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[Poll] What Is Your Favorite Slayer Album?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 07, 2011 @ 10:55pm
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It’s been 25 years to the day since Slayer‘s classic album Reign In Blood hit store shelves. A mixture of heavy metal, punk, and thrash metal, this album would go on to become a classic, dare I say even achieving legendary status. While Metallica had already released Master Of Puppets earlier that year, comparing the two albums is like trying to compare apples to oranges, Mila Kunis to Audrey Hepburn, The Shining to A Nightmare On Elm Street. What Slayer brought to the table was an album so fierce and violent, they were compared to Nazis and dubbed racists. Talk about being hardcore, right?

Too many other sites are celebrating this release by focusing solely on Reign In Blood. I want to know what YOU think! I want to know your favorite Slayer album and the greatest Slayer memory you’ve got. Answer the poll after the jump and leave me a comment below with what you think Slayer means to you.

[Poll] What Is Your Favorite Slayer Album?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 15, 2011 @ 2:47pm
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As many of you know, last night The Big 4 rocked New York’s Yankee Stadium. The show is, as of yet, the only East Coast show from these thrash metal giants but one can hope that this arrangement will keep on posting shows. To celebrate their rocking out on the East Coast, all of the bands, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and even members of Exodus, came out and jammed out on Motorhead‘s classic song Overkill.

Check out the thrash metal goodness after the jump.

See The Big 4 Plus Exodus Rock Out Motorheads Overkill

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 13, 2011 @ 9:45pm
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At the Best Buy Theater in New York City last night, the second annual Metal Masters Clinic took place. Featuring members of Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and even ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, the free event was a blast for fans. However, the big surprise came towards the end of the evening when Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down) took the stage and everyone rocked out a couple of classic Pantera tunes. After the jump, you can see everyone busting out A New Level and Fucking Hostile. To put it simply, these videos kick insane amounts of ass. READ MORE

Six-String Masterpieces Art Show Revived

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 06, 2011 @ 5:03pm
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Six-String Masterpieces, an art show that raises funds for Little Kids Rock, which is a charity promoting music education, has been revived! Having started in 2006 and toured the country through much of 2007, Six-String Masterpieces is an art show that features Dean Guitars painted, illustrated and/or sculpted by some of today’s biggest music stars, including Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Les Claypool of Primus, Scott Ian of Anthrax, and many, many more. The original auction in 2007 raised almost $200,000 and they are looking to continue their path towards building a musical education for children. This goal is being assisted by a partnership with Mesa Contemporary Arts in Mesa, Arizona. A very special exhibition is being held from Friday, Sept. 9th through Sunday, Dec. 4th and will feature brand new guitars as well as previous classics.

Check after the jump for a full list of participating artists.

twisteddeanguitar Six String Masterpieces Art Show Revived

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 26, 2011 @ 5:10pm
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God I love seeing bands put out ridiculous things for sale. I actually find it really funny that Kiss has a coffin, I really do. So it makes me overjoyed when I see more ridiculous objects coming out from bands. I’ll start off this article with rock band Clutch, who have teamed up with New Belgian Brewing to make a 9% ABV dark sour ale. Based on the description on the New Belgian Brewing website (21+ only), this beer sounds DELICIOUS.

Check after the jump for more ridiculous commercialism at work!

clutchbeerprodshot Slayer Condoms, Clutch AND Amon Amarth Beers

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 06, 2011 @ 4:26pm
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After the success of their west coast date, the Big 4 (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax) are taking their show to the Yankee Stadium on Sept. 14th. To build up the hype, and let’s be honest, there isn’t much they can do to hype up this show more than it already is, a trailer was released mixing shots from Yankee Stadium with live clips from the Big 4 bands.

