Slayer

[SimonCore]

Those would be the predictable ones, but they're all great.

Well they're the predictable ones because there the most popular ones because they're the best ones off the albums! My other favourite off them three are: RIB, postmortem, altar of sacrifice, reborn, SOH, BEHIND THE CROOKED CROSS, silent scream, mandatory suicide, SITA, Spirit in black, self title track, dead skin mask, and blood red.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

The title track and Spill The Blood are my favourites from SOH.

[Thor]

What are you guy's opinion on Show No Mercy? Should I get it?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

**** yes!

It has some of their best work. My 3rd favourite Slayer. Well, 4th favourite if we're including Haunting The Chapel.

[Thor]

Hmm... I might have to look into that then.

At the moment I can't decide which is better, South of Heaven or Seasons in the Abyss. This is hard!

[Apocalyptic Raids]

hmm.. it's hard for me too, though I haven't listened to SOH nearly as much as Seasons.

[Thor]

hmm.. it's hard for me too, though I haven't listened to SOH nearly as much as Seasons.
Neither have I, but SOH has a way of getting me hooked on it. At the beginning of this school year I must have listened to that album 15 times through.

[SimonCore]

This is the only negqative thing about Slayer! All there albums are equally good! Too hard to decide which is better:confused:

[Thor]

This is the only negqative thing about Slayer! All there albums are equally good! Too hard to decide which is better:confused:
No, they're not all equally good. RIB, SOH, and Seasons all just happen to kick copious amounts of ***.

I'm not that big a fan of Hell Awaits.

[SimonCore]

No, they're not all equally good. RIB, SOH, and Seasons all just happen to kick copious amounts of ***.

I'm not that big a fan of Hell Awaits.

I am! The guitaring just sounds so er smooth (couldn't think of a better adjective).I think they're worst was probably Diabolous but that was still quite good. They only play Stain of Mind live usually don't they?

[Pantallica32]

i'm thinking about getting a new album from slayer, what do you guys recommend ? south of heaven, or hell awaits??? i"m pretty confused
i have RIB, Seasons, and god hates us all, i find RIb their best, and "seasons" and "god hates us all" equally good but not as good as RIB.

[SimonCore]

i'm thinking about getting a new album from slayer, what do you guys recommend ? south of heaven, or hell awaits??? i"m pretty confused
i have RIB, Seasons, and god hates us all, i find RIb their best, and "seasons" and "god hates us all" equally good but not as good as RIB.

SOUTH OF HEAVEN..............................or divine intervention.

[MRDuCran]

I'm really fond of Exile and Payback.

[SimonCore]

Tbh i'm not too kean on Exile. Off GHUA my favourites are: Disciple, god send death, New faith, Here comes the pain, and payback.

[MRDuCran]

I think that whole album is cool to me because of the production, that combined with lower tunings is just much heavier.

[[Nightbreak]]

I cant believe so many think SoH is a really good Slayer album. Most of the Bostaph stuff is better than SoH. All the tracks on it sound a bit "flat", not as in pitch but in depth. The only one that's at the right tempo for the song is Mandatory Suicide. SoH itself is a brilliant song, but only when performed live. My favourite version of it is on Live Decade of Aggression.

[SimonCore]

']I cant believe so many think SoH is a really good Slayer album. Most of the Bostaph stuff is better than SoH. All the tracks on it sound a bit "flat", not as in pitch but in depth. The only one that's at the right tempo for the song is Mandatory Suicide. SoH itself is a brilliant song, but only when performed live. My favourite version of it is on Live Decade of Aggression.

I like the one on War at the warfield.............what's this? A good performance on WATWF:amaze:

[Demon_King]

Bostaph ruined Slayer for me. Dave has made Slayer and there music.

Every track other then Ghosts Of War was great on South of Heaven

[SimonCore]

Bostaph ruined Slayer for me. Dave has made Slayer and there music.

Every track other then Ghosts Of War was great on South of Heaven

I don't like 'Cleanse the soul' either.

[Bazarov]

I'm not that big a fan of Hell Awaits.
You are no longer welcome in this thread :P


i'm thinking about getting a new album from slayer, what do you guys recommend ? south of heaven, or hell awaits??? i"m pretty confused

If you want some pretty fast riffage and awesome songs get Hell Awaits.

NP: Read Between The Lies
This song used to be my favorite song by them before I got Hell Awaits. I still think it has some of Slayer's best lyrics.

[SimonCore]

Originally Posted by Pantallica32
i'm thinking about getting a new album from slayer, what do you guys recommend ? south of heaven, or hell awaits??? i"m pretty confused

Or if you like the modern day heavier sound then get God hates us all.

[Demon_King]

South of Heaven and Reign in Blood are the 2 best albums to start on.

[I'm Charming]

Or if you like the modern day heavier sound then get God hates us all.

God Hates Us All is the only decent album of the last 3 or w/e new Slayer albums.

Seasons was the last time they were great.

[Bazarov]

Yeah, but Divine Intervention has it's moments. Such as Dittohead or Serenity in Murder.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Divine Intervention was better than GHUA. I haven't heard Diabolous In Musica yet, and I don't intend to.

[Demon_King]

Personally I think Divine Intervention is their worst album.

[Bazarov]

Divine Intervention was better than GHUA. I haven't heard Diabolous In Musica yet, and I don't intend to.
Yeah it's a waste of time. The only semi good songs on that albuma are the first 3.

[Demon_King]

GHUA had good tracks. Half of the album was good.

Disciple, God Send Death, New Faith, Exile, Bloodline, and Here Comes the Pain

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I used to like those tracks when I was new to Slayer.

I can't stand them anymore though. Tom vocals are horrible on GHUA.

[metalswimmer]

so is war at the warfield a good dvd? i wasnt sure, so i got still reighning-------which i think is awsome, but i may get war at the warfield.......

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

south of heaven is their only great record.

[I'm Charming]

south of heaven is their only great record.


haha. Quoted for idiocy.

My rankings of the albums,

1. Show No Mercy
2. Reign In Blood
3. South Of Heaven
4. Seasons In The Abyss
5. Hell Awaits
6. Haunting The Chapel
7. God Hates Us All

The rest not worth ranking

Don't bash me for ranking Hell Awaits 5th... I love the album, just not to the degree I love the others.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

This is the only negqative thing about Slayer! All there albums are equally good! Too hard to decide which is better:confused:

no, it's not. south of heaven is their best album by a mile.

[I'm Charming]

no, it's not. south of heaven is their best album by a mile.

No.

Welcome to the forums... I'd reccoemend not arguing a point that most will find un true without giving some reasons.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

haha. Quoted for idiocy.

My rankings of the albums,

1. Show No Mercy
2. Reign In Blood
3. South Of Heaven
4. Seasons In The Abyss
5. Hell Awaits
6. Haunting The Chapel
7. God Hates Us All

The rest not worth ranking

Don't bash me for ranking Hell Awaits 5th... I love the album, just not to the degree I love the others.

quoted for idiocy.

[I'm Charming]

quoted for idiocy.

my lord my lord...

Can thou royalness rank thy albums for me please....?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

quoted for idiocy.
Quoted for faggotry.

My rankings.

1. Hell Awaits
2. Haunting The Chapel
3. Reign In Blood
4. South Of Heaven
5. Seasons In The Abyss
6. Divine Intervention

I would rate Haunting The Chapel and Hell Awaits equal, but since HTC only has 3 tracks...

