Tom Araya about Being passionate, overcoming obstacles, surgery, Jeff's health, future plansbr br Watch more videos on . Video interview with bassist and vocalist Tom Araya of American metal band Slayer. FaceCulture spoke to him about financing the first Slayer record, defining moments, the first tour, obstacles, Rick Rubin, privacy, moving to Buffalo, his family, turning 50, World Painted Blood, being an asshole, surgery, Jeff's health, future plans and lots more.