Metallica Unveil Yankee Stadium Big 4 Trailer

Metallica stated (after the April 23rd show): “A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the desert this past weekend . . . we felt the enormous love and support, so we just had to find a way to make one more Big 4 show in the States happen. Enter New York . . . that’s right, the Big 4 of Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, and ‘Tallica will be in the new version of the famed Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2011! We can’t wait for a night in the Bronx as our second American show and for those of you who love fun facts, this will also be the second live music event hosted at the new ballpark.” Check out the trailer after the jump, along with ticket prices (yikes!).

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 03, 2011 @ 2:58pm
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Like him or not, Rob Zombie is one of our generations most varied artists. He puts out music, writes screenplays, directs music videos, movies, TV shows, and apparently now is directing a commercial for Woolite. Yeah, you read that right. Woolite. Check out the picture below and the one after the jump to see how he’s making it look like Halloween Pt. III. You can check out more photos here.

Rob Zombie Directs A Woolite Commercial. Wait, What?

Rob Zombie is also directing a Comedy Central special for Tom Papa‘s first stand-up special. Check out some behind-the-scene photos here.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 26, 2011 @ 4:53am
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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman shocked and delighted audiences at this past weekend’s Big 4 show when he, unannounced, walked out on stage to join Slayer for two songs. Jeff has been in recovery ever since contracting necrotising faciitis, the infamous flesh-eating virus, and needing surgery to remove the infected flesh. Check out a picture of Jeff after the jump where you can see the scars on his arm from the operations.

Slayers Jeff Hanneman Rocked Out At The Big 4 Show

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 24, 2011 @ 6:25pm
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Last night, in Indio, California, America got what is hopefully the first taste of the Big 4, which features Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. After the jump, you can check out a video of all four bands jamming out the Diamond Head classic ‘Am I Evil?‘. Also, check out some photos of the event at Metallica.com.

Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax Jam Out Am I Evil?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on April 21, 2011 @ 6:04pm
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You know what I love about listening to heavy metal songs covered as a classical arrangement? I can pretend to be cultured and sophisticated. “Why no madam, this isn’t brutal death metal, it’s a classical piece for a string quartet!” Yup, that’s how it all goes down. So, in any case, check out an awesome cover of Slayer‘s ‘Raining Blood‘ as performed by the Vitamin String Quartet after the jump.

OMFG Of The Day: String Quartet Rocks Out Slayer

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 28, 2011 @ 2:59pm
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In what could possibly be the biggest announcement in metal touring this year, Rob Zombie and Slayer have announced the ‘Hell On Earth‘ Tour, which will hit 12 cities across North America. It’s also been confirmed that thrash metal band Exodus is the opener for all dates. I’m beyond thrilled because they’re coming to Detroit and I’m not missing this for anything, guaranteed! This is the first time the two have shared a stage since Ozzfest ’99.

“We haven’t toured with Zombie since Ozzfest 1999, so you can expect no less than ‘hell on earth,’” said Slayer’s Kerry King. ”Total sonic annihilation and a visual bludgeoning. Bring your own body bag…”

“Total destruction on stage and off is what this combination promises,” states Zombie, “Seriously, how much more Hell could you ask for? The answer is none more Hell.”

Both bands will be playing full sets and they will switch off as headliners, so your show will be completely different from the next or previous night’s show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 1st at various online outlets.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 11, 2011 @ 3:35pm
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Australia’s long running rock station Triple M caught up with Kerry King and Dave Lombardo of Slayer for an interview. Below, you can see Kerry King answer the question, “What’s the strangest bit of fan loyalty you’ve seen?” The answer is pretty insane, I won’t lie. There is something strange in a person’s mind when they confuse a writing utensil with a surgical implement. Kerry’s reason for not following through with the guys request is pretty hilarious.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 13, 2011 @ 1:44am
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Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has been hospitalized for a serious infection in his right arm. Doctors, who were unable to identify the root cause, have diagnosed necrotising faciitis, more commonly known as the flesh-eating disease. Doctors seem to think that it began with a spider bite (just one more reason why I f!#king hate those damn eight-legged bastards). Hanneman is now recovering at home and is going to be going through extensive recovery procedures, including skin grafts, before making what is expected to be a full recovery.

