Slayer - Mandatory Suicide (REACTION!)

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  • @smftv
    @smftv 2 роки тому +585

    Speaking of Slayer... a song that doesn't get enough attention is their song "Skeletons of Society". It's got a real sick groove!

    • @Devypocalypse
      @Devypocalypse 2 роки тому +20

      Easily in my top ten ever Slayer songs. Absolutely brilliant tune.

    • @iainwelsh8294
      @iainwelsh8294 2 роки тому +14

      yeah dudes dont forget postmortem

    • @b.nash.7778
      @b.nash.7778 2 роки тому +3

      Slayers take on doom metal. Love it.

    • @matthewskanes7074
      @matthewskanes7074 2 роки тому +5

      Great pick - sick groove is an understatement

    • @rickwillard2002
      @rickwillard2002 2 роки тому +17

      I feel that way about Skeletons of Society and it's brother Expendable Youth.

  • @TamdarionD
    @TamdarionD 2 роки тому +673

    Y'all should really do Dead Skin Mask off the Seasons in the Abyss album by Slayer. That song is sick.

    • @IsolatedAntagonist
      @IsolatedAntagonist 2 роки тому +34

      the whole seasons is just amazing

    • @foREVerse7en77
      @foREVerse7en77 2 роки тому +22

      10000% agree, they would absolutely love Dead Skin Mask!

    • @garza2251
      @garza2251 2 роки тому +14

      Dead Skin Mask and Spirit in Black!!! Seasons in the Abyss is an amazing album!

    • @stevilkenevil9960
      @stevilkenevil9960 2 роки тому +31

      Skeletons of society

    • @patrickmcguire7400
      @patrickmcguire7400 2 роки тому +4

      I thought the same thing...dead skin mask they would jam out to

  • @krisstathakopoulos7409
    @krisstathakopoulos7409 2 роки тому +145

    R.I.P Mr. Hanneman his hand in writing Slayers music. The band is never been the same without Jeff and Dave L.Blessed to have seen the O.G line up back in the day.

    • @1JMB1
      @1JMB1 2 роки тому

      Feel you bro. Manage to see them at BIG 4 in Warsaw... Amazing gig.

    • @chickenbeek
      @chickenbeek 2 місяці тому

      @@1JMB1 Dropping the needle on a platter of Live Undead or Haunting is everything. Seeing them live back then mid 80's specifically spoils you for eternity.

  • @oldskool4572
    @oldskool4572 2 роки тому +89

    This is my fave Slayer album. The slower tempo makes them sound even more terrifying somehow. And it grooves like hell. Plus the only band who sound amazing with all the dynamics being crushed out during the production, and yet it doesn't hurt the ears at loud volumes. That's what makes Slayer sound so unique.

    • @maggotthemadman8142
      @maggotthemadman8142 Рік тому +1

      I like to picture slower/heavier songs as a big juggernaut monster slowly moving towards you, and you're frozen in fear.

    • @nedswebjunk
      @nedswebjunk 11 місяців тому +4

      I totally agree. While 'Seasons..' is a close second, 'South of Heaven' is just awesome. I know A LOT of thrash purists back in the day hated it, but I *LOVE* the musical range on this album. And as far as their thrash roots, 'Ghosts of War' is both brutal and musically brilliant!

    • @ScottyKirk1
      @ScottyKirk1 Місяць тому +1

      Exactly! Faster isn't always better. Those slow riffs are the definition of menacing metal. 😅😎

  • @stevekozlowski5963
    @stevekozlowski5963 2 роки тому +491

    Dave Lombardo is one of the greatest drummers in all of metal and highly respected. Ask someone like Danny Carey what they think of Lombardo. You'll get nothing but praise. Dude is a effing legend.

    • @Justinsox39
      @Justinsox39 2 роки тому +19

      He’s no Lars but he aight

    • @kjl3080
      @kjl3080 2 роки тому +22

      @@Justinsox39 in creativity and song arrangement, Lars beats Dave.
      In literally anything else, Dave easily bests Lars

    • @frightenedsoul
      @frightenedsoul 2 роки тому +32

      @@kjl3080 rethink your life

    • @petercrushingc
      @petercrushingc 2 роки тому +11

      Oh yes and now he has just joined Testament, love that band so much. Going to be awesome to see him perform with them live.

    • @thannaske5371
      @thannaske5371 2 роки тому +6

      @@Justinsox39 Give me a break!

  • @chuckweatherman1889
    @chuckweatherman1889 2 роки тому +107

    “This is the real, real shit”.
    That may be the best description of Slayer that I’ve ever heard.

    • @samuraikyokkan
      @samuraikyokkan Рік тому +3

      I mean.... the parts that go "ambushed by the spray of lead, count the bullet holes in your head" and "Holes burning in your chest, raypt by machined gun fire...." Thats the best piece of music or decription in words for non combatants to feel what war is like. The outtro is poem reminiscent of Apocalypse Now.

  • @n8barnhart
    @n8barnhart 2 роки тому +72

    The whole South Of Heaven record is pure excellence.

  • @jobrimar8291
    @jobrimar8291 2 роки тому +33

    Dave Lombardo had an upbringing steeped in Cuban music, and used to help out running discos as a kid, he was no stranger to a groove. Thrashing thru the tracks in 4/4 , we’ll yes, he had that nailed down and at the time, as fast as anyone in the game, but it was the breakdowns, the moshes that set him apart and made him loved by so many drummers. He made demonic thrash swing!!! His parts on this album are fantastic, so musical, so powerful! For many fans Lombardo made Slayer!!

  • @na-tv6rn
    @na-tv6rn 2 роки тому +397

    BEHIND THE CROOKED CROSS! Lombardo goes absolutely insane on that track and the riffing is nuts!

