

I believe in a supreme being, yeah. But He’s an all-loving God Picture Quote #1

When this genre of music started in America, Metallica was up north in California, we were in Southern California, Anthrax was on the East Coast. We each developed our own metal music, and after 30 years, we’re still playing our metal music Picture Quote #1

Venom was a band that strongly influenced the image and the idea behind Slayer Picture Quote #1

We did like 12 shows, then we did the entire Ozzfest with the first half completely booked; then we did the second half with a couple days off here and there Picture Quote #1

We just bought a new house, so my wife’s been doing all the moving and other stuff, so I would like to go home and just sit and enjoy all that for a couple months before I gotta start playing again Picture Quote #1

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Whatever had been on the radio in the 60s; I mean we were always listening to the radio Picture Quote #1

Yeah, yeah I think that’s one of the biggest misconceptions towards the band. The biggest one is that we’re Satan worshippers, but next to that just the fact that we’re norma Picture Quote #1

Besides Slayer, which is a full-time job, I raise animals. I have a ranch in Texas. My wife takes care of the animals when I’m on tour. When I get home, I become a ranch hand Picture Quote #1

I was born and raised Catholic, so it’s in my blood. I don’t go to church... I was born and raised Catholic, which is about the extent of my religion. My parents made one request: that I have my first Holy Communion Picture Quote #1

That was the reasoning behind learning to play bass, and then after that it was more like it was neat to play songs together - for me to play bass and for him to play guitar Picture Quote #1

I read true crime books, and I read when people do case studies of stuff. I’m into books like that. Case studies or forensics or murder - all that good stuff Picture Quote #1

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Slayer fans are unforgiving. Early on in the career, if something changes, it’s accepted. But 30 years down the road, in my opinion, they would rather see us do a three-piece than even try to replace Jeff, in a sense Picture Quote #1

Growing up, my dad drank a lot of wine, so I got a taste for, and learned how to enjoy it. He spoke a lot about flavors and differences in tastes of wine. Also, our manager, Rick Sales, is a big wine drinker; he goes to a lot of wine-tasting classes, and he’s taught me about the qualities of wine Picture Quote #1

From the heaviest of the heavy to classical to country, that’s what I listen to, I listen to a variety and I enjoy good music, good songs Picture Quote #1

I think musicians have always been drinking and sharing a good wine. It is, I hate to say this, another form of vice Picture Quote #1

To fans in a festival setting it’s like a picnic. You want to have a good time with your friends in that crowd. And in the background you hear the band play, ‘Oh, that’s my favorite song!’ everyone is there to enjoy the afternoon and that’s about it Picture Quote #1

Our album ‘Show No Mercy’ came out in late 83, and we did three or four shows in San Francisco after the release. That was our first experience with stage-divers, crowd-surfing, people walking on people across an entire crowd Picture Quote #1

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Sometimes when I’ve gone out and murdered somebody I go and confess and stuff. And then God loves me again Picture Quote #1

A good wine has many qualities, I think. If drunk moderately, it is healthy and good for your heart Picture Quote #1

Sometimes I’ll sing the same verse through the entire song, because the other verses aren’t clicking. and when they do come to me, I’m in the middle of that same verse! Picture Quote #1

Oh yeah, our first tour in Europe they wouldn’t give me the time off from work Picture Quote #1

No, I have to really focus, especially when I’m writing because I wanna be good at it Picture Quote #1

I read true crime books, and I read when people do case studies of stuff. I’m into books like that. Case studies or forensics or murder - all that good stuff Picture Quote #1

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After that I didn’t listen to music as much because 70s music just wasn’t... I remember all the songs, but it wasn’t because I was into them, you know what I mean? Picture Quote #1

As long as it’s good music, that’s what’s important Picture Quote #1

Fortune is either with you or it’s not Picture Quote #1

I just don’t write musically, but lyrically, yeah I write Picture Quote #1

I write, I write, I always write Picture Quote #1

I had to be at least 8 or 9; I was listening to everything on the radio. You name it, I heard every song Picture Quote #1