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

No.

Welcome to the forums... I'd reccoemend not arguing a point that most will find un true without giving some reasons.

thank you. reasons? the vocals are finally bearable and silent scream, behind the crooked cross, mandatory suicide, and spill the blood are my favorite slayer songs. seriously, the vocals on the earlier albums are beyond terrible.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

South Of Heaven is where Tom's vocals started going downhill.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

South Of Heaven is where Tom's vocals started going downhill.

opinions are like assholes, everyone has them. i think they were terrible, especially on show no mercy.

[I'm Charming]

South Of Heaven is where Tom's vocals started going downhill.

Quoted for truth.

thank you. reasons? the vocals are finally bearable and silent scream, behind the crooked cross, mandatory suicide, and spill the blood are my favorite slayer songs. seriously, the vocals on the earlier albums are beyond terrible.

Silent Scream has to be in my top 3 best Slayer songs.

1. Raining Blood (such a fun song to play)
2. Silent Scream
3. Angel Of Death/ War Esemble (really a ton could be this)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

opinions are like spatulas, everyone has them. i think they were terrible, especially on show no mercy.
Well yeah, they weren't great on SNM, but the were good on Hell Awaits, and his best vocals are on RIB.

I think the main reason they don't sound to great on the first two album is the production. On Live Undead and Haunting The Chapel they sound great.

[I'm Charming]

Well yeah, they weren't great on SNM, but the were good on Hell Awaits, and his best vocals are on RIB.

I think the main reason they don't sound to great on the first two album is the production. On Live Undead and Haunting The Chapel they sound great.

Yet again I agree. The production on Show No Mercy and Hell Awaits is pretty bad.

To the flaming n00b.

Learn to beat the ****ing chat filter.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

Well yeah, they weren't great on SNM, but the were good on Hell Awaits, and his best vocals are on RIB.

I think the main reason they don't sound to great on the first two album is the production. On Live Undead and Haunting The Chapel they sound great.

i'm not really a fan of slayer vocals. this is the main reason i'll always like bands like metallica better. james hetfield can sing very well, post-kill 'em all.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

To the flaming n00b.

Learn to beat the ****ing chat filter.

sorry, i'm not as cool as you, you beat me at the internet :rolleyes:.

[I'm Charming]

i'm not really a fan of slayer vocals. this is the main reason i'll always like bands like metallica better. james hetfield can sing very well, post-kill 'em all.

lmao......... wow just wow.

Do you remember your post in the Metallica thread??????

James isn't a good singer. His rough vocals make Metallica, but are not techniqly sound.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

lmao......... wow just wow.

Do you remember your post in the Metallica thread??????

James isn't a good singer. His rough vocals make Metallica, but are not techniqly sound.

what post? i don't get where you're trying to get here. this debate is pathetic. i was just merely posting my opinion. is this also forbidden in this nazi country?

[I'm Charming]

what post? i don't get where you're trying to get here. this debate is pathetic. i was just merely posting my opinion. is this also forbidden in this nazi country?


Just wait for Riva to see your posting. :p

This debate isn't pathetic. In fact there really isn't a debate. Your expressing an opinion for which you have no base and people are setting you straight.

[SimonCore]

so is war at the warfield a good dvd? i wasnt sure, so i got still reighning-------which i think is awsome, but i may get war at the warfield.......

WATW has a better set, but the performance on still reigning is much better. But get WATW purely for the hilarious interviews.

[Invicta_Veritas]

Not a seriously huge slayer fan, but I do have god hates us all and reign in blood, and I think they are decent. Nowhere near as good as testament though.

[Nostalgia]

Testament is a little more diverse though. It's kind of har dot compare the two, Testament did a lot of acoustic stuff with clean vocals, It's rare that slayer ever has a soothing vocal line in a song.

[Invicta_Veritas]

Testament is a little more diverse though. It's kind of har dot compare the two, Testament did a lot of acoustic stuff with clean vocals, It's rare that slayer ever has a soothing vocal line in a song.


Thats why I like testament more...... they show a little more talent and emotion.

[SimonCore]

Testament is a little more diverse though. It's kind of har dot compare the two, Testament did a lot of acoustic stuff with clean vocals, It's rare that slayer ever has a soothing vocal line in a song.

They never have had a soothing vocal with emotion.

[Pantallica32]

South Of Heaven is where Tom's vocals started going downhill.
really ? i think araya did a rather good job on god hates us all
very energetic vocals.

[SimonCore]

really ? i think araya did a rather good job on god hates us all
very energetic vocals.

Yeah they were the best they'd been since South of Heaven. He can hit some high notes. I tried singing 'New Faith' in my band and i couldn't do it well at all.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

Just wait for Riva to see your posting. :p

This debate isn't pathetic. In fact there really isn't a debate. Your expressing an opinion for which you have no base and people are setting you straight.

setting me straight? yeah right, you're just posting your opinion and last i checked, opinions aren't absolute. no base? it's my favorite album of theirs and i've listened to them for a long time. i think i know more than you what music i like :rolleyes: .

[I'm Charming]

setting me straight? yeah right, you're just posting your opinion and last i checked, opinions aren't absolute. no base? it's my favorite album of theirs and i've listened to them for a long time. i think i know more than you what music i like :rolleyes: .

Your post was not opinion?

At least I backed mine up.

How old are you, 12?

[Bazarov]

Testament is a little more diverse though. It's kind of har dot compare the two, Testament did a lot of acoustic stuff with clean vocals, It's rare that slayer ever has a soothing vocal line in a song.

Where have you been? I haven't seen you active very much lately.

Hell Awaits > South of Heaven

Haunting the Chapel is pretty great too, it's got Haunting the Chapel and Chemical Warfare, both songs I constantly have to listen to.

[SimonCore]

They should have combined Haunting the chapel and hell awaits together to make one album. They're both short albums so that would make more sense.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

Your post was not opinion?

At least I backed mine up.

How old are you, 12?

"How old are you, 12?" if i had a dollar for every time an idiot said that, bill gates would be my bitch. you backed nothing. you just said i'm wrong and posted your opinion of which albums you think are the best.

[Bazarov]

They should have combined Haunting the chapel and hell awaits together to make one album. They're both short albums so that would make more sense.
Possibly one day they'll probably do that. I'd buy it since I don't actually own Haunting the Chapel. And I want to.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

They should have combined Haunting the chapel and hell awaits together to make one album. They're both short albums so that would make more sense.

angel of death is about as short as haunting the chapel. maybe a little bit more longer.

[Bazarov]

angel of death is about as short as haunting the chapel. maybe a little bit more longer.
I don't know if that's just exaggeration.


NP: Chemical Warfare

[SimonCore]

I don't know if that's just exaggeration.


NP: Chemical Warfare

The song Chemical warfare is longer than AOD i thouhgt?

[Bazarov]

The song Chemical warfare is longer than AOD i thouhgt?
It is.

I made a mistake for some reason I thought he was saying that the album Haunting the Chapel was just a little bit longer than Angel of Death. I'm really out of today.

[SimonCore]

^Yeah so did i. So how does his comment have any relevance to the discussion? We're not talking about RIB album, and the length of angel of death compared to HTC?? Great....

[Bazarov]

I don't know. I try not to make a big deal about posts anymore. But yeah, I don't get where that comment came from.

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

you were talking about slayer short albums, so i said angel of death was pretty short too.