    • @superroach78
      @superroach78 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah this one too

    • @chrisstory563
      @chrisstory563 2 роки тому +6

      that song shreds like crazy

    • @spark556
      @spark556 2 роки тому +6

      Riff from that song is so underrated

    • @jamesdavisjr6937
      @jamesdavisjr6937 2 роки тому

      Yeah you always had to listen to it going into mandatory suicide

    • @pjcannaday6337
      @pjcannaday6337 2 роки тому +3

      I saw your mention of this song and I realized I haven’t heard it in forever, so I just pulled it up and played it. Thank you for making my day just a little better. 👍🏻🤘😎

  • @Preacher357
    @Preacher357 2 роки тому +244

    Dave Lombardo, the original drummer of Slayer, was the man. He had the ability to groove like few metal drummers can. He is the total package. He took their music to another level.

    • @Preacher357
      @Preacher357 2 роки тому +5

      You guys should really do Read Between the Lies from the same album. South of Heaven. That song may groove harder than anything else they ever did. I think you guys will really appreciate that track.

    • @metalkari9282
      @metalkari9282 2 роки тому +1

      Was?! He didnt retire or die

    • @Preacher357
      @Preacher357 2 роки тому +2

      @@metalkari9282 Within the context I meant when he was with Slayer, hence the past tense. I am sure he is just as awesome now, but his style really worked well with Slayer's sound.

    • @dabberdan6129
      @dabberdan6129 2 роки тому +3

      @@metalkari9282 No he's back with Testament

    • @Hugo-tf6no
      @Hugo-tf6no 2 роки тому +3

      He’s one of the best period. He’s the godfather of the double bass, has played many styles of music, including jazz and world music.

  • @guitarpodcast
    @guitarpodcast Рік тому +22

    Best way to see Slayer in concert is at an indoor arena where it can super dark, they fog up the place and shine red lights on the fog and it's just wicked. Unreal. One of the best metal shows I've been to.

  • @inklanois
    @inklanois 2 роки тому +82

    The thing Slayer does so well (drums and solos) is sound like they're straight from the bowels of hell... brutal... scary... I don't think any other band has even come close to sounding like them.

    • @danielmlndz1182
      @danielmlndz1182 Рік тому +3

      Death metal has entered the chat ... Lol

    • @monkeyballs512
      @monkeyballs512 Рік тому +12

      @@danielmlndz1182 Death metal is an entire genre heavily influenced by Slayer. And, very few death metal bands have their ability to generate catchy riffs. There’s a reason they are as close to commercial as extreme metal can be. Nobody does it as well

    • @-BuddyGuy
      @-BuddyGuy Рік тому +6

      I think the video of Hell Awaits live from 1985 is the perfect visual for this. It looks and sounds like pure evil

    • @warlockdruid
      @warlockdruid Рік тому +1

      Morbid Angel

    • @monkeyballs512
      @monkeyballs512 Рік тому

      @@warlockdruid early on they were great. Covenant was the last great Morbid Angel record. By the time they hit it big, they’d heavily compromised their sound

  • @RichardToddIsMyName
    @RichardToddIsMyName 2 роки тому +132

    Also be aware that back in the day, mandatory suicide closed out side A of the album, so the outro also functions as a way to wind down and close out the whole side. In the context of listening to the whole album, it doesn't feel like as much of a letdown as it does in isolation. It's just a little break before you flip the album and get pummeled by Ghosts of War.

    • @fmlAllthetime
      @fmlAllthetime 2 роки тому +12

      This. South of Heaven is a whole ALBUM. Listening to it is an experience as a whole. It's not meant to be taken in solitary listens.

    • @Torquemonster440
      @Torquemonster440 2 роки тому +8

      Bro,.. Ghosts of War !! Fuckin EPIC !! 🤘🤘

    • @jasonq8144
      @jasonq8144 2 роки тому +8

      They always miss the context, and won't hear of doing this any other way. It's a huge hole in their understanding of classic metal. It's like reacting to scenes instead of watching movies.

    • @MayheM_72
      @MayheM_72 2 роки тому +1

      Back in the days of cassette tapes! You are absolutely right about this song winding down and setting the table for the second side.

    • @bonerjams0376
      @bonerjams0376 Рік тому +1

      @@Torquemonster440 One of their best and yet so underrated.

  • @devildart
    @devildart 2 роки тому +121

    Part of the reason (i think) for the way the song ended is because it was placed at the end of the album side. Back in day of albums, song placement was a big deal to some people/artists. It would be cool if you did the whole album South of Heaven. The songs flowed together which gave the album a certain feel.

    • @fidacuca
      @fidacuca 2 роки тому +7

      Great insight.

    • @andrewjones1071
      @andrewjones1071 2 роки тому +8

      Part of the problem is that they react to individual songs. But as fans, we listened to the whole first side of the album (then changed sides and listened to side two). These songs weren't singles. I doubt many fans heard this song isolated from the rest of the album, and so their experience reacting to this song bears very little similarity to the experience fans had when first hearing this.

    • @jorgeluiscardenassanchezra4771
      @jorgeluiscardenassanchezra4771 2 роки тому +5

      Ghosts of War is my fav off the album and your analysis is spot on 💯

    • @maage56
      @maage56 2 роки тому +2

      The “outro” is the best part 😄

    • @palladinodessa8988
      @palladinodessa8988 2 роки тому +2

      End of side 1 on the tape - OMG! That was such a treat - having to flip the tape over to keep rocking...

  • @samuraikyokkan
    @samuraikyokkan Рік тому +11

    The parts that go "ambushed by the spray of lead, count the bullet holes in your head" and "Holes burning in your chest, raypt by machined gun fire...." Thats the best piece of music or decription in words for non combatants to feel what war is like. The outtro is poem reminiscent of Apocalypse Now.