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I was born and raised Catholic (Tom Araya Quotes) I believe in a supreme being, yeah. But He’s an all-loving God (Tom Araya Quotes) When this genre of music started in America, Metallica was up north in California, we were in Southern California, Anthrax was on the East Coast. We each developed our own metal music, and after 30 years, we’re still playing our metal music. (Tom Araya Quotes) Venom was a band that strongly influenced the image and the idea behind Slayer (Tom Araya Quotes) We did like 12 shows, then we did the entire Ozzfest with the first half completely booked; then we did the second half with a couple days off here and there (Tom Araya Quotes) We just bought a new house, so my wife’s been doing all the moving and other stuff, so I would like to go home and just sit and enjoy all that for a couple months before I gotta start playing again (Tom Araya Quotes) Whatever had been on the radio in the 60s; I mean we were always listening to the radio (Tom Araya Quotes) Yeah, yeah I think that’s one of the biggest misconceptions towards the band. The biggest one is that we’re Satan worshippers, but next to that just the fact that we’re norma (Tom Araya Quotes) Besides Slayer, which is a full-time job, I raise animals. I have a ranch in Texas. My wife takes care of the animals when I’m on tour. When I get home, I become a ranch hand. (Tom Araya Quotes) I was born and raised Catholic, so it’s in my blood. I don’t go to church... I was born and raised Catholic, which is about the extent of my religion. My parents made one request: that I have my first Holy Communion. (Tom Araya Quotes) That was the reasoning behind learning to play bass, and then after that it was more like it was neat to play songs together - for me to play bass and for him to play guitar (Tom Araya Quotes) I read true crime books, and I read when people do case studies of stuff. I’m into books like that. Case studies or forensics or murder - all that good stuff. (Tom Araya Quotes) Slayer fans are unforgiving. Early on in the career, if something changes, it’s accepted. But 30 years down the road, in my opinion, they would rather see us do a three-piece than even try to replace Jeff, in a sense. (Tom Araya Quotes) Growing up, my dad drank a lot of wine, so I got a taste for, and learned how to enjoy it. He spoke a lot about flavors and differences in tastes of wine. Also, our manager, Rick Sales, is a big wine drinker; he goes to a lot of wine-tasting classes, and he’s taught me about the qualities of wine. (Tom Araya Quotes) From the heaviest of the heavy to classical to country, that’s what I listen to, I listen to a variety and I enjoy good music, good songs. (Tom Araya Quotes) I think musicians have always been drinking and sharing a good wine. It is, I hate to say this, another form of vice. (Tom Araya Quotes) To fans in a festival setting it’s like a picnic. You want to have a good time with your friends in that crowd. And in the background you hear the band play, ‘Oh, that’s my favorite song!’ everyone is there to enjoy the afternoon and that’s about it. (Tom Araya Quotes) Our album ‘Show No Mercy’ came out in late 83, and we did three or four shows in San Francisco after the release. That was our first experience with stage-divers, crowd-surfing, people walking on people across an entire crowd. (Tom Araya Quotes) Sometimes when I’ve gone out and murdered somebody I go and confess and stuff. And then God loves me again. (Tom Araya Quotes) A good wine has many qualities, I think. If drunk moderately, it is healthy and good for your heart. (Tom Araya Quotes) Sometimes I’ll sing the same verse through the entire song, because the other verses aren’t clicking. and when they do come to me, I’m in the middle of that same verse! (Tom Araya Quotes) Oh yeah, our first tour in Europe they wouldn’t give me the time off from work (Tom Araya Quotes) No, I have to really focus, especially when I’m writing because I wanna be good at it (Tom Araya Quotes) I read true crime books, and I read when people do case studies of stuff. I’m into books like that. Case studies or forensics or murder - all that good stuff (Tom Araya Quotes) After that I didn’t listen to music as much because 70s music just wasn’t... I remember all the songs, but it wasn’t because I was into them, you know what I mean? (Tom Araya Quotes) As long as it’s good music, that’s what’s important (Tom Araya Quotes) Fortune is either with you or it’s not (Tom Araya Quotes) I just don’t write musically, but lyrically, yeah I write (Tom Araya Quotes) I write, I write, I always write (Tom Araya Quotes) I had to be at least 8 or 9; I was listening to everything on the radio. You name it, I heard every song (Tom Araya Quotes)

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