@mattmillerguitar thats exactly the point with this song. When I listened the first time I thought it was cool but maybe at the level of implode. The more I listened the more I was wrong this song is so thrash meta!
I agree I'm sure some people will like it but it ain't my cup of tea. Repetitive and uninspired. Mark sounds great and the production is good but it was definitely mediocre in my opinion
Sounds GD to me. I'm just happy KK still making music at almost 60 and rest of other mates got to be in there late 50s. Me at 56 glad i can still hear it. Metal on KK see what happens when it comes out in May GD reaction. Cool hat friend where did u get that
KK, being 60 years old, is a great point someone else had also brought up. It is commendable that he is out there still kicking ass. Like you said let's see how the rest of the album turns out. I was just surprised they lead with this song when KK stated this song didn't cut it as a Slayer tune. I got this hat from a fan as a birthday gift. Thanks for watching and the comment. My son is also a Marine. Semper Fi
KK, being 60 years old, is a great point someone else had also brought up. It is commendable that he is out there still kicking ass. Like you said let's see how the rest of the album turns out. I was just surprised they lead with this song when KK stated this song didn't cut it as a Slayer tune. I got this hat from a fan as a birthday gift. Thanks for watching and the comment. My son is also a Marine. Semper Fi
It grows on me - I like it - in my opinion only the title track on Repentless is better than this song. Also the produktion is way better than the last 20 years of Slayer albums - I am looking forward to the whole record 😊😊
Meanwhile in relevant thrash news, Morbid Saint drop new album that destroys KK sub-par track AND Atrophy drop a devasting new track the other day. Proving old farts can still make top tier fucking thrash.
This track is exactly what I was expecting. FAR from great, but not bad at all. Fast and violent, simple, catchy and minimalistic structures, little to no dynamics. KK doing his thing. Sound is a little plastic, and that's my biggest gripe. Pretty sure a more natural-sounding production would've helped for the song's vibe. I don't feel it's a leftover from Repentless since it's better (imo) than a couple tracks on Slayer's last. Vocals do the job, very Araya-esque. I won't buy the album for sure, but I'll give a couple listens out of curiosity. A couple songs are gonna grow on me. And yeah, there's gonna be fillers. The guy is 60 and can still do tolerable stuff. I respect that. Later Slayer fans will certainly dig it.
That's a fair assessment and I can see your point. It wasn't the worst thing but I was expecting more. Hopefully the rest of the album is better and you made a great point. KK is 60 years old and still kicking ass.
Dude, trust me. Just listen some more and you'll get it. That's initial assessment we all came with when we heard it at first. This fucking song has a spell to it. This shit has so much dynamic, fast but also allows you to hear the riffs slow and head banging. This song is sick!
It's sounds like a b side from repentless which it basically is..very stock riffs not interesting but I like the lineup the vocalist is perfect I think there's going too be some greats songs on the album
I think Mark killed it and I am looking forward to hearing the rest of the album as well. Kerry mentioned it was a B side from Repentless and it sounds like it. Is it the worst song in the world? No but I am definitely expecting more from the next track. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers
South of Heaven was a good album. Was it different than RiB? Quite a but slower and not as intense but SoH has many classic tracks. Besides the title track and Mandatory Suicide.
The Repentless title track was decent and I will agree with you this track was better than the others on Repentless which strikes me as odd considering this was a left over from those sessions
Cara, se eu conseguir me imaginar decapitando meus inimigos ao som de uma musica então a música é boa. Não é muito técnica ou diferente, mas é frenético, espero que tenha músicas melhores nesse album
The production is as generic as the songwriting. More of the rampant overproduced, artifical-sounding bullshit that’s become the norm. Once upon a time metal sounded raw and recordings actually had character.
Being a Slayer fan you can hear some what of Kerry king's input on parts of the slayer songs when you listen to them now. ...... . If you was Kerry king would you want your best song to be the first release on your album debut?
Slayer was just redundant with compositions anyway. Everything after the first three albums was rehashed and still in the key of E!!!! Lol! Those open E crunchy cords. Sooo lazy and formulaic, but that’s the bread and butter, isn’t it?!!! But they weren’t lazy as road dogs, that’s for sure!