  • @gymnassfan
    @gymnassfan 2 роки тому +77

    The South of Heaven album is a massive groove.Choose any song off it and you will love it.

    • @jonmo2694
      @jonmo2694 Рік тому +4

      Can't deny genius

    • @elimorse2635
      @elimorse2635 7 місяців тому +4

      Totally agree!!!!

    • @EAK1437
      @EAK1437 2 місяці тому

      They probably wouldn’t give too hard Silent Scream lol that song is balls to wall from start to finish

  • @mikebiggums1921
    @mikebiggums1921 2 роки тому +40

    Cult Of Luna - Nightwalkers
    Bolt Thrower - When Cannons Fade
    Alcest - Les Jardins De Minuit

  • @fugitivemind87
    @fugitivemind87 2 роки тому +80

    You guys need to do Dead Skin Mask

    • @UchihaZoSo
      @UchihaZoSo 6 місяців тому

      Truth, really tight groove on that one. The whole SITA album is fantastic, one of my favorite albums from them

  • @daves6503
    @daves6503 2 роки тому +29

    As a man who has seen many, many, many metal bands live in my life time I can concur with you George 100%.
    When SLAYER Steps on stage "It just feels different". You are absolutely correct.
    They had an "Aura" about them that was just......no words.
    Probably the greatest Heavy Metal Live performers of ALL TIME.
    Imagine a 2hour set of nothing buy absolute BANGERS.....?

    • @jayknibbs8413
      @jayknibbs8413 Рік тому

      They sure did

    • @Hillybean30
      @Hillybean30 5 місяців тому

      You just know what’s about to happen! Slayer Live is absolutely amazing. I’ve had clothes ripped off etc being in entire audience pit. So good!!

  • @Djcimofficial
    @Djcimofficial 2 роки тому +10

    Reign, south, and seasons are just some of the greatest metal and Slayer albums!!!

  • @robertjohnson5794
    @robertjohnson5794 2 роки тому +14

    Cult Of Luna - I: The Weapon

  • @Jay.McCarty
    @Jay.McCarty 2 роки тому +75

    "Behind the Crooked Cross" should be your next one from South of Heaven.

    • @trotskyite1
      @trotskyite1 2 роки тому

      Behind the crooked cross by sabbat is also 🔥

  • @sjnix7044
    @sjnix7044 2 роки тому +108

    This album when it dropped was a HUGE shift from Reign in Blood. Lyrically it was just as brutal but musically much slower and it took awhile for people to really accept it. South of Heaven is one of their greatest albums.

    • @randybobandy9061
      @randybobandy9061 2 роки тому +10

      Yes. They caught alot of criticism for the Accoustics on spill the blood. And slayer is just as sick on slower songs.Indeed SOH is definitely top 3

    • @andysalter7192
      @andysalter7192 2 роки тому +13

      Yep ! I love it as much as Reign in Blood, from show no mercy to Seasons in the abyss Slayer didn't write one single bad song .

    • @porkyca329
      @porkyca329 2 роки тому

      Spill The Blood......was the signature song on that album......it was for the base fans of the band ......there is bubble gum songs that the herd hoop and holler about but old school fans who was down with the band from the beginning know what's the real stuff.....🦉🦉🦉

    • @cuttyr74
      @cuttyr74 Рік тому

      I was one of those people. Couldn't stand it at first ( except ghosts of war, which is my all time favorite Slayer song ), but after warming up to it, it became one of my favorites by them.

    • @duilioalba4395
      @duilioalba4395 Рік тому

      When i listened at the time i did not like it so much i was a teenager and i was expecting more speed and the Tom's voice sounded to me a little tired and with not so anger like Hell Awaits and Reign in Blood, but now is one of my favorite Slayer's albums.

  • @ixclan1418
    @ixclan1418 2 роки тому +66

    I always listen to Mandatory Suicide and Ghosts of War back to back cause they just fit together.

    • @gentelmanjunkie542
      @gentelmanjunkie542 2 роки тому +10

      now THATS the truth

    • @DAVEBROWNE2004
      @DAVEBROWNE2004 Рік тому +1

      I'll check it out

    • @b.nash.7778
      @b.nash.7778 Рік тому +3

      Kind've like SOH and Silent Scream.

    • @DAVEBROWNE2004
      @DAVEBROWNE2004 Рік тому

      @@b.nash.7778 , they good stuff, ty

    • @chairmanofthebored6860
      @chairmanofthebored6860 Рік тому +3

      You should listen to Chemical Warfare and Ghosts of War back to back. They actually do go together. The ending riff of CW is the intro to GoW.

  • @revsharp777
    @revsharp777 2 роки тому +37

    This whole album is Dave's masterclass in melding thrash with groove and sooooo many memorable fills. Even non-drummers latch onto every, single hit.

  • @lordsnoot
    @lordsnoot 2 роки тому +20

    Slayer=total headbangability. Dave Lombardo now drummer with Testament, another great thrash band

  • @jasonbrown-hb2jc
    @jasonbrown-hb2jc 2 роки тому +38

    Two perfect Slayer songs with monster grooves that I haven't seen you guys react to yet are Skeletons of Society and Expendable Youth, both from the Seasons In The Abyss album. Massive stuff.

    • @MrsDelta78
      @MrsDelta78 2 роки тому +1

      Yes 🤘🏽

    • @randy_jmazure5671
      @randy_jmazure5671 Рік тому

      Ghosts of War

    • @dr.juerdotitsgo5119
      @dr.juerdotitsgo5119 Рік тому +3

      Heavens yes! I'm a huge 70's funk/R&B fan, and when I think of groove from Slayer, I always remember Skeletons of Society.