[Bazarov]

you were talking about slayer short albums, so i said angel of death was pretty short too.

Angel of Death is about 5 minutes long. That's not really short for a slayer song.

[Nepenthe]

Angel of Death is about 5 minutes long. That's not really short for a slayer song.

Every other song on RiB clocks in at about 3 minutes. This is from memory but isn't it actually the longest song of the cd? I can't remember if RB is longer or not.

[Bazarov]

Every other song on RiB clocks in at about 3 minutes. This is from memory but isn't it actually the longest song of the cd? I can't remember if RB is longer or not.

Not really almost every song on RiB is about 2 minutes. The only songs over 3 mintues on the album are Postmortem, Angel of Death, and Raining Blood. But then Rainning Blood isn't even over three minutes if you get rid off all the sound effects at the end.

But yeah Angel of Death is the longest song.

[I'm Charming]

"How old are you, 12?" if i had a dollar for every time an idiot said that, bill gates would be my bitch. you backed nothing. you just said i'm wrong and posted your opinion of which albums you think are the best.

Sounds like people often think that of you?

I wonder why...

[gojira_from_mars_tosirius]

Sounds like people often think that of you?

I wonder why...

you have never played online games.

[I'm Charming]

you have never played online games.

o rly?

CS 1.6

Wolfenstein ET

Quake

Swat 4

STFU

[Bazarov]

Seriously, you guys should just exchange your instant messanger screen names and continue your bullshit middle school drama there.

[I'm Charming]

Seriously, you guys should just exchange your instant messanger screen names and continue your bullshit middle school drama there.

ahh... Where's the spirit? I'm having some fun with this dumb**** n00b.

Slayer wise,

\still angry they aren't coming to Portland

I figured out the beginning of Silent Scream by ear and I'm dead set on learning that in the near future.

[Bazarov]

That sucks. I guess Portalnd is far away from Salem. I'm still trying to convince my father to drive us up towards LA to see them on their last tour date. I should have my license by then, but I don't even think he'd let me go by myself.


The only song I've figured out by myself slayer wise.. is the intro to Dissendent Aggressor. I should try to figure it out myself, but I'm far too lazy and impatient.

[I'm Charming]

That sucks. I guess Portalnd is far away from Salem. I'm still trying to convince my father to drive us up towards LA to see them on their last tour date. I should have my license by then, but I don't even think he'd let me go by myself.


The only song I've figured out by myself slayer wise.. is the intro to Dissendent Aggressor. I should try to figure it out myself, but I'm far too lazy and impatient.

It's great practice and skill building to learn by ear, but I can't wait when a great tab is a click away.

[Pantallica32]

i wonder if slayer has some relative long songs?? ( like 8 to 10 min)
long songs compared to other bands
if your talking just about slayer then a five minute song is quite long

[purgatory]

Angle of Death is a good song, but my favortie would have to be either Manditory Suicide, or New Faith! good **** though. im going to see them with Children of Bodom in May!!!

[Bazarov]

i wonder if slayer has some relative long songs?? ( like 8 to 10 min)
long songs compared to other bands
if your talking just about slayer then a five minute song is quite long
Hell Awaits has some pretty long songs. I think 2 or nearly 7 minutes.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah Hell Awaits has their longest ones. Chemical Warfare is also pretty long.

[purgatory]

Yeah Hell Awaits has their longest ones. Chemical Warfare is also pretty long.

both are great songs but if they were any longer id fall asleep lol. Slayers songs are the perfect length i believe. bands like i think i have A.D.D.

[I'm Charming]

both are great songs but if they were any longer id fall asleep lol. Slayers songs are the perfect length i believe. bands like i think i have A.D.D.


Song length:

First thing that comes to mind is Opeth, as much as I love them... That really gets old. I find myself listening to 5 minutes and moving on.

I think Slayer's songs are just right length wise.

[SimonCore]

That sucks. I guess Portalnd is far away from Salem. I'm still trying to convince my father to drive us up towards LA to see them on their last tour date. I should have my license by then, but I don't even think he'd let me go by myself.


The only song I've figured out by myself slayer wise.. is the intro to Dissendent Aggressor. I should try to figure it out myself, but I'm far too lazy and impatient.

Don't you live in San Diego? They playing there first aren't they? They're definetly doing San Diego though....

[Pantallica32]

Angle of Death is a good song, but my favortie would have to be either Manditory Suicide, or New Faith! good **** though. im going to see them with Children of Bodom in May!!!
your gonna see slayer and children of bodom ???
you lucky bastard!!

[SimonCore]

your gonna see slayer and children of bodom ???
you lucky bastard!!

They're coming to europe aswell but no dates have been confirmed.

[nowitzki]

^I will go to that without a doubt.

[SimonCore]

^ I missed the last one, however i wasn't half as into slayer then as i am now. It'll probably be mid summer perhaps.

[Bazarov]

Don't you live in San Diego? They playing there first aren't they? They're definetly doing San Diego though....

Yeah they're playing SD first. And that's where I'm seeing them.

[SimonCore]

^ Oh so you just wanna see them twice?

[Bazarov]

Yeah. If I could, I'd see them on every date in America. I remember when I bought Metallica tickets there were these 3 biker guys talking about how they were following on the tour and had seen them like 8 times already just on the current tour.

[SimonCore]

^I wish i was rich enough to do that lol. (for the record i'm not actually poor, infact my family is quite rich, i was just stating my parents don't give me money i have to pay for everything myself)

[Thor]

Yeah. If I could, I'd see them on every date in America. I remember when I bought Metallica tickets there were these 3 biker guys talking about how they were following on the tour and had seen them like 8 times already just on the current tour.
Their funding probably comes from mugging kids at the shows. :)

[Bazarov]

Their funding probably comes from mugging kids at the shows. :)
:lol: probably. They didn't look like well-to-do rich people.

^I wish i was rich enough to do that lol. (for the record i'm not actually poor, infact my family is quite rich, i was just stating my parents don't give me money i have to pay for everything myself)
Same here, well I wouldn't say my family is rich. But once I turned 16 my dad has made me buy all my concert tickets. :( Oh well.

[Thor]

I've always had to buy my own concert tickets because my dad obviously doesn't want to listen to the same stuff that I do. He says that if I want to see a band he doesn't want to then I have to pay for everything, minus his ticket.

[Bazarov]

I've always had to buy my own concert tickets because my dad obviously doesn't want to listen to the same stuff that I do. He says that if I want to see a band he doesn't want to then I have to pay for everything, minus his ticket.
Me and my dad have very similar tastes in music. Except he doesn't like death metal. But most of the thrash bands and other metal bands that I like he likes. Which is cool, we had a jolly time headbanging at Metallica. He wanted to see Slayer with me last year, but he's handicap and the venue last year was all stand up venue (no seats or stands anywhere, which is lame) and he wouldn't have been able to see them.

So this time he's going to get to see them, but yeah he bought his own ticket and made me buy my own.

[Thor]

I got my dad intop Opeth, but only their soft material. At least it's a start.

and why was your dad handicapped?

[Bazarov]

I got my dad intop Opeth, but only their soft material. At least it's a start.

and why was your dad handicapped?

:lol: My dad is the exact same way with Opeth. We almost went and saw them on Monday, but we thought it was Tuesday, and we missed it.

Um he's handicap because back in '83 he had Ewing Sarcoma which is a kind of bone cancer, so they gave him maximum radiation treatment and now because of that he now has lymphedema, which is where his lymphnodes retain the water, so his left leg is extremely swollen. And the cancer at away his hip so he can only stand or walk for very brief amounts of time.

