Slayer
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
2
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Slayer's legacy is cemented by their status as pioneers of thrash metal and their significant influence on extreme music worldwide. The band's two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance acknowledge the critical reception of their powerful later-career work. Their consistent output of gold-certified albums in the United States further highlights their commercial success within a niche genre, demonstrating their ability to connect with a massive audience even while maintaining their uncompromising sound.
Awards
Rankings & Lists
The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time
The 100 Greatest Guitarists
Magazine Covers
Metal Hammer
October 2019
Slayer: The Final Tour
Revolver
December 2015
Slayer: Repentless
Kerrang!
March 2015
Slayer: The Ultimate Interview
Guitar World
February 2010
Slayer: World Painted Blood
Metal Hammer
September 2006
Slayer: Christ Illusion
Records & Feats
Gold Certification
Four of Slayer's studio albums have achieved gold certification in the United States, signifying sales of over 500,000 units each.
US Sales Milestone
Slayer sold over 5 million copies in the United States between 1991 and 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan data.
Grammy Wins
The band secured two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance, demonstrating recognition from the mainstream music industry.