    • @chirho8657
      @chirho8657 Рік тому

      Tormentor or anything on show no mercy

  • @martingordon1855
    @martingordon1855 Рік тому +10

    As an old metalhead, it's great to revisit these tracks and hear them with a fresh perspective through your unbiased reactions. As mentioned in comments below, you'd really enjoy listening to "Skeletons Of Society" and "Expendable Youth" both of which are from the Seasons In The Abyss album. I also recommend "World Painted Blood" which is the title track from the 2009 release.

  • @cimerians
    @cimerians 2 роки тому +100

    Dave Lombardo for me is the best metal drummer ever.

  • @richpeltier9519
    @richpeltier9519 2 роки тому +44

    Seeing Lombardo with Slayer was some of the best parts of my youth. Of all the great live bands I'd get see to see play regularly, one of the absolutely most consistently amazing live experiences possible.
    Rich the Ancient Metal Beast

    • @rollandredland
      @rollandredland 2 роки тому

      Great reaction and review. If you ever get a chance: Thy Art Is Murder, Acrania, Mudvayne. You'll like em I think. Coheed And Cambria is another hidden jem.

  • @meatsloth333
    @meatsloth333 2 роки тому +8

    Slayer is so good live. They’ll blast you with 6 songs before they even say a word to the crowd. No gimmicks, just flawless metal from start to finish at their shows.

  • @nickoppedisano7225
    @nickoppedisano7225 Рік тому +19

    Behind The Crooked Cross is by far my favorite Slayer song. South of Heaven is one of the best metal albums of all time.

    • @LG_7984
      @LG_7984 6 місяців тому

      Behind the Crooked Cross was the song that got me into Slayer. I can remember sharing an earbud at the back of the school bus with the older metal kid back in the early 90s. I was a Metallica fan, but hadn't listened to much Slayer at the time (music wasn't as easily available pre-internet and in rural areas, especially metal). He was listening to this album and when the intro to BtCC came on, I was locked in for life.

  • @clonexx
    @clonexx 2 роки тому +42

    I went to a concert in the early 90s that was Testament, Megadeth and Slayer as the headliner. It was hands down the craziest, most insane concert I’ve been to and we had floor seats. Testament and Megadeth are two of my favorite bands, they were great. However, when Slayer hit the stage, the entire atmosphere just switched on a dime. Within the first 2 minutes of the first song, a fight broke out about three rows ahead of us.
    Everyone was standing on their chairs, and this girl in front of my friend lost her balance and fell backwards. My friend instinctively caught her to keep her from falling and her boyfriend turned around and looked at us like he was ready to throw down. It woulda been 3 of us on just him if it came to it but thankfully his girl immediately explained what happened and he cooled right down. He was pretty big, so it wouldn’t have been a fun time.
    The fight in front of us and that guy almost coming after us are the two things that stand out about that concert besides the drums. The drums when Slayer came on were hitting so hard. You could feel the bass drum in your chest like someone was thumping on it. That was such a weird feeling. There was a huge mosh pit near the front but that goes with the territory. Honestly it was a great concert but probably the scariest crowd I’ve ever been a part of concert wise.

    • @AtomicZn
      @AtomicZn 2 роки тому +3

      I saw Slayer about five years ago. I was pretty far back in the bleachers. No joke though, some dude just dropped to the ground in the aisle during one of their songs and started doing the worm. It was the absolute last thing I would have expected, but I laughed my ass off. Good times.

    • @suicyconaut
      @suicyconaut 2 роки тому +1

      I saw Slayer with Megadeth and Anthrax.
      I'd have gladly traded Anthrax for Testament.

    • @clonexx
      @clonexx 2 роки тому

      @@suicyconaut Testament was phenomenal. Most of the crowd was there for Slayer, that was obvious by how they behaved during Testament and Megadeth. While I liked Slayer, I was there for Testament and Megadeth more than Slayer. I wasn’t disappointed by either of them. Slayer didn’t disappoint either, but the way fans acted was when they hit the stage.

    • @clonexx
      @clonexx 2 роки тому

      @@AtomicZn The worm? That woulda made me pause a second before I lost my shit laughing at how random it was. I definitely would rather see a crowd clear a space for that rather than the people pummeling each other that I got, for sure.

    • @ericamoylan
      @ericamoylan 2 роки тому

      Clash Of The Titans Tour! Baltimore Arena early 90`s was my first concert AIC opened the show Facelift was still brand new. GD Amazing. But yes there was a palpable difference when Slayer blesses the stage.

  • @mattisontaylor7924
    @mattisontaylor7924 2 роки тому +17

    Dead Skin Mask is a must! That song is some of the coolest darkest poetic metal story telling you will ever have the pleasure of hearing.

  • @CosmicKnightRider
    @CosmicKnightRider 2 роки тому +12

    The double bass and epic fills from Lombardo at the end along with the hellish guitars as well as the great lyrics I would think will eventually grow on you.

  • @xcronex
    @xcronex 2 роки тому +21

    shout out to Rick Rubin for his production on this album also def jams. also to hanneman (rip) who wrote most of the music on this release.

    • @chasingdogs
      @chasingdogs Рік тому +2

      Didn't know that. It makes all the sense now.

    • @thelocustgrappler513
      @thelocustgrappler513 13 годин тому

      Jeff and Kerry have co-credits for almost all the songs on this album. Spill the blood and behind the crooked cross are the only two written solely by Jeff.

  • @plasticoflamingo2952
    @plasticoflamingo2952 2 роки тому +78

    I think you guys would like "At Dawn They Sleep", from the "Hell Awaits" album. It has a funky-groove vibe to it, and some fantastic drumming by Lombardo.

    • @mihailmarinov2819
      @mihailmarinov2819 2 роки тому +3

      Thisss!!!