I agree Slayer is redundant and did stick to a formula. That formula worked when they were inspired, imo and when the band was a united front. Nothing wrong with sticking to what you know and making the most of it. However this was just phoning it in. Metal by numbers. Again not the worst thing but definitely below Slayer standards imo.
Why B Rate Slayer? Since Kerry King wrote a great majority of Slayer’s music aside from Hanneman. GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLS, SLAYER IS NOW GONE. I actually enjoyed this new song from Kerry. Lol, didn’t sound anything like Megadeth at all 😂🤦🏻
The gallop riff sounded just like We'll Be Back. KK did write some great songs, no doubt. My point on B rate Slayer comes from what Kerry said himself. The song was recorded during the Repentless sessions, and it wasn't good. The drummer and 1 guitarist are the same. I'm sure Gary could play that track in his sleep. Slayer bass isn't anything challenging. The only thing marginally different is the vocals. Mark did a great job on the track, no doubt. However, if the band was the same rhythmically, then the vocals were the problem. Kerry also stated that Tom's performance wasn't always inspired. It's tough to be inspired when the music isn't that great. Is it horrible? No. Tom knew it was time to bail because the last few Slayer records weren't that great. Kerry said this is the natural extension of Slayer. If that's the case, I agree with you. I'm glad Slayer isn't coming back. It was a disservice to what they created. I just don't understand why a song that didn't cut it with Slayer is the lead single for a new album? Especially when there are potentially better songs to select as per what Kerry had said about the tracks on the album. Thanks for the comment
It's about time Slayer made people disappointed and that's what is all about!!!💀🤘💀 KERRY KING BAND IS THE FUTURE!!! Slayer is the past KERRY KING IS THE FUTURE!!!
I said something a long those lines in my first Slayer video. Christian Illusion has some good tracks. God Hates us All has a few decent songs, World Painted Blood was ok. Repentless wasn't thar great. Are they terrible albums? No, but definitely not on par with the earlier catalog. The albums have some good songs but it seemed like the band had changed.
I think predictable is the key word here. It's very much lyrically and musically *exactly* what you expected it to be, coming from KK. Whether that is good or bad depends on what you are looking for. For me, it didn't really do it. Still, cheers to him to keep going and doing his thing.
@@mattmillerguitar I still listen to Show No Mercy on the regular, just because of how different it is. Probably age-related though to be honest for me heh.. that nostalgia thing and all.
@kensloth Show No Mercy is a great album. Black Magic, Die by the Sword, Antichrist. It's a classic. I did a cover of Black Magic on my last cover album. I also did At Dawn They Sleep. All 80s era Slayer is the best imo. Nostalgia or not.
@@mattmillerguitar Ah a man of distinction. 🎩 I do some guitar covers on my channel and plan to do that whole album at some point. Some Maiden on there too.
Someone made a great point. KK is 60 years old and out there kicking ass. More power to him. Was it the best thing ever? No. Was it the worst? No. However, I was expecting more.
Reviews a musician who has been playing the same material for 30 years in his former band, who grabbed a song from said material for his new band, then reviewer trashes the band for sounding like said former band. I find that truly remarkable.
It's a mediocre song. Slayer was a great band but their newest material was mediocre. I'm saying it wasn't a good Slayer song or KK track. Does it sound like Slayer? Yes but not the Slayer at their best.
It's not terrible or the worst thing ever. I personally am let down considering what KK had said about the band. There are a few high points. The vocals were awesome. The music was played well. The production is good. I just thought there would be more substance. If that song wasnt good enough for Slayer I dont think it would be good as a KK single. I think Mark's vocals made that track. Which is super predictable and kind of boring imo. Thanks for your comment and watching the video. Cheers
@@mattmillerguitar This is the sound that made me loose interest in Slayer. It sounds like one of those "what if Slayer wrote this song" youtube videos. Extremely boring and bland to put it nicely.
@Barbro247 I agree with that. It's the Light beer of Slayer. I don't think its Diablos bad, but it's uninspired and phoning it in. It dont understand the logic of it being not good enough for Slayer and it being good enough for KK?
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This is why Jeff wrote the best Slayer songs.