NP: Slayer - Epidemic

[I'm Charming]

I got my dad intop Opeth, but only their soft material. At least it's a start.

and why was your dad handicapped?

So did I. I played him the Damnation album and he liked it a lot. I don't think he'd like Demon Of The Fall or Master's Apprentices. haha.

[Mr. Black]

So, Erm, I need your help.

I'm going on Saturday to get Raining Blood. Is there anything else I should get too, cos my guitar tutor, told me to Get Raining Blood and nowt else, as the rest isn't great but, Y'Know. Is there ouwt else I need?

[Pantallica32]

Same here, well I wouldn't say my family is rich. But once I turned 16 my dad has made me buy all my concert tickets. :( Oh well.[/QUOTE]
that sucks, i'm lucky my dad likes almost every band i like
comes in handy if you want to go to a festival or a concert
just hanging out with dad like hes one of my friends,
... accept when hes drunk ( none of my friends get as drunk as my dad)

[SimonCore]

Fariplay gigs aren't really that expensive. I spend more on transport there and stuff than the actual ticket.

[purgatory]

Slayer is without a doubt one of the greatest bands to ever record an album. I think we can all agree on that. It makes me think though. Why wont they headline thier own annual tour?

[Bazarov]

Slayer is without a doubt one of the greatest bands to ever record an album. I think we can all agree on that. It makes me think though. Why wont they headline thier own annual tour?
:confused: They are headlining The Unholy Alliance Tour.

So, Erm, I need your help.

I'm going on Saturday to get Raining Blood. Is there anything else I should get too, cos my guitar tutor, told me to Get Raining Blood and nowt else, as the rest isn't great but, Y'Know. Is there ouwt else I need?

If you like Reign in Blood, you should like Hell Awaits and Show No Mercy.

[Mr. Black]

Oh I'll get them too, then.

[Bazarov]

Good :thumb:

Hell Awaits in my opinion has Slayer's best work. If you like Hell Awaits you also might want to get Haunting the Chapel, but there are only 4 songs on it, though those 4 songs are extremely awesome.

[Poofy 666]

Good :thumb:

Hell Awaits in my opinion has Slayer's best work. If you like Hell Awaits you also might want to get Haunting the Chapel, but there are only 4 songs on it, though those 4 songs are extremely awesome.
The random vocal effects made me giggle :)

[I'm Charming]

Good :thumb:

Hell Awaits in my opinion has Slayer's best work. If you like Hell Awaits you also might want to get Haunting the Chapel, but there are only 4 songs on it, though those 4 songs are extremely awesome.

Hell Awaits (title track) is on of their best songs. In addition to being a favorite of mine.

NP: Celtic Frost :Into the Crypts of Rays

[Thor]

Good :thumb:

Hell Awaits in my opinion has Slayer's best work. If you like Hell Awaits you also might want to get Haunting the Chapel, but there are only 4 songs on it, though those 4 songs are extremely awesome.
Oh no way, the vocals on Hell Awaits are way too bad. Tom Araya is capable of so much more, as you would see later on South of Heaven.

There are some good riffs on Hell Awaits, but their songwriting abilities weren't at their best by this point in the band's lifetime.

[Bazarov]

The random vocal effects made me giggle :)

Oh no way, the vocals on Hell Awaits are way too bad. Tom Araya is capable of so much more, as you would see later on South of Heaven.

There are some good riffs on Hell Awaits, but their songwriting abilities weren't at their best by this point in the band's lifetime.

Fools! You will pay for your blasphemes!

[BLS_Infernus]

:lol: Hell Awaits is a great album but it only lacks decent production qualities.

[I'm Charming]

:lol: Hell Awaits is a great album but it only lacks decent production qualities.

I'll say.

[Poofy 666]

Fools! You will pay for your blasphemes!
They made me giggle = I hump things when I hear it

[Bazarov]

They made me giggle = I hump things when I hear it
That made me smile.

I guess I could see why people don't like Hell Awaits. But I simply love that album.

[Stoo]

So I just bought my 3rd Slayer album. Hell Awaits. Fukk the start to that song is awesome.

/boner.

[Bazarov]

Yes, it truly is.

So is anyone going to do that live chat with ESP and Tom Araya on March 20? I might do it. But I really have no questions. I might just sign up to see what questions are asked and what he answers, he might give some hints about the new cd.

[purgatory]

Yes, it truly is.

So is anyone going to do that live chat with ESP and Tom Araya on March 20? I might do it. But I really have no questions. I might just sign up to see what questions are asked and what he answers, he might give some hints about the new cd.

Where is this? How much?

[Bazarov]

Where is this? How much?
go to http://www.espguitars.com/ and you can sign up. It's free as well.

[purgatory]

I believe Im going to do it. I want to ask Tom why he wont headline an annual Slayer tour.

[Bazarov]

What do you mean? Slayer not headlining?

[I'm Charming]

What do you mean? Slayer not headlining?

Slayer is headlining this up-coming tour.

CoB and Mastodon are trading between 2nd and 3rd. LoG is forth and Thine Eyes whatever they are opens.

[Bazarov]

I know that their headlining. That's why I'm confused. Unless purgatory means that they won't do an annual tour. But then, Kerry said that they'd like to do the Unholy Alliance Tour every year.

[SimonCore]

This is stupid! SLAYER ARE HEADLINING THE UNHOLLY ALLIANCE TOUR:angry:

[Apocalyptic Raids]

For what Hell Awaits lacks in production, it makes up for in atmosphere.

[Bazarov]

I don't even have problems with the production. I think the cd sounds great.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah it doesn't really sound all that bad. There are worse sounding thrash albums.

[SimonCore]

So i'm not really sure about this live web chat thing.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

What are you talking about?

[Bazarov]

ESP is having a live chat thing with Tom.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Oh, ok.

meh.

[SimonCore]

So was the live web chat (which I forgot about) good?

[Bazarov]

I forgot about it too. But ESP says it's going to post it up soon.

[SimonCore]

How do we really know it's Tom?

[Bazarov]

Well, I guess you can't be 100% sure. But I'm pretty damn sure ESP contacted Tom and set up an account and everything.

[SimonCore]

Anyway who actualy participated in it?

[superflyjojo]

I love Hell Awaits, but I don't understand why the production is so much worse than Show No Mercy and Haunting The Chapel.

NP: Exhorder - The Law

[Bazarov]

I guess here is the chat, someone from the slayer saves forum posted this:

ESP Josh:
do you prefer big shows, medium shows, or clubs

Tom:
I prefer all shows. Big shows are cool, because there are so many people. Little shows because they are more intimate.


tsinthegame:
Well here goes: I've always wondered how the relationship between Slayer and ESP started. Did ESP approach Slayer or vice versa?

Tom:
ESP was working with Kerry and Jeff already, I walked in and met and with Matt and the rest was history. A few years later I had my own line.


Boinz:
Good afternoon Tom, welcome to the board, quick question, when do you think the new album will be complete, i know its up to all the band members, but i must say i am looking very forward to a kickass slayer album

Tom:
Soon I hope. So am I.


lt1z
Tom- What can we expect for the new album sound wise. A mixture of the Bostaph years and Lombardo years? -Matt

Tom:
You can expect it to sound like Slayer!