    • @lg.2000
      @lg.2000 2 роки тому +1

      Yesss

    • @suicyconaut
      @suicyconaut 2 роки тому +4

      That and Piece By Piece are my two favorite Slayer tracks.

    • @scottbivins4051
      @scottbivins4051 2 роки тому +4

      Hell Awaits is the heaviest riff ever!

    • @wickedlateok1697
      @wickedlateok1697 2 роки тому +1

      They would like the groovy midsection but I''m not sure if they would dig that clunky main riff

  • @MrVegiita
    @MrVegiita 2 роки тому +41

    When you describe these riffs as "Nasty and Filthy" and sounds really good in a Killer way, you guys are getting it. This is what Metal is about. 🤟🏻👊🏻

    • @metalmike570
      @metalmike570 2 роки тому +2

      Imagine George and Ryan in the mosh pit!!
      Totally possible.

    • @MrVegiita
      @MrVegiita 2 роки тому +2

      @@metalmike570 yup, would love to see that!

  • @arnaldomontes5616
    @arnaldomontes5616 Рік тому +12

    This whole album is sick. Lombardo on those drums perfectly insane :P

  • @edbalabon2221
    @edbalabon2221 2 роки тому +7

    It doesn't matter what color you are, music brings us together!!! Let's just live in piece!

  • @Donnielocke91
    @Donnielocke91 2 роки тому +39

    I think the most underrated slayer song that absolutely needs recognition is Gemini. I think y’all would go wild to that one for sure

    • @SooSiaal
      @SooSiaal 2 роки тому +1

      100%

    • @tonysartorio7781
      @tonysartorio7781 2 роки тому +1

      Truth

    • @mikoajfrycz884
      @mikoajfrycz884 2 роки тому

      Completely agree, thats one of my fav out of whole slayer catalogue

    • @andysalter7192
      @andysalter7192 2 роки тому +3

      Agree !! Undisputed Attitude is great, I don't know why it gets so much hate from Slayer fans .
      Sure it's a covers album but it's a total banger.

  • @compo6661
    @compo6661 2 роки тому +8

    Outro is so much better live. He starts speaking it and slowly increases to screaming out the lyrics. Gives you chills every time

    • @biohayzer
      @biohayzer 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah that part is savage on decade of aggression🤘🏻

  • @spanktongue
    @spanktongue 2 роки тому +12

    Gotta hear them do it live... The ending is the best part... They totally amp up the vocals and the vibe. Definately check it out.

  • @viewsfromthebar5131
    @viewsfromthebar5131 2 роки тому +4

    The version they played of this at the Clash of the Titans Birmingham NEC gig in 1990 is still in my top 3 live tracks ever. On point, tight, intense. A real hairs up on the back of your neck moment!

  • @foREVerse7en77
    @foREVerse7en77 2 роки тому +18

    Slayer- Dead Skin Mask, Y'all would jam tf out !!

  • @xineohp2810
    @xineohp2810 2 роки тому +30

    Another example of why listening to metal like they were 'Hit' songs might not be the best way to consume it. In the context of the entire album the outro makes total sense as it's the final song on side A. And when you factor in the fact that most of us listened to cassette tapes back then it makes even more sense. Plus, like many Slayer albums, the ENTIRE ALBUM is a "banger"...i could never listen to just one song from this album in a single sitting. It's all about context.

  • @andysalter7192
    @andysalter7192 2 роки тому +9

    South of Heaven is such a HIGHLY underrated album!
    If you ask me it's only second to Reign in Blood .
    Stone cold classic!!

  • @kennethnoisewater8170
    @kennethnoisewater8170 2 роки тому +8

    I always liked this song but never really thought about how funky the groove they lay down in it is until I heard you guys break it down. Awesome work, guys.

  • @niklaseriksson3343
    @niklaseriksson3343 2 роки тому +68

    You guys really should do "Silent Scream" from the same album. Dave Lombardo's drumming on that one is insane. (It is also my favourite Slayer song).

    • @graphsicimagevinyls5882
      @graphsicimagevinyls5882 2 роки тому +1

      great choice, def best track on SOH, and while not my fav, in the top 5

    • @thefilmeffect6089
      @thefilmeffect6089 2 роки тому +2

      YES,YES,YES

    • @william221221
      @william221221 2 роки тому +1

      Yes!! SS has clearer mix, for me SS was a upgrade of AoD.

    • @alexbaum2204
      @alexbaum2204 2 роки тому

      That’s the one.

    • @arvindshastry1178
      @arvindshastry1178 2 роки тому +3

      I know they already did South of Heaven but if they decided to do Silent Scream, they should play South of Heaven before because the transition between both the songs is amazing and seamless.

  • @marissa0379
    @marissa0379 2 роки тому +4

    Dave Lombardo is Cuban American and his style is so original, you can tell when you hear any other guys play with Slayer. Dave Lombardo is the best drummer on earth. And i know about history and jazz drummers… No way…Lombardo 💕💕💕💕💕

  • @JerDCBear
    @JerDCBear 10 місяців тому +2

    So fkn awesome that you guys talk about Lombardo right away. Drums on Slayer are always great, but that album he is on FIRE! Serious Metal groove that he provides makes Slayer really unique.

  • @bigkevonbass
    @bigkevonbass 2 роки тому +1

    I remember in 1988 borrowing a Public Enemy tape and it having a def jam sampler leaflet in it.
    As well as the other artists there was a picture of 4 hairy arsed dudes.
    So I borrowed a copy of this album from my local library (public libraries in the UK lent tapes and Vinyl as well as books) to wonder what a metal band on a rap label would sound like.
    It blew my 15 year old mind!

