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As a metal enthusiast, I love your channel, Beth. It's fun to watch you explore the genre a bit. I HIGHLY recommend making a video of Candlemass with their singer Messiah Marcolin. He's simply a legend. Sort of like a metal opera singer. Definitely a unique talent. I'd love to hear your analysis.
One of the great things about Tom Araya's vocals is that he is generally VERY clear and understandable, despite the speed of the music. I really enjoyed this reaction/analysis; now please do Angel of Death; you'll end up talking about the opening vocal for like 8 minutes. :D
If you have something to say, it is better off to be clear to have it picked. It is a problem with many metal bands that are on the more extreme side. Grunt grunt GRUUUNT, grunt grunt....
seeing slayer always brings a smile to my face, and fun fact: in one of their last shows here in Brazil, they were playing War ensemble and the sound of the place just shut off in the middle of the song, the only thing making sound was the drums (but only the acoustic sound), the people in the pit begin to sing out loud from there to the end, and you could see Araya happiness to see the people finishing the song for him
I'm a huge extreme metal fan, especially death metal and thrash metal. I got this on cassette as an Xmas gift from my grandparents back in high school (I graduated in 1988), hearing your critique on this is such a great experience. I've found a lot of folks with musical backgrounds like you are actually less judgemental about this music. I had a co-worker at one shop that would actually react to my music a lot like you do, she was more interested in their techniques than giving me those evil looks I'm so used to! She genuinely liked Death (my favorite band), and VoiVod (although I don't consider VoidVod extreme, some of their older stuff is more thrash like), and was a joy to discuss music with. Love the channel, and love seeing you cover music like this!
I really like Death too. :) I had a bunch of CD:s and I kinda forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder. :) Also I'd like to say how heartwarmingly wholesome the story about your grandparents was. I'm picturing two kind elderly people going to a record store asking for the new Slayer album "Reign in Blood" on cassette for their grandson's graduation... :)
I used to listen to metal (mostly mainstream) with little or no thrash. Tried death metal and could never get into it. Over time my tastes have migrated to more funk/r&b/hip-hop but I always find myself appreciating the musicianship of thrash. I recall watching Dark and listening to Kreator Pleasure to Kill. It evoked such a visceral emotion of dislike and hate in me but when I gave it a second listen I loved the speed and precision of the drums (the video is utterly bonkers though)
Oooh boy! You can't overstate the influence of Slayer and early Metallica (and others) on the history of metal. They kicked 80's "hair metal" in the throat and inspired a thousand bands to form and explore faster and nastier sounds.
Tomás Enrique Araya Díaz, the vocalist, born in Viña del Mar, Chile, appears with a national football team T-shirt, because the day before, June 21st, 2010, Chile defeated 1:0 Switzerland in the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
You missed an opportunity to see a live performance of this song in which they get covered in "blood" as it rains down from above. It is quite surreal.
If you react to Slayer live check out videos before 2009,, when Tom Araya could still headbang,,, he had a neck surgery from headbanging and couldn't headbang any more,,.. Listen to Bloodline from the War at the Warfield Live,, and Mandatory Suicide from the Still Reigning live..
I saw Slayer three times in open air festivals including this show also and every single time rain was pouring. And it made the concert even more epic and better.
Another great reaction and analysis, Beth! For Tom's next trick, I would suggest Necrophobic, from the same album. It won't take long : two verses, three choruses, guitar solo, all in 1'38". It's an exercise in diction if ever I heard one.
Love Slayer, so of course I was gonna come see this reaction... but.. to be honest, I initially thought that was Weird Al Yankovic in the preview thumbnail and definitely wanted to see him performing the song.....
Actually got to hear this live a couple weeks ago when Kerry King did it with his new group. Never thought I'd hear this song live and my life feels complete now.
You need to listen to their album "Seasons in the Abyss ". Especially the tracks: War Ensemble, Dead Skin Mask, and Skeletons of Society. Amazing instrumental performance but lyrically moving. Especially these days.
I feel like you have to see a live Reign in Blood performance when they actually rain in blood. They typically rain blood as they play this song it’s usually a finisher to their set haha.
Awesome. The best Slayer album, by far, along with South of Heaven. Have seen them live a couple of times, and boy do they deliver, like here. He has interesting vocals; they create an eerie atmosphere and build, and use interesting chords and melodies and progressions and time changes. As someone mentioned, what’s great is his lyrics are clear, which is difficult to do in thrash. If you didn’t completely listen to Tori Amos’ cover, you should. It’s excellent, and SO different from the original, which is also difficult to do well, in a totally different style.