Mr West:
So Tom, Slayer is widely know for their agressive fast paced music. As most of us know, a new album is in the works, can we expect some "classic" Slayer sounds in this album? Or is Slayer experimenting with different sounds? Possibly a mix? Thanks in Advance. P.S. If possible, will we get a sneak peek of the new music in the upcoming tour?

Tom:
Yeah. Classic Slayer and they're will be some new elements in there, there always are.


slayerrr:
Hello Tom.It's Baran from Turkey.(You know me from this summer )When you will come to Turkey?(or a europe tour) also Hi says Mehmet and Anýl from Turkey

Tom:
Europe will be sometime in the fall. No set dates for Turkey yet.


HelloFromTheGutter
My Question is; What inspired you to change vocals lately? I've noticed they are much more scream-oriented. I think they're quite good now as well, but why did you change out of the clearer sounding vocals?

Tom:
The screaming wasn't by choice. If I had it may way I would have sang some songs differently.


jaxadam:
what do you like best about working with ESP, and do you think they've still maintained a high level of workmanship over the years?

Tom:
Great @#%$ guitars or else I wouldn't be here. They have maintained their quality.


knuckleheadjcz:
Tom, Is Rick Rubin producing this album? If not who is & why did you choose to go with them? Thank you.

Tom:
Rick Rubin is the executive producer, because he is our guy with the bick bucks and signs the checks. As far as producing we are going with Josh A.


Slayer disciple666:
Hi, Tom!!! What is your favourite Slayer song to perform?
What was your first own bass guitar?
Could you tell me some titles of the new songs or the title of the upcoming album?
What are you (with Slayer) going to do after the US tour?
Are you (with Slayer) going to tour Europe (especially Finland) again soon?


Tom:
'Dead Skin Mask' would be a favorite to perform. My first bass was a Paul McCartney replica. 'Jihad', 'Eyes of the Insane', 'Cult' are the names of some of the new songs. After the tour, I will going to Disneyland! We should in Europe at the end of the year.


Sjuge:
What's your favorite beer and how do you take it? Ice cold, cold or just cool?

Tom:
I like to drink my Corona's cold at 45 degrees with a shot of crown.


Demon Child27:
Hey tom,how do your ESP basses compare to your previous ones?

Tom:
The quality and playability, I love the neck. I like it, its a great sounding bass! Just don't submerse it in blood.


ESP Josh:
since 2000, what has been the best band you have toured with.

Tom:
Everybody. If we don't like the band musically, we won't tour with them. Some of the bands we've toured with are great musically, but if they're spatulas we don't talk to them. Chimaira was a really good band. The Pantera guys were a really good live band.


martijua:
Tom,
I've been a fan since way back from the beggining. My first Slayer show was when I saw you all play a show here in San Antonio at a place called 'La Villa Fontanna' where it was (L.A.) Slayer vs. (S.A.) Slayer back in the early 80's.......now thats a long long time ago. I'm glad that you all are still putting out music and touring for us fanatics who are rabbid for Slayer.

If you could only pick one, What is your favorite Slayer album ?

See you on tour,
DannyM - www.slaytanicguitarist.com

Tom:
Seasons is my favorite album. I was very heavily involved with that album. I was allowed to participate.


ReignOfDeath:
what is the craziest thing a fans made for you?

Tom:
A kid who was a blacksmith's apprentice, created a hand made pentogram for me, forged in fire.


EETFUK ESP:
What are your biggest influences?

Tom:
My wife's 34 double D's!


Boinz:
Mr. Araya, quick question, if somehow Slayer hadn't happened, and instead it split up, what do you imagine yourself doing for a living?

Tom:
I would be a respiratory therapist which is how i financed the first album with Kerry's dad.


Demon Child27:
what do you enjoy doing offstage? any hobies?

Tom:
I enjoy going home spending time with my kids and my farm animals.


bigwillie:
Tom, as you guys have aged, how have you retained your angry edge both on the albums and in the live shows? It has to be more than just a product of our modern day environment I'm guessing.

Tom:
Because its in my blood! I wouldn't be able to do it if it wasn't in my blood. RIGHT!!!


Andy RV:
Recently on British TV the was a d0cumentary on Death metal. One of the subjects brought up was about people who listened to Slayer turning into Satan worshippers and hurting/ murdering people due to the music and what the lyrics read. What was the effect this had on Slayer? And what are your views on what happened with some fans turning into Satan worshippers? Take care, Andrew.

Tom:
Couldn't give a @#%$.


hammer666:
Hey Tom. Do you remember how you guys dealt with nerves before playing live back in the early days. Me and my band are playing friday, and we could use some professional advise

Tom:
Try throwing up, that works.

[Bazarov]

PapaHett:
As a youngin' who did you look upto (Music Wise)? What age did you begin to play bass? Did your parents support the decision? -Conor D-

Tom:
I began playing bass when I was about 9 or 10. I grew up with 60's radio and listened to everything. My main influence would be the Beatles.


emg32:
Hey Tom, I've read that you are fascinated with serial killers and write alot of your lyrics about serial killers. Has this always been a fascination of yours? Do you feel that it is a outlet for you and helps you write better lyrics due to your fascination of the subject? Thanks

Tom:
Yeah! Movies inspire me, books that I read, news articles, stories, Stephen King. 'Interview with the Vampire' was a big one that influenced me to write At Dawn They Sleep.


metalhead456:
Hey Tom, i was just wondering why you decided a while ago to change from playing bass with your fingers to using a plectrum? did you one day just decide you preferred using plectrums or was there another reason behind it?

Tom:
It was suggested during 'Reign in Blood', the attack was better and the notes were more clear with the pick.


Ptak:
Hej Tom! Greeting from Denmark! Do you have any advice for upcoming musicians? I wonder if you could recommend some speed techniques for me, I'm stuck there at the moment. - Ptak

Tom:
The only advice that I can give is be pesistent. Don't let anyone tell you that you suck. You have to do it for love. Otherwise you won't make it. You can't be doing it for a big pay day. You'll find yourself out in the street, talking to yourself, and pushing a cart.


donting101:
what do you think of jeff and kerrys guitar solo'ing?

Tom:
I don't.


martijua:
Tom, I missed work to be online for this chat, Can you ask the mod to speed it up ?

Tom:
No one asked you to miss work for this, dummy. Dave's doing the best he can.


Hrellir:
Ever played around with a five string bass to try out new sounds or any plans to?

Tom:
No not really, but I have thought about it.


legendofdeathwalker:
have you ever had lessons or are you just naturally gifted with an ESP in your hands and a microphone in your face

Tom:
Self-taught and I scream in key if you call that a gift. But in reality I bought a chart and memorized the music notes.


xXFarBeyondMetalXx:
Hey tom, whats your favourite city to play in the US ?

Tom:
In no particular order I like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago to name a few.


arnoldplanken:
hey tom, how does slayer write songs, i've got a couple of demo's from jeff, but are the songs always made this way, or do you guys just jam a bit around all the time (like when your on tour and have nothing to do)... ?

Tom:
Where did you get Jeff's demos from?


abc123:
What do you do in the half hour before a big show? And can you describe your thoughts and sensations in the instant you walk onstage and see the crowd pumped up ready to see you.

Tom:
"I hope I don't @#%$ up. I hope I don't @#%$ up. I hope I don't @#%$ up"...


bodom578:
how did the slayer eagle come about?

