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Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Slayer’s biggest problem is the laughable satanic lyrics in its early stuff. I think it was Lemmy who said the devil doesn’t exist, so singing about him makes one sound like a fool.
But RIB was such a relentless and flawless record musically, it escapes that criticism. “Angel of Death” might be right behind “Overkill” as the perfect thrash metal anthem. If you’re struggling on a last set at the gym, either will get you thru it. May even help you put another 10 on the bar.
I don’t know post Black Flag Rollins too well. Damaged of course remains a favorite. And Slip It In.
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My husband's Slayer story is he fell asleep one time next to a speaker case just off stage during one of their shows, irritating the drummer. He'd had a brutal load in and was dead on his feet. The actual show was the only time in the surrounding 36 hours or so he had time to sleep.
His Rollins story is he was about to do a spoken word set at Lollapalooza '92 when suddenly everyone left the tent. Rollins was also on the stage and said, "Rage Against the Machine just started." My husband said "Who?" Rollins said, "Go." And my husband said his mind was blown.
(I saw them earlier that year at my dorm's spring bash, but due to an unfortunate tequila jello shot mishap, I was unable to appreciate it for what it was. And once again, I apologize to Miles Denison, wherever you are, for puking all over you.)