Tomas Araya isn't just from a Chilean household, he was born in Chile. His family immigrated here when he was in early elementary school. The drummer here Dave Lombardo, escaped Cuba when he was a young boy. Another fun fact is that both of them are Christian
I've seen Slayer in concert 7 times and at the end of the buildup of this song and when it really kicks in, the crowd just erupts. But to be fair they have several songs where the crowd just goes nuts. I first saw them on that Big 4 tour in 1990 in Atlanta. R.I.P. Jeff
Much love Beth. Cattle Decapitation-Scourge of the Offspring or A Photic Doom. Travis Ryan’s vox has evolved into something more amazing. We know you’d appreciate it.
I'm not a huge Slayer fan, but Reign In Blood is such a brilliant album over all. When you put it on (yeah, we did "put on" LP records back then lol) it musically kinda feels like one big story divided in short explosive parts. And then suddenly it's over. A true classic in thrash metal and in rock music over all. Great video as usual, Beth.
Beth, I know you're a vocal analyst but surely at least a tip of the hat to Dave Lombardo on drums! The rhythmic changes he brings through his feet I believe, and I'm no expert, take this song to the epic status that it holds.
Great reaction! React, analyze other Slayer's masterpiece: "Angel of Death"...The ideal would be to analyze the studio version...Greetings from Brazil!!!
This is one of the most chaotic and iconic metal songs. Slayer fans are some of the most crazy and pationate. Slayer are not just a musical group, they are a lifestyle. Raper Ice-T and his hard rock band Body Count did a cover of this song. Love that you reacted to this. Slayer can be tough to get in to for some. They are not known for melodic songs.
I am, or used to be a stutterer. Respitory therapy was far more useful to me than usual logopedics. My therapist was a retired opera singer who taught stutterers the use of the force of their diaphragms. And it did learn me some basics about vocal strengths as well. Since I'm a soft-spoken low key voiced kinda person. I used to have difficulty raising my voice, well, not anymore. 😂 Although that doesn't make me a good metal vocalist. 😅
Someone commented on a slayer video, that he likes Tom Arayas voice because it reminds him of an angry dad shouting at his kid. Which I thought was the most hilarious way of describing it.
It was so much fun to watch and and listen to Beth break down and jam out to Slayer!! I got to see Arch Enemy open for Slayer at Harpos in Detroit back in 2004, it was an awesome show! 🤘
Was at the 'Final' LA show in 2019, kinda sad but it was time. Ya really need to hear how this Album Sounded. They'd left Metal Blade and had Def Jam produce it, top notch. Tom's range isn't anywhere near what it was in 1986, the opening scream on Angel Of Death is legendary. Thanks for the reaction, love the breakdowns and insight.
Please react to Tommy Johansson. He’s the former guitarist of Sabaton, heads up his own band Majestica and has his TH-cam channel where he does covers of popular songs . I’d suggest listening to The Phantom of the Opera or She’s gone for starters. You won’t be disappointed.
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As a metal enthusiast, I love your channel, Beth. It's fun to watch you explore the genre a bit. I HIGHLY recommend making a video of Candlemass with their singer Messiah Marcolin. He's simply a legend. Sort of like a metal opera singer. Definitely a unique talent. I'd love to hear your analysis.
R.I.P Jeff ❤
A spider bite leading to alcohol fuelled liver failure is about as metal as death gets!
One of the great things about Tom Araya's vocals is that he is generally VERY clear and understandable, despite the speed of the music. I really enjoyed this reaction/analysis; now please do Angel of Death; you'll end up talking about the opening vocal for like 8 minutes. :D
If you have something to say, it is better off to be clear to have it picked. It is a problem with many metal bands that are on the more extreme side. Grunt grunt GRUUUNT, grunt grunt....
The key to that one is picking the right version with the proper visceral scream, not one with a half ass attempt.
Dude every good thrash/death singer is understandable.
Do the original high pitched "I am the Anti Christ" and make sure that it's clearly audible to your neighbors🤘
Just not modern live versions... wither album version or Decade of Aggression!
The buildup to this song was what we used in D&D to indicate a difficult fight was coming. just the intro on loop until we rolled initiative.
Love that
seeing slayer always brings a smile to my face, and fun fact: in one of their last shows here in Brazil, they were playing War ensemble and the sound of the place just shut off in the middle of the song, the only thing making sound was the drums (but only the acoustic sound), the people in the pit begin to sing out loud from there to the end, and you could see Araya happiness to see the people finishing the song for him
This is in Sofia, Bulgaria, first ever Big Four concert. Was quite an experience. Very good memories.
I would definitely recommend the album version as well, for the eerie build-up of tension at the beginning.