Tom:
Rick Rubin and us broke out with an SS war metal book and we took the eagle and put the two images together. It was cool!


ElectricClown:
hey Tom,
One Quickie...
what would is the hardest slayer song to play and sing?
assuming it's Dittohead, what is the second hardest to play and sing?
and another if i may... are you still as entertained playing life as when you first got big with Slayer? greetings, Dave (iceland)

Tom:
They are not all easy. But 'Piece by Piece' would have to be the one. With age come experience. You get a little bit better at your playing as you get older. I'd probably be good if I practiced alot.


Lord Of Repulsion:
can i have some advice on how to deal wiht someguy if he thrwos a twix bar at you while you are on stage?...What would you do?

Tom:
You're talking candy? I'd unwrap it and eat it or save it for later.


5711:
What was going through your head the first time you stepped out to a major audience? What feelings went through you? I imagine it must be something awesome!! Cheers, Andy

Tom:
The only thing that went through my head was, "@#%$..." and "Hope I don't @#%$ up. I hope I don't @#%$ up..."

[SimonCore]

^Is there anymore?

[Luc214]

Slayer is classic.

[purgatory]

Damn, I was hoping someone would ask Tom why they don't headline their own annual tour.

[Bazarov]

^Is there anymore?
No that was it. I went onto the ESP forums just to check because it seemed to end abruptly.

[SimonCore]

Damn, I was hoping someone would ask Tom why they don't headline their own annual tour.

What?

[Rounder]

Seasons is their best imo. They should let Tom be more involved, I would still be a slayer fan. And why the F*ck isn't he more involved? Isn't he a critical piece of the puzzle???

[Crysiss]

martijua:
Tom, I missed work to be online for this chat, Can you ask the mod to speed it up ?

Tom:
No one asked you to miss work for this, dummy. Dave's doing the best he can.

Gotta love that part.

[Bazarov]

Gotta love that part.
Yeah when I read that, I was thinking, what an idiot.

Seasons is their best imo. They should let Tom be more involved, I would still be a slayer fan. And why the F*ck isn't he more involved? Isn't he a critical piece of the puzzle???

I think it was more of a joke about him being allowed to. He contributed here and there before Seasons in the Abyss. And he did write the lyrics to my favorite song, At Dawn They Sleep.

[Crysiss]

123. I'd try to sound as respectful as i can when discussing with the lead singer of a group instead of asking idiotic questions.

123 again. I love the lyrics to At Dawn They Sleep.

I love watching the slayer DVD, I like the stories that they tell

[Nostalgia]

Haha, I would eat the twix too if someone were to throw it at me.

[SimonCore]

donting101:
what do you think of jeff and kerrys guitar solo'ing?

Tom:
I don't.


Hmmm. Is he joking? Or is he emplying he doesn't care, or is he emplying he's not impressed?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

He probably doesn't care. I don't either.

[SimonCore]

He probably doesn't care. I don't either.

:O So for you soloing isn't a good part of the song for you then?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Well it is, but not for Slayer.

[SimonCore]

Well it is, but not for Slayer.

So you don't think Slayers solos are good?

[purgatory]

What?

Slayers own annual tour, kinda like Ozzfest. They could call it Slayerfest or something else i dont know lol.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

So you don't think Slayers solos are good?
Not particularly.

[SimonCore]

Slayers own annual tour, kinda like Ozzfest. They could call it Slayerfest or something else i dont know lol.

They do headline it, and there's no reason why it has to contain 'Slayer'. And if it was called Slayerfest i would probably cry.

[Rattlehead]

Slayer solos own. Kerry kicks a*s, but i can understand why one might not like them, as they are somewhat atonal at times, and Kerry often totally leaves the chord sequences and it sounds weird. but i love it,:thumb: :thumb:

[SimonCore]

Jeff is probably the better gutiarist.

[Rattlehead]

i wouldnt know, i just relate the solo's to Kerry. he does them all doesn't he?

[SimonCore]

i wouldnt know, i just relate the solo's to Kerry. he does them all doesn't he?

oh no no. They do half and half. Generally, Jeff's are the fast shred ones, and Kings are the more technical effecty ones.

[Rattlehead]

oh right cool. so what's Jeff's surname?

[SimonCore]

^Hannenman.

[Rattlehead]

i really love the album Show No Mercy, but the last three songs are incredible.

[SimonCore]

^hmmm. I think Show no Mercy is a little overated. If i had to choose 5 out of the 10 Slayer albums to keep i'd choose: 1.Seasons in the Abyss 2.Reign in blood 3.GHUA 4. South of Heaven 5.Hell awaits.........or Divin intervention

[Rattlehead]

absolutely, i wasnt saying it was my fav., its just the last four kick a*s... and i second your list there.:thumb:

[Mr. Black]

I bought Reign in Blood today, my first Slayer purchase.

It's real aural punishment.

[SimonCore]

I bought Reign in Blood today, my first Slayer purchase.

It's real aural punishment.

You saying you don't like it?

[Mr. Black]

You saying you don't like it?
It's different, but yeah, I love it.

and when I say different, I mean it's so fast and the solo's are weird.

[Stoo]

Yea I thought the solo's were odd aswell.

[Mr. Black]

Are they like that on all the albums, cos I have to admit, they started to annoy me a little in the end.

[Bazarov]

Yes, most of Slayer's solos are "out of place". But I love their solos, I think it adds to the insane audio assault that is Slayer.

Though at one time I didn't like the solos.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

It's not that the solos are out of place or don't suit the style.

Let's just say that I don't listen to Slayer for the guitar solos.

[Bazarov]

Maybe I should have said random, I've heard both "out of place" and "random" for their solos.

Anyway, Jeff and Kerry are better at writing rythm than solos.

[Rounder]

It's not that the solos are out of place or don't suit the style.

Let's just say that I don't listen to Slayer for the guitar solos.

same here

Anyway, Jeff and Kerry are better at writing rythm than solos.

agreed

[superflyjojo]

Does anyone else think that Kerry's solo in War Ensemble (the second solo in the song) is the best solo Slayer has ever had? It also is actually in the same key (for the most part) as the rest of the song.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

The Antichrist has my favourite Slayer solos.

[superflyjojo]

The Antichrist has my favourite Slayer solos.

Jeff's solo in that song is one of my favorites.

[Bazarov]

Yup, the second solo in The Antichrist is my favorite solo by Slayer. I like the solos in Necrophiliac as well.

NP: Hell Awaits

[Crysiss]

At least Kerry knows that the solos are out of place amirite?

[Bazarov]

I guess. I don't really think he even thinks about the solos. He said that most of the time when he writes a solo, he just plays the track and records himself improvising and then fixes some parts here or there and then the solo is done.

[purgatory]

They do headline it, and there's no reason why it has to contain 'Slayer'. And if it was called Slayerfest i would probably cry.

Thats just the first thing that i came up with, and I didnt want to think for hours about a nice annual tour name lol.

[heavy metal kid]

I just got the Show No Mercy album, the music it´s very interesting...but the photos made me laugh.

[purgatory]

Show No Mercy is really good. My favorite album would be God Hates Us All or Reign In Blood. Those are the most POWERFUL records!

[heavy metal kid]

Show No Mercy is really good. My favorite album would be God Hates Us All or Reign In Blood. Those are the most POWERFUL records!

I would say South of Heaven and Reing in Blood are the best, people are 50-50 when it comes to RIB, some say it´s good, same say it´s bad. I think it´s overrated but it is still damn good.