  • @coldmetal94
    @coldmetal94 2 роки тому +53

    fight fire with fire- Metallica, underrated song but it's something not many expect of them. Heavy for sure

    • @vnemchev
      @vnemchev 2 роки тому +1

      I can tell u right now that they won't like it.

    • @victormoreno554
      @victormoreno554 10 місяців тому

      Something that not many expect from them? Maybe now, but this is what ppl expected from them back then!

  • @josephk4445
    @josephk4445 2 роки тому +7

    Slayer is one of my all-time favorites! I think you guys would dig the songs Blood Red, Expendable Youth, Postmortem, Spirit in Black and Dissident Aggressor.

  • @barnonets2010
    @barnonets2010 2 роки тому

    I’ve been watching your guys videos for almost 2 years. I love what you guys do. It’s amazing to see your journey through music.

  • @videosdeecologia7468
    @videosdeecologia7468 2 роки тому +6

    Hell Awaits - the most bad ass sound of all Slayer discography.

  • @dontreadonme5331
    @dontreadonme5331 2 роки тому +3

    My very best friend and fellow slayer head passed away only a few hours ago. Laying here, I was so happy to see this in my feed as I reflect. Seeing 2 great friends enjoying a slayer song for the first time was just what the dr ordered. You asked why this wasn't higher on the list and the answer is... it's medium thrash lol

  • @jaysonlavictoire6076
    @jaysonlavictoire6076 2 роки тому +4

    I always wanted you to do this one!!!!!!! This is their greatest as far as a nice groove going!!!! Nice treat!!!

  • @The420Earthling
    @The420Earthling 2 роки тому +2

    Postmortem, Black Magic, Angel Of Death, Ghosts Of War, are allllll amazing Slayer songs, give them a try, just amazing.
    Slayer is my top 2 to see live, unfortunatly, they retired 😭💔

  • @ragingmando5956
    @ragingmando5956 2 роки тому +1

    Man I love you guys. Your recognition of badass riffs is just fantastic!!!! Keep it going brothers!!!!

  • @stevekozlowski5963
    @stevekozlowski5963 2 роки тому +57

    Great reaction guys to a great song! You should also consider Ghosts of War off of this same album. Total banger. Also, if you want to try something a bit newer from them, try Bloodline.

    • @cuttyr74
      @cuttyr74 2 роки тому +10

      Ghosts of war is my favorite Slayer song

    • @Kanglar
      @Kanglar 2 роки тому +6

      They would love Ghosts of War, specifically the second half of the song for sure

    • @cuttyr74
      @cuttyr74 2 роки тому +1

      @@Kanglar I think that Sprit In Black is the best choice for them. Who knows though lol

    • @GregoryDSelwah
      @GregoryDSelwah 2 роки тому +1

      Hell YES!

    • @damianyoung3466
      @damianyoung3466 2 роки тому +3

      Great Slayer track. The Hatebreed cover of Ghosts of War is a ripper as well

  • @jlopez1017d
    @jlopez1017d 2 роки тому +4

    The influence Rick Rubin had on this album is very much felt. I think the guys like Slayer songs from this album is because they’re slowed down but heavier and that’s the Rick Rubin influence

  • @dirtface8462
    @dirtface8462 2 роки тому +1

    It's great you guys loving metal! When I was young in the late 80s we had our
    Jean jackets full of different band patches and pins and at the partys we always had great music playing from slayer, beastie boys,, primus, dead Kennedys ,mercyful fate, nwa, overkill, dead milkmen, black sabbath and on and on it truly was a great time to live!

  • @Wulfzz
    @Wulfzz 2 роки тому

    You guys have exactly what I'm looking for in reactions - it's like jamming out and appreciating the music with two other guys, it's great

  • @jamellelangfordiii3586
    @jamellelangfordiii3586 2 роки тому +23

    I used to work with Dave's daughter at an animal hospital. Never met him, but he is definitely one of the best drummers ever. A real pioneer of double bass and "metal" drumming.

    • @gorgen23
      @gorgen23 2 роки тому

      You worked with his daughter and didn’t request a meet??????

    • @jamellelangfordiii3586
      @jamellelangfordiii3586 2 роки тому +8

      @@gorgen23 Dude, I ain't some obsessed fan boy. I worked with her, but she is like 20 years younger than me, we didn't hang out.... Plus how often do you think her dad is around? He was touring doing shows, interviews, jet setting, you know? Anyway, if I was going to a concert with her and her dad was there, of course I would be like, get me back stage.

  • @monkeyfarm
    @monkeyfarm 2 роки тому +9

    Loooong time ago, KNAC (LA radio) used to play this song on Mother's Day. :D

    • @Frodojack
      @Frodojack 2 роки тому +1

      It was a sad day when KNAC changed format. It ended with "Fade to Black," then suddenly it was all Mexican ranchera.

    • @kevinmitchell4018
      @kevinmitchell4018 2 роки тому

      if u remember kmet going off the air,a long long time ago .then u are old as dirt.

    • @MrKawika64
      @MrKawika64 2 роки тому

      KNAC 105.5...Pure Rock!

    • @monkeyfarm
      @monkeyfarm 2 роки тому

      @@MrKawika64 Unfknblvbl

    • @kevinmitchell4018
      @kevinmitchell4018 2 роки тому

      @@MrKawika64 kmet wz an old rock radio station in Los Angeles ,along wth klos. they went off the air a longgg time ago. I think sum of their desire went to klos

  • @reliablealibi7341
    @reliablealibi7341 2 роки тому +1

    Slayer essentials! Live Undead, Hell Awaits, At Dawn They Sleep, Die By The Sword ⚔️

  • @KowankoMusic
    @KowankoMusic 2 роки тому +2

    I love remembering my own first reactions to these tunes by watching you guys. Slayer rules!!

