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When I sat down to write this all I could think was what the hell am I going to say about Slayer that hasn’t already been said. I mean we all know that Slayer is one of the Big Four of Thrash Metal (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax), and to be honest three of the four have gone through radical changes while Slayer remained Slayer. The band has managed to stay true to themselves and their fans by maintaining the core ingredients that attracted people, like myself to them during the height of their popularity in the 80′s and 90′s.
Fast forward to 2009 some 20 years since Slayer began terrorizing the world with their high octane thrash metal played at light speed lyrically dealing with serial murders and religious blasphemy. We see the release of ‘WORLD PAINTED BLOOD” the bands eleventh album. To say the album is fast paced would be an understatement it’s practically blistering. Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman once again demonstrate why they are the dynamic duo of Death Metal. Let’s not forget about the rhythm section Tom Araya bass playing is solid as ever, with vocals that demonstrate Araya’s usual strength , anger and passion. Dave Lombardo still drives the pace like a Semi truck out of control. “Unit 731″ has some of Lombardo’s best drumming ever.
After all the turmoil the band went through with revolving drummers, and Rick Rubin becoming more hands off. All four original members are together stronger than ever. Slayer is once again firing on all cylinders! The band has truly regained the energy that had made them one of the most dynamic Metal units working today.
Nuff Said…
[World Painted Blood is also available as a Deluxe CD & DVD
Slayer – World Painted Blood
Track listing:
- World Painted Blood
- Unit 731
- Snuff
- Beauty Through Order
- Hate Worldwide
- Public Display Of Dismemberment
- Human Strain
- Americon
- Psychopathy Red
- Playing With Dolls
- Not Of This God
October 30, 2009 – Sony/AR LLC
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Jeff M. grew up in southern Alabama where he was a minority in his community for his open beliefs and love of Hard Rock & Metal. In his twenties, Jeff left the confines of his hometown and toured the southern United States as a drummer in a rock band. It was at this time that he began to develop his passion for beer & boiled peanuts. A passion that, along with his love of music would help to shape into the man he is today.
In the battle between "The Road" and the love of his woman, his woman prevailed. So he married his sweetheart, packed his hellfire red Ford Ranger, and made his way to the Arizona desert, where still resided today.
Jeff, formerly Maulermithel, began writing reviews and interviews for Little Rat Bastard in the fall of 2009 and has become one our primary regular contributors. Powered by Rooster Booster energy drink & his desire to rock he puts his opinions out there for the our readers consideration month after month. 