Best of luck Jeff!

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 25, 2011 @ 4:58pm
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Metallica has announced the only American Big 4 tour date for 2011: April 23rd at the Empire Polo Club in Indilo, California (the same venue as Coachella). The Big 4 tour is Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Here are some comments from Metallica:

“You’ve probably heard us all say it . . . the vibe was just so incredible at last year’s ‘Big Four’ shows that we can’t stop now!! So we’re finally bringing the love to our home turf on April 23, 2011 with ‘TALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, and ANTHRAX in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club (yes, the more observant of you will note that this is the same spot where the Coachella festival takes place the weekend before).

“It’s true — this is indeed the only scheduled stop in America this go around, so we’re hoping that you can head West to join us. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 28 at 10 a.m. PST and Fan Club members can check MetClub.com for pre-sale and VIP package info.”

For more info about the show, including ticket pricing and transportation information, check out TheBig4Festival.com

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 24, 2011 @ 4:41pm
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Update: The tour dates will be announced tomorrow at 8 a.m. PST. Metallica has uploaded a picture onto their website that teases us with the possibility of ‘Big 4′ tour dates. The ‘Big 4′ is a combined tour of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. The four bands played several Sonisphere shows in Europe and a DVD of one such performance is available here.

What do you guys think? Is it gonna be a full US tour or just a few select dates? I’m not sure I can see these guys being on the road together for an extended period of time without old tempers flaring and B.S. flying through the air.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 21, 2011 @ 6:39pm
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Let’s leave this week with one last ‘OMFG Of The Day’, because this one is just too good to not share. Below is a video of Slayer in various churches. Check it out below and then check out a video after the jump that I thought was pretty relevant.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 17, 2010 @ 7:59pm
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Kerry King was recorded talking about each of the 10 Slayer albums in the newly released ‘The Vinyl Conflict’ and what was going on during that time. You can check it out the video below.

Did you pick up ‘The Vinyl Conflict’? If so, what are your thoughts on the package?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 10, 2010 @ 9:52pm
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Fresh off the Jagermeister Fall Tour with Slayer and Megadeth, Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello and Scott Ian sat down to discuss what you can expect from the upcoming Anthrax release, scheduled to come out sometime in 2011. Check out the video below and let us know what you want on the record!

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 08, 2010 @ 8:56pm
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THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER, THE WINNER NOTIFIED AND THE PRIZE SHIPPED! STAY TUNED FOR MORE AWESOME CONTESTS!

Bloody-Disgusting has teamed up with Slayer to bring you this exclusive contest to win a full merch pack. We’re bringing you this contest in anticipation of the upcoming ‘The Vinyl Conflict’. Here are the official details:

For the first time in the band’s storied history, The Vinyl Conflict collects all 10 original Slayer albums from American Recordings and puts them together in this limited edition box set. Each album has been remastered from the original flat master tapes and is pressed on the highest quality 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Also included are reproductions of the original LP artwork, including inner sleeve art, all in heavyweight, litho-wrapped chip jackets. From 1986′s Reign In Blood to 1994′s Divine Intervention to 2009′s World Painted Blood, it’s all here, it’s all on vinyl and it’s all original Slayer.

Check after the jump for details on how to enter to win this amazing prize!

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 23, 2010 @ 1:28am
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Ill Nino have uploaded an album teaser onto YouTube for their upcoming album, ‘Dead New World’, which you can check after the jump. The album is slated for release on this upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 25th. There’s also still time to pre-order some deluxe packages HERE.

illninodeadnewworldcover Ill Nino Release Dead New World Trailer

‘Dead New World’ is self-produced with co-production coming from Clint Lowery (Sevendust) and Sahaj Ticotin (RA) and mixed by Eddie Wohl (36 Crazyfists, Anthrax, Smile Empty Soul). The album art was illustrated by Tim Butler of XIII Designs (Disturbed, Slipknot, Metallica, Slayer, Michael Jackson).