Saw Slayer with a friend at a festival years ago. We knew they were heavy... but after the first song we just stood there mind-blown and laughed.
I love Tom’s big goofy smile at the beginning 😂
I'm a huge extreme metal fan, especially death metal and thrash metal. I got this on cassette as an Xmas gift from my grandparents back in high school (I graduated in 1988), hearing your critique on this is such a great experience. I've found a lot of folks with musical backgrounds like you are actually less judgemental about this music. I had a co-worker at one shop that would actually react to my music a lot like you do, she was more interested in their techniques than giving me those evil looks I'm so used to! She genuinely liked Death (my favorite band), and VoiVod (although I don't consider VoidVod extreme, some of their older stuff is more thrash like), and was a joy to discuss music with.
Love the channel, and love seeing you cover music like this!
I really like Death too. :) I had a bunch of CD:s and I kinda forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder. :) Also I'd like to say how heartwarmingly wholesome the story about your grandparents was. I'm picturing two kind elderly people going to a record store asking for the new Slayer album "Reign in Blood" on cassette for their grandson's graduation... :)
yer lucky dude!!! not even my parents would even think about nor ask me what cassette i wanted for xmas... me and my friends were AAAALL alone...
I used to listen to metal (mostly mainstream) with little or no thrash. Tried death metal and could never get into it. Over time my tastes have migrated to more funk/r&b/hip-hop but I always find myself appreciating the musicianship of thrash. I recall watching Dark and listening to Kreator Pleasure to Kill. It evoked such a visceral emotion of dislike and hate in me but when I gave it a second listen I loved the speed and precision of the drums (the video is utterly bonkers though)
@@naysay02 😂😂 wtf!?
My grandparents would have taken it away from me if they knew I had it. Your ones are clearly gold.
Saw them in 1986 at a 200 person bar on that 'Reign in Blood' tour, my 4th concert. Good stuff! Thanks for the reaction.
i saw them first time in Chicago 85 Aragon Ballroom.Venom Slayer and Exodus .i snuck in my canon AE 1 camera and have photos. What a lineup.
Oooh boy! You can't overstate the influence of Slayer and early Metallica (and others) on the history of metal. They kicked 80's "hair metal" in the throat and inspired a thousand bands to form and explore faster and nastier sounds.
Actually they were doing their thing before hair metal.
Thank God. Between the “New Wave” crap and the Hair Metal” without Slayer and Metallica the 80s would have been horrible music wise.
@@tjakr3869 You know bands like Iron Maiden is “New Wave,” right?
@@KlaustheViking I’m talking about flock of seagulls “New Wave”. Iron Maiden in the 80s was “run to hills” and “Number of the Beast”. Hardly new wave.
@@tjakr3869 I thought you were talking about NWOBHM.
Tomás Enrique Araya Díaz, the vocalist, born in Viña del Mar, Chile, appears with a national football team T-shirt, because the day before, June 21st, 2010, Chile defeated 1:0 Switzerland in the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
We are The Best Country from Chile Hermanito! ❤🇨🇱
You missed an opportunity to see a live performance of this song in which they get covered in "blood" as it rains down from above. It is quite surreal.
You have to watch Tom in an interview...He's so soft spoken and he has this laugh that makes you smile
somos el mejor país de Chile hermano
ajajajaj ,, obvio !!
Saw em in the hannemann days in a smallish Welsh leisure centre , the power was unreal
I saw them in 2005 with Slipknot, Hatebreed and Mastodon. Probably the best gig I've ever gone to.
A lot of people struggle with Raining Blood, but you seemed to get it. Especially the end, which is supposed to be chaotic.
Oh my goodness what a beautiful reaction Beth. I love how you explained this you are a saint!! 🤘🏻💥🔥🙏🏻💯
I'd add Sepultura to your list of bands along with the others. Also great drumming.
man none of my metal head friends understood them back in the day. i was like "fuck it man just listen" they're not english! lol
Sepultura with Max
Now you should react to Raining Lobsters - Bill McClintock. It's a natural follow up.
I like how he combined with Chemical Warfare mixed with KC and the Sunshine Band
That's the greatest video on YT.
After this , please consider doing a video about Chuck Schuldiner from Death. Probably the most influential death metal vocalist
Alive Jeff, it`s invaluable... Rest in peace, Legend!
I really enjoyed your reaction! Very informative with the facts on vocals and breathing. I make sure to subscribe!
I've seen Slayer on the Reign in blood tour. This just brought a smile to my face. Especially seeing Jeff, RIP, see you on the other side!