Can't argue with that lol
ABSOLUFUKINLUTLY AMAZING BAND!!💀🤘💀LOVE KERRY... LOVE SLAYER!!! KERRY IS MOVING ON!!! 🎸🥁💯GREAT SONG!!!
Glad you dig it! Cheers!
The more I listen the better it gets. 🤘
I have listened to it a few more times and after the initial reaction I gotta say i still feel the same way. Mark's vocals are still killer though.
I missed Slayer-ish metal 😊
@@torkildthellefsen6146 then this is right up your alley!
@mattmillerguitar thats exactly the point with this song. When I listened the first time I thought it was cool but maybe at the level of implode. The more I listened the more I was wrong this song is so thrash meta!
@ridethelightning9 I will definitely have to check it out this eve and give it another listen.
It just sounds like recent Slayer which isn't my thing. I think the folks that like mid 90s and newer Slayer will dig it.
I agree I'm sure some people will like it but it ain't my cup of tea. Repetitive and uninspired. Mark sounds great and the production is good but it was definitely mediocre in my opinion
Bostaph is sounding pretty good on drums there. Very tight.
Absolutely Paul is a great drummer and it's cool that he stuck around to play on the album.
Never sounds as good live though and he has had stamina issues in the past, dude has, however, one of the best hands in metal
@RickJames-wf2rm Paul had tennis elbow and I think it's affected his playing.
Sounds GD to me. I'm just happy KK still making music at almost 60 and rest of other mates got to be in there late 50s. Me at 56 glad i can still hear it. Metal on KK see what happens when it comes out in May GD reaction. Cool hat friend where did u get that
KK, being 60 years old, is a great point someone else had also brought up. It is commendable that he is out there still kicking ass. Like you said let's see how the rest of the album turns out. I was just surprised they lead with this song when KK stated this song didn't cut it as a Slayer tune. I got this hat from a fan as a birthday gift. Thanks for watching and the comment. My son is also a Marine. Semper Fi
KK, being 60 years old, is a great point someone else had also brought up. It is commendable that he is out there still kicking ass. Like you said let's see how the rest of the album turns out. I was just surprised they lead with this song when KK stated this song didn't cut it as a Slayer tune. I got this hat from a fan as a birthday gift. Thanks for watching and the comment. My son is also a Marine. Semper Fi
Wish we could hear the bass. It may be predictable but it’s great classic thrash. Vocals and drums really stand out
Agreed the vocals saved this song imo.
It grows on me - I like it - in my opinion only the title track on Repentless is better than this song. Also the produktion is way better than the last 20 years of Slayer albums - I am looking forward to the whole record 😊😊
I hope the rest of the album is better. Is it the worst thing ever? Absolutely not. But it was definitely underwhelming
Meanwhile in relevant thrash news, Morbid Saint drop new album that destroys KK sub-par track AND Atrophy drop a devasting new track the other day. Proving old farts can still make top tier fucking thrash.
I will definitely be checking those out!
This track is exactly what I was expecting. FAR from great, but not bad at all. Fast and violent, simple, catchy and minimalistic structures, little to no dynamics. KK doing his thing. Sound is a little plastic, and that's my biggest gripe. Pretty sure a more natural-sounding production would've helped for the song's vibe. I don't feel it's a leftover from Repentless since it's better (imo) than a couple tracks on Slayer's last. Vocals do the job, very Araya-esque. I won't buy the album for sure, but I'll give a couple listens out of curiosity. A couple songs are gonna grow on me. And yeah, there's gonna be fillers. The guy is 60 and can still do tolerable stuff. I respect that. Later Slayer fans will certainly dig it.
That's a fair assessment and I can see your point. It wasn't the worst thing but I was expecting more. Hopefully the rest of the album is better and you made a great point. KK is 60 years old and still kicking ass.
Dude, trust me. Just listen some more and you'll get it. That's initial assessment we all came with when we heard it at first. This fucking song has a spell to it. This shit has so much dynamic, fast but also allows you to hear the riffs slow and head banging. This song is sick!
