Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Slayer has faced criticism since the 1980s for Angel of Death, which depicts Josef Mengele and Nazi atrocities without explicit moral commentary. Jeff Hanneman also collected Nazi military memorabilia, which fueled accusations of Nazi sympathies. Slayer members have repeatedly stated that the band does not endorse Nazism or racism. Jeff Hanneman described Angel of Death as a history lesson, not an endorsement. | Source | |
| Tom Araya sparked controversy in 2017 by posting a photoshopped image of Donald Trump with Slayer. The backlash intensified when he called critics “snowflakes” and replied to a gay fan with “Mike Pence turning fruits into vegetables”; a homophobic joke referencing Pence’s perceived support for conversion therapy. Slayer’s other members publicly distanced themselves from the post. | Source | |
| 1995 | Jeff Hanneman was photographed giving a Nazi salute (with Gary Holt from Exodus)during a 1995 tour. | Source |
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