I love your reviews! So good. Keep it up 😊
Great live pick and reaction🤘
Omg honey i just like slayer, thank you for why? Idunno . Love ya.
Seen them live numerous times. One of the toughest moshbpits I experienced. They are great!!!
Beth, I will be giving your album a listen. You’re awesome!
If you react to Slayer live check out videos before 2009,, when Tom Araya could still headbang,,, he had a neck surgery from headbanging and couldn't headbang any more,,.. Listen to Bloodline from the War at the Warfield Live,, and Mandatory Suicide from the Still Reigning live..
I didn't know that about Tom Araya being a respiratory therapist before going full time with Slayer. Thats hilarious!
I saw Slayer three times in open air festivals including this show also and every single time rain was pouring. And it made the concert even more epic and better.
So yeah his control is to 5:49 in this video is amazing.. now realize hes doing this AND playing the damn guitar at this bpm.
That chromatic riff reminds me a lot of Grieg’s Hall Of The Mountain King
Getting round to this is like graduation day. You are now an adult.
Another great reaction and analysis, Beth!
For Tom's next trick, I would suggest Necrophobic, from the same album. It won't take long : two verses, three choruses, guitar solo, all in 1'38". It's an exercise in diction if ever I heard one.
Love Slayer, so of course I was gonna come see this reaction... but.. to be honest, I initially thought that was Weird Al Yankovic in the preview thumbnail and definitely wanted to see him performing the song.....
Kerry King is in his own band now (the lead guitarist) called Kerry King. Give it a shot. I saw them lives a few weeks ago.
Actually got to hear this live a couple weeks ago when Kerry King did it with his new group. Never thought I'd hear this song live and my life feels complete now.
Kerry was always the weak link , his " band " blows.
Check out Repentless from their going away tour back in 2019. It's from only 5 years ago but still so good - these old dudes can rock!
You need to listen to their album "Seasons in the Abyss ".
Especially the tracks: War Ensemble, Dead Skin Mask, and Skeletons of Society.
Amazing instrumental performance but lyrically moving.
Especially these days.
I feel like you have to see a live Reign in Blood performance when they actually rain in blood. They typically rain blood as they play this song it’s usually a finisher to their set haha.
I saw a lot of images of skeletons and skulls on this slayer song breakdown, cool!
Seen Slayer 10 times live!! My favorite band!!
Nice shirt, Beth. Brings back memories 🙂
Awesome. The best Slayer album, by far, along with South of Heaven. Have seen them live a couple of times, and boy do they deliver, like here. He has interesting vocals; they create an eerie atmosphere and build, and use interesting chords and melodies and progressions and time changes. As someone mentioned, what’s great is his lyrics are clear, which is difficult to do in thrash. If you didn’t completely listen to Tori Amos’ cover, you should. It’s excellent, and SO different from the original, which is also difficult to do well, in a totally different style.
Tomas Araya isn't just from a Chilean household, he was born in Chile. His family immigrated here when he was in early elementary school. The drummer here Dave Lombardo, escaped Cuba when he was a young boy. Another fun fact is that both of them are Christian
Now we're talking! This is my favorite band.
next lets go for watain :) moving on the extreme metal world ; )
I've seen Slayer in concert 7 times and at the end of the buildup of this song and when it really kicks in, the crowd just erupts. But to be fair they have several songs where the crowd just goes nuts. I first saw them on that Big 4 tour in 1990 in Atlanta. R.I.P. Jeff
Much love Beth.
Cattle Decapitation-Scourge of the Offspring or A Photic Doom.
Travis Ryan’s vox has evolved into something more amazing. We know you’d appreciate it.
I'm not a huge Slayer fan, but Reign In Blood is such a brilliant album over all. When you put it on (yeah, we did "put on" LP records back then lol) it musically kinda feels like one big story divided in short explosive parts. And then suddenly it's over. A true classic in thrash metal and in rock music over all. Great video as usual, Beth.
Beth, I know you're a vocal analyst but surely at least a tip of the hat to Dave Lombardo on drums! The rhythmic changes he brings through his feet I believe, and I'm no expert, take this song to the epic status that it holds.
Great reaction! React, analyze other Slayer's masterpiece: "Angel of Death"...The ideal would be to analyze the studio version...Greetings from Brazil!!!
It's almost as if you don't enjoy dissonance. :) Your facial expressions the first few minutes is pretty priceless.
It’s my processing face!
what a classic! great stuff in this one that I didn't know! thank you!
jeff was such a beast, RIP
You headbanging says it all, love your reaction 🤘😎🤘
This is one of the most chaotic and iconic metal songs. Slayer fans are some of the most crazy and pationate. Slayer are not just a musical group, they are a lifestyle. Raper Ice-T and his hard rock band Body Count did a cover of this song. Love that you reacted to this. Slayer can be tough to get in to for some. They are not known for melodic songs.