[purgatory]

South of Heaven is good, but its a slower not as thrashy album i think. Well, i take that back some tracks are very thrash.

[heavy metal kid]

South of Heaven is good, but its a slower not as thrashy album i think. Well, i take that back some tracks are very thrash.

Indeed, SOH is slow compared to their early stuff, but in my opinion the album has more variety and versatility than any other Slayer album.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I prefer RIB.

SOH is great too, but RIB is classic +1.

[Mr. Black]

I prefer RIB.

SOH is great too, but RIB is classic +1.
I'm loving this.

Np - Jesus Saves.

[SimonCore]

RIB > SOH. But SOH has better single tracks, where as RIB is just generally a good album with two amazing tracks. Ya get me?

[Mr. Black]

RIB > SOH. But SOH has better single tracks, where as RIB is just generally a good album with two amazing tracks. Ya get me?
Angel of Death and Raining Blood, amarite?

[SimonCore]

^Yup. What i'm saying is SOH has a good track, then an ok one, then an another good track etc. Whereas RiB has two really amazing tracks, and the rest are generally very good.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Araya's vocals are also way better on RIB.

[SimonCore]

^That aswell. They're the wierdest (the vocals) on SOH out of all the Slayer albums IMO. There's like an american accent twang that stands out. Especially in the title track.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, I always thought the vocals on SITA and SOH were strange. He doesn't scream as much, it sounds like he's holding back.

[SimonCore]

^I'm more than satisfied with them on SITA. I don't think there's much more he could scream on the chorus of 'War ensemble'. And the vocals fit perfectly for songs like 'Spirit in black', 'SITA', and DEAD................SKIN............MMMASSSSSSSKA!

[Rattlehead]

Undisputed attitude is quite different from their other iconic album that i prefer, but i really enjoy it.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I've never heard that.

I would like to though.

[AA-12]

I'm getting really into Slayer again lately. GHUA is definitely my favorite album from them.

[Rattlehead]

yeah, great album.

[tubflogging]

Slayer rules. Jesus Saves is a pretty sweet song, same with Aggressive Perfector. Nothing beats Angel of Death, though.
Anyone heard show no mercy?

[tubflogging]

Anyone heard stuff off of Show No Mercy?

[Rattlehead]

yea yea that one owns. the last 4 songs are the best though.

[SimonCore]

I'm getting really into Slayer again lately. GHUA is definitely my favorite album from them.

Yeah same for me aswell. It's good because it's really powerful and kinda brutal. I dunno why people don't like it.

[Bazarov]

Reign in Blood is great, but I still prefer Hell Awaits. As for Undisputed Attitude, I could never get into it because I don't like punk all too much, not even when Slayer is doing it.

One reason why I don't like GHUA is because Kerry really sucked with lyrics this time (I know I'm usually not one to care about lyrics, but this album has really annoying ones). Look at the lyrics to Exile for instance. Plus I feel the album lacks good song writing all around.

Oh and that mid riffage thing going on in Epidemic is ****ing ace.

[Rattlehead]

i hate punk, but with UA its so layered up with metal/thrash characteristics that it doesn't matter for me

[SimonCore]

Reign in Blood is great, but I still prefer Hell Awaits. As for Undisputed Attitude, I could never get into it because I don't like punk all too much, not even when Slayer is doing it.

One reason why I don't like GHUA is because Kerry really sucked with lyrics this time (I know I'm usually not one to care about lyrics, but this album has really annoying ones). Look at the lyrics to Exile for instance. Plus I feel the album lacks good song writing all around.

Oh and that mid riffage thing going on in Epidemic is ****ing ace.

I don't think you should really care about the lyrics. As long as it sounds good, then i really don't care what's being sung. I think the type of lyric writing suits GHUA because it's more like talking to someone rather than like stories and stuff. And New Faith is one of my favourite Slayer songs.

[Bazarov]

Hahahaha, but it's still the riffs too that I don't like. I still like Disciple though. Bloodline is okay.

NP: Hell Awaits

Sacrifice the lives of all I know they
Soon shall die
Their souls are damned to rot in Hell
and keep the fire growing deep inside
Hell awaits...

**** YES!

[purgatory]

I love when God Send Death picks up a bit, and Araya goes, "God send death and misery." OMG I LOVE IT! Slayer is one of my top 5 favorite bands.

[SimonCore]

Nothing beats:

"Welcome to the horror of the revelation
tell me what you think of your saviour now
I reject all the biblical views of the truth, I dismiss it as the folklore of it's time,
I won't be force fed prophecies from the book of un-truths for the weakest mind..
I KEEP THE BIBLE IN A POOL OF BLOOD, SO THAT NON OF IT'S LIES CAN AFFECT ME!!!!"

That gets me so pumped.

[Bl4ck3n3D]

Waiting for Raining Blood to kick in at a concert gets me really pumped, same with the beginning of Angel of Death.

[Bazarov]

Waiting for Raining Blood to kick in at a concert gets me really pumped, same with the beginning of Angel of Death.
The breakdown in that song possesses me to bang my head like it's on a hinge.

[Rattlehead]

hearing the opening riff to raining blood after waiting for hours in a queue must give such a buzz... i have to see them.

[SimonCore]

Nah there'd be no such buzz as the opening riff of Disciple straight after Darkness of chirst \m/ Sheer genius!

[Rattlehead]

that wasn't my point.

[SimonCore]

that wasn't my point.

Yes, but that was my point.

[Rattlehead]

The breakdown in that song possesses me to bang my head like it's on a hinge.
RIB or AOD?

[Poofy 666]

RIB or AOD?
I say both :)


The 'KILL, KILL, KILL, KILL' part in At Dawn They Sleep is so awsome.

[Rattlehead]

I say both :)
fitting!

[SimonCore]

And then "SPORT THE WAR!!!!! WAR SUPPORT!!!!

[Mr. Black]

The breakdown in that song possesses me to bang my head like it's on a hinge.
I know what ya mean.

There's one problem with RIB, does anyone else find the lyrics in 'Reborn' really annoying?

[Poofy 666]

I know what ya mean.

There's one problem with RIB, does anyone else find the lyrics in 'Reborn' really annoying?
I dont remember the lyrics, let me check them...

Convicted witch my life will end
At midnight on the stake
My dedicated life was spent
To insubordinate
Secured by lock inside a cell
Imprisoned for no crime
The shackles will be useless
When your life is out of time

Incantation spell gone by
I will see life again
My deals will made eternally
I signed the book of red
My rage will be unleashed again
Burning the next morn
Death means nothing, there is no end
I will be reborn

No gift of exile in my fate
I'll get no amnesty
You can't control my destiny
There is no habitual need
Proclaim my death, to end my wrath
It takes more than one try
Indulge your ineffective curse
I will never die

You think by killing me tonight
My powers will not rise
There'll be nowhere for you to run
When my hatred comes to life
Condemned to fill the prophecy
Allowing no first born
Defy your morbid declaration
Leave you ripped and torn

Count your blessing would be priest
As I burn upon the stake
You'd be forgiven endlessly
But your values are all fake
Forever servant of my Lord
By choice and not submission
Maybe now I've made you wonder
Am I superstition

Incantation spell gone by
I will live again
My deals will made eternally
I signed the book in red
My rage will be unleashed again
Burning the next morn
Death means nothing there is no end
I will be reborn


They are kinda lame but not really annoying.

