Christianity in Mainstream Metal
There are notable mainstream acts that feature or have featured Christian members. While these bands may or may not have had lyrics using Christian themes or symbolism, some have caused controversy in their claims to Christianity, such as Tom Araya of Slayer. Others, such as Killswitch Engage, Avenged Sevenfold, Metallica and Linkin Park also have members who are Christian and often use spiritual themes.
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