  • @FISTSLIKEBULLETS2
    @FISTSLIKEBULLETS2 2 роки тому +3

    After all this time watching your reactions , I have to say you fellas have the best reactions on metal and imo have become true metalheads and have a genuine appreciation for this genre weather you know this or not you got caught in the whip and there is no turning back once you get caught enjoy guys , Thanks again for the time put in to do these videos

  • @mallyoshea4830
    @mallyoshea4830 2 роки тому +30

    For a taste of their later works you should do World Painted Blood. It's the title track on the last album they made with Jeff and it's groove is NASTY!

    • @bigkevonbass
      @bigkevonbass 2 роки тому +1

      Brilliant album, love "Hate Worldwide" and "Americon"
      That album and Christ Illusion are as good as their 80s albums.

  • @heidia7832
    @heidia7832 2 роки тому

    Saw Slayer live from front of pit a few years back. That was wild, but I loved every second. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. Met them before show they are all super cool down to earth dudes. Not surprised that this won the polls or was suggested so much. Awesome reaction guys. Keep those Slayer reactions coming. I love Tom Arayas voice and Kerry King is a freaking genius on that guitar and so underrated.

  • @30daymissionman
    @30daymissionman 2 роки тому

    I’ve heard a few slayer songs but never this one. I was rockin out in all the bits you guys were. Definitely on my playlist now. Great video

  • @barryvercueil2346
    @barryvercueil2346 2 роки тому +6

    Phenomenal album 👏 that needs more attention. Well done

  • @lisemzarate4029
    @lisemzarate4029 2 роки тому +11

    My first slayer show was in Oakland, in 1989 I think, they were recording Decade of Aggression, it was fkn insane. Blood everywhere, before they started the prop blood. Now understanding the difference between Slayer and Queensryche, you understand why thrash fans resent the "metal" reference.

    • @DStavina
      @DStavina 2 роки тому +1

      Such a damn good album! Just recommended it to them!

  • @SlaytanicSOB
    @SlaytanicSOB Рік тому

    Can't believe that I spent a couple of hours listening to you guys talk over my favorite band's music, Slayer, and actually enjoyed it! You've got a new subscriber. I'll be back to check out your other shit.

  • @brandonwestbrook6003
    @brandonwestbrook6003 Рік тому

    Thrilled to see how far you fellas have come. Saw your Angel of Death reaction other day and that was 2 years back. You def didn’t know HOW to receive so much eargasm then. Love to see y’all bangin to real metal today. Horns up, brothers🔥

  • @jeffwhiting9921
    @jeffwhiting9921 2 роки тому +8

    Great one guys! Listen to a live version of this song. During that end section Tom always ramps up the vocals until he's screaming the words. It has all the energy I think you felt it was missing towards the end. It's intense!

    • @waltuh11121
      @waltuh11121 2 роки тому

      For me the end is great because I like to think that he sings like that because soldiers loose sensibility, he describes horrible things like if it was just another day

  • @JuanMartinez-ib7mz
    @JuanMartinez-ib7mz 2 роки тому +6

    you guys would love the entire "South Of Heaven" album. All the songs are along the same line that you seem to really enjoy. That slow groovy sound.

  • @fatrick__swayze
    @fatrick__swayze Рік тому

    I thoroughly enjoy your reaction videos. Slayer is one of my favorite bands. I just happened to come across this and I lost it! When the heavy kicks in, we all curl our lips and let the nasty overtake our faces. I love this. Thanks guys!!

  • @jaimejordan5329
    @jaimejordan5329 2 роки тому

    Love your channel! It’s great to see you guys reacting to music that I grew with!! Mandatory Suicide & Postmortem my top 2 Slayer songs!!
    !

  • @mikethemosher
    @mikethemosher 2 роки тому +4

    the production on south of heaven is the highest level that the band reached. there is some very nice work done on these tracks a lil tricks in the prod. its recorded like a big rock album and less like a traditional underground metal release.

  • @brettmartino7117
    @brettmartino7117 2 роки тому +5

    Drumming on this whole album is sick AF

  • @amodeoimpresamedia5549
    @amodeoimpresamedia5549 2 роки тому

    This band is such a guilty pleasure for me, I love that you two are doing reactions on Slayer !

  • @yesguy245
    @yesguy245 2 роки тому +1

    I really love that you guys do this, so many people wouldn’t even consider listening to these heavy metal songs purely based on that fact that they are metal and not what they are “supposed” to be listening too or isn’t “cool” you 2 rock

  • @MrOctober44
    @MrOctober44 2 роки тому +5

    Harvester of sorrow, In my darkness hour, and Operation Mindcrime are all incredible songs

  • @MayheM_72
    @MayheM_72 2 роки тому +4

    I was in high school when this album came out... I was smiling ear to ear waiting for you to get to the filthy main riff. That groove hits SO HARD! 2 of my favs are "Hallowed Point" and "War Ensamble" off their Seasons In the Abyss album.
    On another note, so many people hear the title of the song, and say "Oh my GAWD! They want people to commit suicide!" But you're right, it is about soldiers in a war, following orders and being killed. My favorite Metallica song (Disposable Heroes) is basically the same idea.

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs 2 роки тому

    Been to their final show in Germany Dortmund a couple of years ago, so happy I can say that I've seen them live. Was an amazing live show all around.

  • @diamond20able
    @diamond20able 2 роки тому

    Love you guys You have such a laugh greetings from London uk 😊🤘

  • @sonicsalvation9841
    @sonicsalvation9841 2 роки тому +16

    I totally agree on the ending 💯 that took me completely out of the song amd Ryan's idea of having that at the beginning spot on. Great reaction guys!