I am, or used to be a stutterer. Respitory therapy was far more useful to me than usual logopedics. My therapist was a retired opera singer who taught stutterers the use of the force of their diaphragms.
And it did learn me some basics about vocal strengths as well.
Since I'm a soft-spoken low key voiced kinda person. I used to have difficulty raising my voice, well, not anymore. 😂
Although that doesn't make me a good metal vocalist. 😅
As a Slayer fan, I appreciated your reaction, and it was well done. The only thing missing was screaming effing Slayer!😅
Seeing Jeff on stage brought tears to my eyes
cit.
love slayer, cool to see ur reaction to this iconic band and breaking down his vocals.
If you have never seen it, the "Raining Blood" Jazz remastered from AndyRehfeldt is a classic.
He deserves to be more popular. The Angel of Death lyrics mixed with the Yakkity Sax from Benny Hill is very funny
Bring old Slayer to the masses. Love it.
Automatic headbanging mode
I've been looking forward to this.. Amazing ❤
Too cool, just saw Kerry King play in Phoenix last night!
Definatly one of the MOST ICONIC Riffs ever in Metal History !!!!
My favorite version of this song, even more than the studio/album version. 🤘🔥🔥🔥🤘
Someone commented on a slayer video, that he likes Tom Arayas voice because it reminds him of an angry dad shouting at his kid. Which I thought was the most hilarious way of describing it.
Problem is Tom Araya is like then nicest dude eva! I've seen him referred to as the Santa Claus of Metal with those big glowing cheeks of his 😀
@@happydude2163 Even the jolliest have to shout at their kids at times. but yeah...he does seem like a very wholesome dude.
@@jussiniemi9560 Yea true dat, they do drive the best of us nuts lol
It was so much fun to watch and and listen to Beth break down and jam out to Slayer!! I got to see Arch Enemy open for Slayer at Harpos in Detroit back in 2004, it was an awesome show! 🤘
UNIQUE SOUND.UNIQUE DECADE👹
Tom roars, Beth roars, Slayer roars, and we roar. Brava.
Slayer lyrics: 👿👹☠🐐🔪
Tom Araya singing them: 😁🥰😄🥳
Definitely the quintessential thrash song from THE quintessential thrash album.
I actually heard Tori Amos's cover of Raining Blood before I heard the original. (I was never a huge thrash metal fan, but I am very much a Tori fan.)
Chile national team shirt!
One of the best metal songs out there
The thumbnail makes it look like weird Al is doing a Slayer parody.
Uncle Rick would be so proud!!🤘🤘 R.I.P JEFF HANNEMAN!!!!
Eres de emociones fuertes mi B, Prrj ❤👏👏🍀🍀
20 years ago, a mate said something that stuck with me. "Tom does not sing, nor growls. He preaches!"
The riff always reminds me of the *Munsters* theme.
Needed a laugh today you'll do fine Roar! SSSLLAAYAAA
Damn, I never knew that about Tom Arraya! Wow!
Tom Araya was born in Chile ...🇨🇱
JEFF HANNEMAN R.I.P
Dave, what a legend
Mr Quiggly override has always been my personal favorite misheard Slayer lyric. Makes me want to start a cover band
You don't dissect Slayer. Slayer dissect you.
Was at the 'Final' LA show in 2019, kinda sad but it was time. Ya really need to hear how this Album Sounded. They'd left Metal Blade and had Def Jam produce it, top notch. Tom's range isn't anywhere near what it was in 1986, the opening scream on Angel Of Death is legendary. Thanks for the reaction, love the breakdowns and insight.
i recently heard KERRY KINGs new band play this 3 days ago opening for MASTODON and LAMB OF GOD-pretty fukkin awesome in case you were wondering
If you want to see Tom use his lungs, listen to him introduce “War Ensemble” in Tokyo. (The comments about his scream are priceless)
Beth, l love you and your technical coments!
Can you ever react Glenn Danzig in his Misfits days?
Much love from Brazil!
Cheers
Dave, Tom, Kerry, Jeff. FFUUCCKKIINNGG SSLLAAYYEERR.
Please react to Tommy Johansson. He’s the former guitarist of Sabaton, heads up his own band Majestica and has his TH-cam channel where he does covers of popular songs . I’d suggest listening to The Phantom of the Opera or She’s gone for starters. You won’t be disappointed.
Reign in Blood and Arise are stil the best Trash metal albums ever made :) and the biggest song is "Angel of Death"