GTA 6 fans are excited about Slayer legends Tom Araya and Kerry King hosting the game’s metal radio station, but some players are already hoping Rockstar includes more modern metal and underground bands.
The discussion started on Reddit after fans learned that Tom Araya and Kerry King, members of the legendary thrash metal band Slayer, will host The Chamber 106.6 in GTA 6.
While many players are happy with the choice, others are wondering whether the station will offer enough variety beyond classic heavy metal.
The announcement has already attracted plenty of positive reactions.
Some fans called it a huge win for the game’s soundtrack, while others said The Chamber could become their favorite radio station as soon as they start playing.
Having two iconic metal musicians host a GTA radio station also fits Rockstar’s long history of bringing real-world artists into its games.
The series has featured memorable radio hosts and music across different genres, helping make driving around the map feel like its own experience.
However, not every metal fan is completely convinced by the direction Rockstar appears to be taking.
One Reddit user said they were excited about Tom Araya but worried that having Slayer members involved in selecting the music could mean fewer modern metal bands and less attention to other subgenres.
The player specifically hoped to hear more Florida death metal, mentioning bands such as Death, Morbid Angel, Deicide, Cynic and Obituary.
Florida is particularly relevant because GTA 6 takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, which is inspired by Florida.
Some fans believe including bands connected to the region would be a great way to give the game’s radio stations more local character.
Others want Rockstar to include newer metal acts alongside the classics. Bands mentioned in the discussion include Chat Pile, Acid Bath, Mastodon and Knocked Loose.
There is also a group of players who would love to hear more extreme metal, including death metal and black metal.
Some fans pointed to previous GTA games as examples of Rockstar making room for heavier music, with GTA IV’s The Lost and Damned expansion receiving particular praise for its metal station.
Still, many players are happy with what has been revealed so far. For them, having Slayer involved is already a major reason to look forward to The Chamber 106.6.
It’s worth remembering that the full GTA 6 radio soundtrack has not been revealed, so fans do not yet know how much modern metal, underground music or Florida-based artists will appear in the final game.
Rockstar could still have plenty of surprises in store.
And if the company manages to mix classic thrash metal with newer bands and a few regional favorites, The Chamber 106.6 could end up being one of the most memorable radio stations in GTA 6.
For now, fans seem excited about Tom Araya and Kerry King taking the microphone. The bigger question is whether Rockstar will give metal fans enough variety to keep everyone happy.