    • @jareklewczuk3627
      @jareklewczuk3627 2 роки тому +5

      You should remember that in the time when this song was released people were listening to music in a little bit different way than now. We were listening albums as a whole. Singles in metal music were not popular. So every song sounds a bit different if you hear it in the context of other from the same album. Even this ending does. Regards from Poland 👊

    • @steveford7883
      @steveford7883 2 роки тому +1

      in concert though, the ending seems like a whole new song. Slayer is very talented at taking lackluster album parts and breathing a whole new life into them live. The vocals are really delivered powerfully and the drums usually become equally chaotic. That combined with the light show, and it becomes one of the highlights of the concert.

  • @Dave_Shredder
    @Dave_Shredder 2 роки тому +19

    If you like Dave Lombardo, i strongly suggest almost anything from "The Gathering" album from Testament. (Almost because there is 3 fast songs). "Down for Life", "Eyes of Wrath", "True Believer", "Riding the Snake"... A really badass and groovy album!

    • @Gregbaltzer
      @Gregbaltzer 2 роки тому +2

      His stuff in Grip Inc. Is his best

    • @kyledodson2992
      @kyledodson2992 2 роки тому

      I’ll check these out thanks for highlighting these. I often neglect Testament

    • @Gregbaltzer
      @Gregbaltzer 2 роки тому +1

      @@kyledodson2992 Grip Inc.- The Power of Inner Strength. Dave's drumming will have your jaw on the floor when you realize Slayer was actually holding Dave back.

    • @kyledodson2992
      @kyledodson2992 2 роки тому

      @@Gregbaltzer thanks also adding it to my playlist. Can’t wait

  • @thirstyboots8310
    @thirstyboots8310 2 роки тому

    I always get a big smile on my face when I see you guys are going to listen to one of these old bangers, because I already know how you’re going to react, and it’s awesome. 😂

  • @eeddssoonn1989
    @eeddssoonn1989 Рік тому +1

    I was blessed to see the original Slayer line up. They were absolutely amazing. 🙏🏽

  • @wvusmc
    @wvusmc 2 роки тому +10

    I think these guys would dig Seasons in the Abyss tracks even more.

    • @HammerGoatRex
      @HammerGoatRex 2 роки тому +3

      I don't know about "even more"but, at least, as much. Those albums had very similar styles.

  • @Iamsmallfry
    @Iamsmallfry 2 роки тому +8

    Behind The Crooked Cross is a really good anti-war song. It moves me every time.

  • @Jcavis1
    @Jcavis1 2 роки тому +1

    I've always said for some damn reason everytime I've seen Slayer play live the sky opens and it starts raining and the wind is perfect. I don't ever forget that when I listen to them anytime. They kick ass!

  • @paulstancartneynumbe
    @paulstancartneynumbe 2 роки тому +2

    This is the traditional path of a Slayer fan. At first, everything just sounds like noise. Then you come back to them and you start to understand the musical aspect. when you come back for third or fourth listen, Slayer has you hooked. Great video guys, I’ve loved seeing you both develop over time!

    • @SuperTugz
      @SuperTugz 2 роки тому +2

      That's metal in general, most of it just sounds like noise to the untrained ear but as your listening ability develops, you hear it differently and "get it" and this is more prevalent with Slayer than any other band. Most people accused them of just spamming E note riffs and playing sporadic random-note solos but when you really dig deep and listen they had so much more musical talent than they were ever rightfully given credit for.

  • @nathanlukeman4896
    @nathanlukeman4896 2 роки тому +8

    Seen them a dozen times. And there is a crazy aura when they take the stage. Atmosphere of the entire venue changes.

  • @Will_Wel
    @Will_Wel 2 роки тому +11

    You are correct, none of the other bands come even close to the intensity and aggression of Slayer live. Also as you said you can't put them in a poll with other bands. Slayer is only for the hardcore. The other bands especially Metallica will always win in a poll. They are very mainstream, even people that didn't listen to metal would listen to Metallica, but never Slayer. Slayer is the ultimate thrash band in my opinion! Also, been with you guys since the beginning of your channel and have suggested this song many times :-) One of my favorites.

    • @zdenkonouzovsky6947
      @zdenkonouzovsky6947 2 роки тому

      Kreator live is maybe even more intense and aggressive than Slayer

  • @tonyjames9016
    @tonyjames9016 2 роки тому

    Never hear anyone talk about this song. One of my favs since it came out! You can feel every second of it. Thank you!

  • @achievingnirvana71
    @achievingnirvana71 Рік тому

    I've been watching you guys for a couple of years now. Absolutely positively, y'all couldn't be any better. Your personalities completely jive with one another, and the insight and banter is second to none. I love how both of you can describe in detail the music, and the feeling evoked from the music. I'm 51 years old, and have been hooked on rock music since right around 1980 when I heard my first Beatle song. ( kinda Cliché I know lol 😆😉 ) From there, fairly quickly, I am amassed uite the cassette tape collection with Led Zeppelin Black Sabbath and a lot of early to mid 80s recent metal. I try to be open minded with different genres but I'm still always going to embrace the rock genre to the fullest. I wish I had heard of you guys sooner, and I wish I had interacted with y'all with suggestions since I have a massive encyclopedia of rock 'n' roll knowledge from the mid 60s to the mid 90s. Regardless, I'm gonna shut up now and get to my point lol. Mandatory suicide is certainly one of the best slayer tunes. I'm going to recommend Bloodline, , not because it's as good a jam as South Of Heaven, seasons in the abyss, or mandatory suicide, because in my opinion it's not, but just from the standpoint of absolute powerful thrash metal. That song epitomizes this, I do believe. Yeah, a lot of people can play hard and heavy, but there's just a particular vibe and attitude about it that's a notch above when Slayer does it. So check out Bloodline when you guys have the time. I appreciate y'all very much. You are phenomenal at what you do. Much respect. Peace and love. ...