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 21, 2010 @ 8:48pm
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Metallica has released a clip of them performing ‘Sad But True’ from the upcoming “Big Four Tour” DVD. The “Big Four Tour” DVD will include the full sets of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, so be prepared for an onslaught of awesome music once you pick this up on November 2nd. You can preorder a limited edition HERE.

Sad But True

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Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax Describe Jagermeister In One Word

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 21, 2010 @ 5:36am
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Rocking out on the American Carnage Tour, members of Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax were all asked to describe Jagermeister in one word, with their answers recorded in a video that you can check out below. I’m curious to know how those of you who have tried Jager would answer that question, so leave a comment below with your answer. I’ll tell you that my answer is split between “dangerous” and “adventurous”.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 08, 2010 @ 12:58am
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After annihilating the masses on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Fest all summer long Southern California’s purveyors of pain, WINDS OF PLAGUE, return to further spread their carnage across North America this winter on the “December Decimation” headlining tour. This stellar bill, presented by Merch Warehouse and Fight Magazine, is jammed packed with cutting edge brutality that makes this the must see event of the winter for metalheads across the nation. The trek, which kicks off on Nov. 26th and wraps up on Dec. 23rd at the third annual December Decimation Fest at The Glasshouse in Pomona, CA, also features After The Burial, Carnifex, War of Ages and Upon A Burning Body. Head over now to www.myspace.com/windsofplague in order to view their entire tour itinerary.

wopadmatus Winds Of Plague Announce December Decimation Tour

WINDS OF PLAGUE is currently holed up in Los Angeles with renowned producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed) tracking what is easily going to be their career defining opus. This is the band’s most cohesive and focused offering yet and is currently set for an early 2011 release through Century Media Records. Stay tuned over the coming weeks to the band’s MySpace page for an in-depth webisode series giving a very candid, sneak peek into the recording process.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 02, 2010 @ 11:50pm
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During the American Carnage tour, I got to meet up with Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson of Testament to chat about all sorts of fun topics (yes, yes, horror is among them)! After the jump, you can see the exclusive video interview! Also, don’t forget to check out the exclusive interview with David Ellefson of Megadeth conducted the same night!

You can stay up-to-date on Testament at their official website or MySpace!

[Poll] What Is Your Favorite Slayer Album?

See The Big 4 Plus Exodus Rock Out Motorhead’s ‘Overkill’

[OMFG] Phil Anselmo Does Pantera Covers With Members Of Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer, And More

Six-String Masterpieces Art Show Revived

Slayer Condoms, Clutch AND Amon Amarth Beers

Metallica Unveil Yankee Stadium Big 4 Trailer

Rob Zombie Directs A Woolite Commercial. Wait, What?

Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Rocked Out At The Big 4 Show

Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax Jam Out ‘Am I Evil?’

OMFG Of The Day: String Quartet Rocks Out Slayer

Rob Zombie And Slayer Announce ‘Hell on Earth’ Tour

Slayer’s Kerry King Had The Chance To Stab A Fan

Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Gets The ‘Cabin Fever’ Disease

USA Big 4 Tour Date Announced

UPDATED Metallica Tease ‘Big 4′ US Dates

OMFG Of The Day: Slayer Goes To Church

Kerry King Talks Slayer History Through ‘The Vinyl Conflict’

Wanna Hear About The New Anthrax Record?

Exclusive Contest: Win A Huge Slayer Merch Pack!

Ill Nino Release ‘Dead New World’ Trailer

Metallica Releases ‘Sad But True’ Video From ‘Big Four Tour’ DVD

Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax Describe Jagermeister In One Word

Winds Of Plague Announce ‘December Decimation’ Tour

Exclusive Interview: Chuck Billy And Eric Peterson ‘Testament’

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