[SimonCore]

I think they're quite good lyrics. I don't like the lyrics for 'Jesus saves' though, it seems abit easy to write. The best anit-church lyrics are 'Disciple'.

[Poofy 666]

I think they're quite good lyrics. I don't like the lyrics for 'Jesus saves' though, it seems abit easy to write. The best anit-church lyrics are 'Disciple'.
:amaze:

I hope you are kidding. Well...whatever, different opinions.

[Mr. Black]

I dont remember the lyrics, let me check them...



They are kinda lame but not really annoying.
They really get to me, I just don't enjoy that song, really.

[SimonCore]

My favourtie tracks of RiB are: Angel of death, altar of scrifice, reborn, postmortem, raining blood.

[Bazarov]

RIB or AOD?
Well both, but I was talking about AoD.

In Disciple, I really like the line "I know why your prayers will never be answered".

I like the lyrics to Jesus Saves. :/ But my favorite all time Slayer lyrics are the lyrics to Read Between The Lies.

Evangelist you claim God speaks through you,
Your restless mouth full of lies gains popularity.
You care not for the old that suffer,
When empty pockets cry from hunger.

Penniless from their generosity,
Sharing their money to quench your greed.
Searching for the answer to their prayers
They cry their last wish of need.
Save me.

His spirit lives and breathes in me.
The almighty transformed to your screen.
The meanings lost in its translation,
No holy words, describe his deception.

You say you'll help us find the lord,
Tell me preacher how do you know
A simple quest for a visible savior,
To lead us through our final prayer.
Save me.

Send your donations,
Contribute to the cause.
Luxuries,
Your righteous reward?

Praise the lord, praise god,
Is what you wish to sell.
There is no heaven without a hell.


In your mind's eye could you truly believe,
That by giving you can save your soul,
Could you be so naive!
You heal the sick,you raise the dead,
You blind the congregation
With the things you say.

Religious blackmail a deceit of trust,
That death will come and all will be lost.

Can you hear the serpents call,
Look deep in those deceiving eyes.
Ignore the writing on the wall,
You should read between the lies.

When doubt subsides his honesty,
An inquiry, is it blasphemy?
Impure the soul, that's made to suffer,
No sermons left to hide or cover,
An empty promise, lie unfulfilled,
To steal a dream or get it killed.
They claim your trip to heavens nearby,
You may believe it but satan wouldn't lie.

I found some audio interviews on Slayersaves if anyone wants to give a listen, they're old though.
http://www.toazted.com/artistinfo.php?artist=100

[Rattlehead]

im a guitarist and ive said all i can say for how amazing jeff/kerry are. now for the drums... omg that guy is one of the best in the world. and he helps other bands out quite alot aswell. he played for metallica. i'll quote Lars:"you try laying in a bed somewhere while one of the best drummers in the world plays in your band." - think that's what he said. the Slayer drummer(tell me his name, someone?) also played with Testament in their album The Gathering.:)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I like the lyrics to Jesus Saves. :/ But my favorite all time Slayer lyrics are the lyrics to Read Between The Lies.
Bah!

Piece By Piece and Chemical Warfare ftw :-P

[Bazarov]

FTW? Pfffffffft more like............ FTL.

[SimonCore]

What's FTW again?

[Rattlehead]

and FTL?

[Mr. Black]

My favourtie tracks of RiB are: Angel of death, altar of scrifice, reborn, postmortem, raining blood.
Mine are the same, just replace 'Reborn' with 'Jesus Saves'.



FTW = For The Win
FTL = For The Loss.

[purgatory]

I love the entire album!!!

[Rattlehead]

any sane person would.

[SimonCore]

^^^Piece by piece would be the next best song on RiB.

[Nostalgia]

Piece by piece is a great song. Still reigning the dvd needs to be extended, it's way too short. They do play a great track list though.

[SimonCore]

Piece by piece is a great song. Still reigning the dvd needs to be extended, it's way too short. They do play a great track list though.

The performance is amazing on 'Still reigning'. But it is definetly too short. I mean at some shows, they did all that as an Encore!

[Lord Sabbath]

yo, i'm new....

listening to Diabolus In Musica right now. not their best, but certainly a triumph. Slayer are great.

[Nostalgia]

The blood was bad ***. They showed on the DVD how they planned to do the raining blood, it was really cool. You seen how many grey hairs Tom's getting? they're all getting old.


yo, i'm new....

listening to Diabolus In Musica right now. not their best, but certainly a triumph. Slayer are great.

Welcome. I don't like Diablous, even though I've never really listened to it too much. I know 'Diablous in musica' means the devil in music. That's pretty cool, but I've never really liked the album.

[Lord Sabbath]

The blood was bad ***. They showed on the DVD how they planned to do the raining blood, it was really cool. You seen how many grey hairs Tom's getting? they're all getting old.




Welcome. I don't like Diablous, even though I've never really listened to it too much. I know 'Diablous in musica' means the devil in music. That's pretty cool, but I've never really liked the album.
cheers. everyone is getting grey hairs! all the decent thrash bands are getting old, but none of them seem to loose any skill.

[Rattlehead]

some anus-face newly-registered just went on the Lamb Of God thread and started randomly comparing LOG vocals with Slayer vocals(??). he said they are crap, which is true really, as Tom just shouts alot. but the point is that Slayer wouldn't fit better with any other vocalist. it just suits. am i right or am i right???

[purgatory]

some anus-face newly-registered just went on the Lamb Of God thread and started randomly comparing LOG vocals with Slayer vocals(??). he said they are crap, which is true really, as Tom just shouts alot. but the point is that Slayer wouldn't fit better with any other vocalist. it just suits. am i right or am i right???

Tom screams in key! He has a "vocal coach" as he called it!

[Rattlehead]

absolutely, but there's no skill or versatility. just tone. which, as i said, is all you need for slayer. any more/less just wouldn't fit.

[Stoo]

Araya's Vocals are good I think. Aquired taste for alot of people.

N.P. Hell Awaits...

[purgatory]

absolutely, but there's no skill or versatility. just tone. which, as i said, is all you need for slayer. any more/less just wouldn't fit.

I can see where you are coming from.

[Rattlehead]

Araya's Vocals are good I think. Aquired taste for alot of people.

N.P. Hell Awaits...
"an aquired taste" is the best way to put it. i am glad to be able to say that i have fully aquired it.

[Nostalgia]

Tom doesn't have a bad voice, nor does he even need a good voice to still play with Slayer. The band would not be the same without Tom...at all. Just because Tom has lost a lot of his voice due to his age, doesn't justify his early years. Look how long he held that not on Angel of Death.

[Mr. Black]

He doesn't need to be able to sing properly. His vocals fit the music perfectly, and it wouldn't seem angry enough etc, If he sang properly anyways.
Look how long he held that not on Angel of Death.The one at the start? I though that was a bent note, then he screamed at the end.

:/

[Rattlehead]

He doesn't need to be able to sing properly. His vocals fit the music perfectly, and it wouldn't seem angry enough etc, If he sang properly anyways.
:/
abso-fukkin-lutely. i've been trying to say this to Araya-hating people all night.
Tom doesn't have a bad voice, nor does he even need a good voice to still play with Slayer. The band would not be the same without Tom...at all. Just because Tom has lost a lot of his voice due to his age, doesn't justify his early years. Look how long he held that note on Angel of Death.
exactly. good point. and his singing on GHUA is really good anyway.