Nate S Axel wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:45 pmLet's see... Slayer or punk music?
Are there girls in the crowd at either show? Non-fatties? No?
I saw them some time in the 00s and there was a fine woman sitting on her (huge) boyfriend's shoulders with her tits out. Like it was a Motley show or something.
So anyway, yes I'm a big fan, at least as far as Seasons. I lost track and interest for most of what came later. The "farewell" tour was awesome though.
Sleek wrote:
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a shredder to write a great song.
HoldenSSV wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:44 pm
Saw them live in their "prime" and, to this day, they are the worst big name band I have ever seen. W.A.S.P. blew them off the stage.
That must have been something considering how much WASP sucked live in the 80s. Poster solo and all.
Slayer's excuse is that they were probably all stoned or drunk on stage then.
Sober Slayer with Holt and Bostaph were good live and I even like their last three albums.
Not as good as South and Seasons but still.
Chip Z'Hoy wrote: ↑
LI is a gentleman and scholar but that “Parasite” take is wild!
HoldenSSV wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:44 pm
Saw them live in their "prime" and, to this day, they are the worst big name band I have ever seen. W.A.S.P. blew them off the stage.
That must have been something considering how much WASP sucked live in the 80s. Poster solo and all.
Slayer's excuse is that they were probably all stoned or drunk on stage then.
Sober Slayer with Holt and Bostaph were good live and I even like their last three albums.
Not as good as South and Seasons but still.
That was kinda my point. Though to be fair, I didn't have very high expectations for W.A.S.P. and was surprised. Maybe I caught them on a really good night. I got in for free, so I didn't complain.
"Copying off of one person is called plagiarism.
Copying off of ten people is called research."
Mojo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:43 am
I don't, particularly. Don't care for the vocals or much of the guitar playing, really. I don't pick up much groove or melody that other thrash bands have in abundance. Slayer's always been way at the bottom of the heap, for me.
HoldenSSV wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 1:44 pm
Saw them live in their "prime" and, to this day, they are the worst big name band I have ever seen. W.A.S.P. blew them off the stage.
That must have been something considering how much WASP sucked live in the 80s. Poster solo and all.
Slayer's excuse is that they were probably all stoned or drunk on stage then.
Sober Slayer with Holt and Bostaph were good live and I even like their last three albums.
Not as good as South and Seasons but still.
Literally every single review from people who saw those shows said anything other than "W.A.S.P. got killed", or similar, so I wouldn't put any stock into what he said.
Mojo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:43 am
I don't, particularly. Don't care for the vocals or much of the guitar playing, really. I don't pick up much groove or melody that other thrash bands have in abundance. Slayer's always been way at the bottom of the heap, for me.
Yep
If you can’t hear the groove in the middle break of “Angel of Death” you probably clap on the downbeat.
kytepunches wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 6:30 pm
I absolutely love the 3 album run of Reign,SOH and Seasons. Some of the best thrash ever .
My feelings exactly! When I first heard them I thought they were so-so. They had a few songs I really liked, but the rest I didn't really get it. Then I started doing meth and all of a sudden it clicked. It made perfect sense and sounded great. You have to keep in mind how unique and original their music was at the time too. There was nothing like that around then. Sure, there was heavy fast stuff, but these guys really were trailblazers. Nobody could say that they were ripping off anybody. So that alone should be appreciated.
Even if you don't like them (which I am kind of surprised how many people here don't) at the very least you have to admit that Lombardo is a fucking monster drummer! Nobody played drums like that! It's not just his speed and endurance either. His drum parts were actually very "musical" for lack of a better word. Even if you don't like the music, just focusing on his playing is very entertaining. There is no way that you could give them an honest listen and not be blown away by what he is doing.
i didn't really understand slayer until i saw them live...same thing with motorhead...i think their albums sound like shit but live it's somehow...different...d.m.
Mojo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:43 am
I don't, particularly. Don't care for the vocals or much of the guitar playing, really. I don't pick up much groove or melody that other thrash bands have in abundance. Slayer's always been way at the bottom of the heap, for me.
Yep
If you can’t hear the groove in the middle break of “Angel of Death” you probably clap on the downbeat.
You mean the groove that Public Enemy sampled?
Sleek wrote:
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a shredder to write a great song.
Mojo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:43 am
I don't, particularly. Don't care for the vocals or much of the guitar playing, really. I don't pick up much groove or melody that other thrash bands have in abundance. Slayer's always been way at the bottom of the heap, for me.
Exactly, Slayer has one groove that ever caught my ear. (the name escapes me but I'd assume its their biggest song and its just one part of that song).
Other than that, it is just monotone noise to my ears.
I like everything they put out except for two albums: Diabolus In Musica and God Hates Us All.
They were trying to fit in with the nu metal genre that was popular at the time. There are a few good tunes on both but overall they were a big step down from what came before.
Outside of those two albums they've got a solid catalogue.
I have to admit, when i was 14 'Reign In Blood' was released. I thought it lacked the heaviness of 'Master Of Puppets & Peace Sells...But who's Buying? the production was thin and weak. I did gravitate to the satanic element. I dug their tee shirt designs during the Regan era 'satanic panic' ... Their schtick quickly went south by 1995. I never could understand why Slayer constantly released the same rehashed album continuously? And the 5-6 year gap between albums did not help. '
Mato wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 2:10 pmI have to admit, when i was 14 'Reign In Blood' was released. I thought it lacked the heaviness of 'Master Of Puppets & Peace Sells...But who's Buying? the production was thin and weak. I did gravitate to the satanic element. I dug their tee shirt designs during the Regan era 'satanic panic' ... Their schtick quickly went south by 1995. I never could understand why Slayer constantly released the same rehashed album continuously? And the 5-6 year gap between albums did not help. '
The 5-6 year gap between albums didn't actually happen, except in your own mind.
And who cares if Megadeth sold more albums? Do you let the taste of the public dictate what you listen to?
Mato wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 2:10 pmI have to admit, when i was 14 'Reign In Blood' was released. I thought it lacked the heaviness of 'Master Of Puppets & Peace Sells...But who's Buying? the production was thin and weak. I did gravitate to the satanic element. I dug their tee shirt designs during the Regan era 'satanic panic' ... Their schtick quickly went south by 1995. I never could understand why Slayer constantly released the same rehashed album continuously? And the 5-6 year gap between albums did not help. '
Never happened. Every single thrash fan knew that album was the GOAT from day one. Not as heavy as MoP and Peace Sells? Surely you jest. RiB was and still is a nonstop, unrelenting 28 minute thrash metal orgasm of raw intensity.
Mato wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 2:10 pmI have to admit, when i was 14 'Reign In Blood' was released. I thought it lacked the heaviness of 'Master Of Puppets & Peace Sells...But who's Buying? the production was thin and weak. I did gravitate to the satanic element. I dug their tee shirt designs during the Regan era 'satanic panic' ... Their schtick quickly went south by 1995. I never could understand why Slayer constantly released the same rehashed album continuously? And the 5-6 year gap between albums did not help. '
Never happened. Every single thrash fan knew that album was the GOAT from day one. Not as heavy as MoP and Peace Sells? Surely you jest. RiB was and still is a nonstop, unrelenting 28 minute thrash metal orgasm of raw intensity.
Your stupid meme just proves you are a clueless Slayer hater and full-blown poser of the highest order.
