the big four

Slayer and drugs don’t always mix, but when it comes to sex and rock ‘n’ roll, the thrash-metal masters have you covered — literally. In the grand tradition of Kiss and U2 prophylactics, Slayer have released their very own line of custom-branded condoms.

The third time's a charm. Following jams featuring three of the Big 4 at their first two European shows, Wednesday night's jam in Milan, Italy included members of all four metal titans: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax taking on the Misfits classic "Die, Die My Darling".