Slayer News: Slayer- still killin’ ‘em three decades later

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During the ’80s, Def Jam was known for developing the most unique artists in Hip Hop. Looking back on those early days, they broke the mold after bringing talent such as The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Slick Rick, and others to the world. In 1986, mastermind Rick Rubin raised the bar further by signing thrash metal act Slayer. That was my first introduction to the band. Def Jam’s brand was so strong then that they were able to convince an unworldly, inner-city sixteen year old kid from the Bronx projects, who grew up on soul, disco,...