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Slayer is an American thrash metal ___MASK44___ from ___MASK95___ Park , California , formed in 1981 by guitarist Kerry King and drummer Dave Lombardo . Slayer rose to fame with its 1986 release " Reign in Blood ", and is credited as one ___MASK98___ the " big four " thrash metal bands , along with Metallica , Megadeth , and Anthrax . Since its debut album in 1983 , the ___MASK44___ has released twelve studio albums , two live albums , a ___MASK53___ set , six music videos , two extended plays and a cover album . Four ___MASK98___ the ___MASK44___ ' s studio albums have received gold certification in the United States . The ___MASK44___ has received five Grammy nominations , winning one in 2007 for the song " Eyes ___MASK98___ the Insane ", and one in 2008 for the song " Final Six " ( both from 2006 ' s " Christ Illusion "). Slayer has also played at several music festivals worldwide , including Unholy Alliance , Download and Ozzfest . Sony BMG Music Entertainment was a record music company , which was a 50  50 joint venture between the Sony Corporation ___MASK98___ America and Bertelsmann AG . The venture ' s successor , the again - active Sony Music Entertainment , is 100 % owned by the Sony Corporation ___MASK98___ America . Bullet for My Valentine , often abbreviated as BFMV or B4MV , are a Welsh heavy metal ___MASK44___ from ___MASK34___ , formed in 1998 . The ___MASK44___ is composed of Matthew Tuck ( lead vocals , rhythm guitar ), Michael Paget ( lead guitar , backing vocals ), Michael Thomas ( drums ) and Jamie Mathias ( bass guitar ). Former members include Nick Crandle and Jason James ; both were on bass . They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana . Jeff Killed John recorded six songs which were not released ; two of these tracks were reworked later in their career as Bullet for My Valentine . Financial difficulties dictated the name change , which was followed by a change in music direction . In 2002 , the ___MASK44___ secured a five - album deal with Sony BMG . The ___MASK44___ has stated that their music is influenced by classic metal acts such as Metallica , Iron Maiden and Slayer . The ___MASK44___ is part of the Cardiff music scene . Jason `` Jay '' James ( born 13 January 1981 ) is a Welsh musician , singer , songwriter , and bassist . He is best known for being the former bassist and backing vocalist for the Welsh heavy metal ___MASK44___ Bullet for My Valentine from 2003 - 2015 . He was also a bassist and vocalist for the defunct metal ___MASK44___ N . U . K . E . Michael Paget ( born 12 September 1978 ), also known as Padge , is a Welsh musician , singer , songwriter , and guitarist . He is the ___MASK9___ guitarist and backing vocalist for the Welsh heavy metal ___MASK44___ Bullet for My Valentine . Metallica is an American heavy metal ___MASK44___ formed in ___MASK25___ , California . The ___MASK44___ was formed in 1981 when vocalist / guitarist James Hetfield responded to an advertisement posted by drummer Lars Ulrich in a local newspaper . Metallica ' s current line - up comprises founding members Hetfield and Ulrich , longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert ___MASK36___ . Guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassists Ron McGovney , Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members ___MASK98___ the ___MASK44___ . ___MASK34___ ( meaning " the end ( or head ) of the bridge on the Ogmore ") is a town in ___MASK34___ County Borough in Wales , west of the capital Cardiff and east of Swansea . The river crossed by the original bridge , which gave the town its name , is the River Ogmore , but the River Ewenny also passes to the south of the town . The iron maiden was a torture and execution device , consisting ___MASK98___ an iron cabinet with a hinged front and spike - covered interior , sufficiently tall to enclose a human being . The first stories citing the iron maiden were composed in the 19th century .