@@ridethelightning9 I will have to revisit the track. I have heard a lot of us felt the same way
It's sounds like a b side from repentless which it basically is..very stock riffs not interesting but I like the lineup the vocalist is perfect I think there's going too be some greats songs on the album
I think Mark killed it and I am looking forward to hearing the rest of the album as well. Kerry mentioned it was a B side from Repentless and it sounds like it. Is it the worst song in the world? No but I am definitely expecting more from the next track. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers
I remember when south of heaven came out. I was sad till then second listen. Weird huh. 17 years old.
South of Heaven was a good album. Was it different than RiB? Quite a but slower and not as intense but SoH has many classic tracks. Besides the title track and Mandatory Suicide.
@@mattmillerguitar Ghosts of War, Silent Scream!!!🤘
great tracks they crushed on Decade of Aggression@@guygrayson9859
It sounds better then any of the songs off of Repentless, except maybe the song Repentless which I liked.
The Repentless title track was decent and I will agree with you this track was better than the others on Repentless which strikes me as odd considering this was a left over from those sessions
Keyboard kooks at it again!
Lol that's great you like this track. I'm happy for you. I was just expecting more.
Watered down Slayer . End of story.
According to KK it wasn't even good enough for Slayer lol.
You so mad.... kid, you so mad!
F..noo!!!!..Kerry king is bad ass!😈😈
@@drunken-skunk it wasn't terrible. But I was expecting more.
@@mattmillerguitar listen again some more.
Cara, se eu conseguir me imaginar decapitando meus inimigos ao som de uma musica então a música é boa.
Não é muito técnica ou diferente, mas é frenético, espero que tenha músicas melhores nesse album
It's frantic but extremely repetative. I was hoping for more. KK says there are better songs on the album we will have to wait and see.
Audio and production sounded good but the song was like bla bla bla slapped together crap. Hopefully the other songs will be better
That's how I feel as well. Very anticlimactic. There isn't much continuity between each part.
I loved the cliffhanger ending solo. Bad ass.
@@ralphnaber definitely built some anticipation. It got my attention.
The production is as generic as the songwriting. More of the rampant overproduced, artifical-sounding bullshit that’s become the norm. Once upon a time metal sounded raw and recordings actually had character.
Being a Slayer fan you can hear some what of Kerry king's input on parts of the slayer songs when you listen to them now. ...... . If you was Kerry king would you want your best song to be the first release on your album debut?
Slayer was just redundant with compositions anyway. Everything after the first three albums was rehashed and still in the key of E!!!! Lol! Those open E crunchy cords. Sooo lazy and formulaic, but that’s the bread and butter, isn’t it?!!! But they weren’t lazy as road dogs, that’s for sure!
I agree Slayer is redundant and did stick to a formula. That formula worked when they were inspired, imo and when the band was a united front. Nothing wrong with sticking to what you know and making the most of it. However this was just phoning it in. Metal by numbers. Again not the worst thing but definitely below Slayer standards imo.
there's some 'Implode' in there
There is lots of familiar stuff going on for sure.
Why B Rate Slayer? Since Kerry King wrote a great majority of Slayer’s music aside from Hanneman. GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLS, SLAYER IS NOW GONE.
I actually enjoyed this new song from Kerry. Lol, didn’t sound anything like Megadeth at all 😂🤦🏻
The gallop riff sounded just like We'll Be Back. KK did write some great songs, no doubt. My point on B rate Slayer comes from what Kerry said himself. The song was recorded during the Repentless sessions, and it wasn't good. The drummer and 1 guitarist are the same. I'm sure Gary could play that track in his sleep. Slayer bass isn't anything challenging. The only thing marginally different is the vocals. Mark did a great job on the track, no doubt. However, if the band was the same rhythmically, then the vocals were the problem. Kerry also stated that Tom's performance wasn't always inspired. It's tough to be inspired when the music isn't that great. Is it horrible? No. Tom knew it was time to bail because the last few Slayer records weren't that great. Kerry said this is the natural extension of Slayer. If that's the case, I agree with you. I'm glad Slayer isn't coming back. It was a disservice to what they created. I just don't understand why a song that didn't cut it with Slayer is the lead single for a new album? Especially when there are potentially better songs to select as per what Kerry had said about the tracks on the album. Thanks for the comment
He wrote all the shitty music. He is a joke dude. This clearly proves that. This sounds horrible. Just like all slayer that doesn't have Dave or jeff
It's about time Slayer made people disappointed and that's what is all about!!!💀🤘💀 KERRY KING BAND IS THE FUTURE!!! Slayer is the past KERRY KING IS THE FUTURE!!!
