AOL's Noisecreep talks to Tom Araya of Slayer

AOL's Noisecreep recently sat down with Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Araya discussed receiving the keys to the city of his hometown of Vina del Mar, Chile; the balance between his Catholic faith and the lyrical content in some of Slayer's music; touring and being separated from his family; and most importantly, how big a fan of country music he is. You can click Read More for the video.

Slayer last released World Painted Blood in 2009, and are in the process of writing the follow-up to that record. The band is currently performing as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival.

In related news, colorfully named garage/glam punk band Glitter Dick have posted a surf version of Slayer's "Seasons in the Abyss." Check that out over here.