Slayer is the past so much they're are playing again. Cheers!
Slayer themselves have been B-rate Slayer since Diabolus in Musica
I said something a long those lines in my first Slayer video. Christian Illusion has some good tracks. God Hates us All has a few decent songs, World Painted Blood was ok. Repentless wasn't thar great. Are they terrible albums? No, but definitely not on par with the earlier catalog. The albums have some good songs but it seemed like the band had changed.
I think predictable is the key word here. It's very much lyrically and musically *exactly* what you expected it to be, coming from KK. Whether that is good or bad depends on what you are looking for. For me, it didn't really do it. Still, cheers to him to keep going and doing his thing.
That's a good assessment. It didn't really do it for me either. It was a little to stompy imo. It was metal by numbers.
@@mattmillerguitar I still listen to Show No Mercy on the regular, just because of how different it is. Probably age-related though to be honest for me heh.. that nostalgia thing and all.
@kensloth Show No Mercy is a great album. Black Magic, Die by the Sword, Antichrist. It's a classic. I did a cover of Black Magic on my last cover album. I also did At Dawn They Sleep. All 80s era Slayer is the best imo. Nostalgia or not.
@@mattmillerguitar Ah a man of distinction. 🎩 I do some guitar covers on my channel and plan to do that whole album at some point. Some Maiden on there too.
@@kensloth right on man! I will check out your channel!
Euh. Enjoy your project king.
Someone made a great point. KK is 60 years old and out there kicking ass. More power to him. Was it the best thing ever? No. Was it the worst? No. However, I was expecting more.
Same old same old
Exactly. I was hoping for a return to form and rooting for KK but this is more of the same Slayer Lite. Mark's vocals were outstanding
Reviews a musician who has been playing the same material for 30 years in his former band, who grabbed a song from said material for his new band, then reviewer trashes the band for sounding like said former band.
I find that truly remarkable.
It's a mediocre song. Slayer was a great band but their newest material was mediocre. I'm saying it wasn't a good Slayer song or KK track. Does it sound like Slayer? Yes but not the Slayer at their best.
Repentless part 2...
Didn't like it at all...
It wasnt terrible but I'm not impressed. The look on Tom's face during the Repentless videos said everything about that album lol.
this song does not suck, but it is not that great, it was like a lame Slayer song... and not inspired at all.
I was expecting more but it's not the worst thing ever. The vocals were good and the highlight of the track.
I never seen so many awful opinions at once. At least everyone I know likes it. 🤷
It's not terrible or the worst thing ever. I personally am let down considering what KK had said about the band. There are a few high points. The vocals were awesome. The music was played well. The production is good. I just thought there would be more substance. If that song wasnt good enough for Slayer I dont think it would be good as a KK single. I think Mark's vocals made that track. Which is super predictable and kind of boring imo. Thanks for your comment and watching the video. Cheers
It's garbage. Like all slayer without Dave and jeff
Meh
That seems to be the general consensus. If it wasn't good enough for Slayer than it wasn't good enough at all
@@mattmillerguitar This is the sound that made me loose interest in Slayer. It sounds like one of those "what if Slayer wrote this song" youtube videos. Extremely boring and bland to put it nicely.
@Barbro247 I agree with that. It's the Light beer of Slayer. I don't think its Diablos bad, but it's uninspired and phoning it in. It dont understand the logic of it being not good enough for Slayer and it being good enough for KK?
Too much screaming!!!! Why???
Too much screaming? The vocals are the best part of the song!
I think i'm getting old hahaha@@mattmillerguitar
@@joaodeoliveira336 I hear ya there lol
Pretty mediocre!!!
It wasn't great and it wasn't bad. I was expecting more. The vocals carried this tune
@mattmillerguitar just came across the new Atrophy and it sounds better than this. "Punishment for All" is the single.
@guygrayson9859 I haven't heard Atrophy in a long time I will check it out
Meh.
That seems to be the general consensus