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Slayer's Reign in Blood

By D.X. Ferris
Series: 33 1/3
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Slayer's Reign in Blood is a definitive exploration of the groundbreaking album that set the gold standard for extreme heavy metal. Released at the height of the thrash metal movement on America's premier rap label, this 29-minute tour de force features ten apocalyptic tracks that remain fiercely influential. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Slayer's band members, producer Rick Rubin, engineer Andy Wallace, cover artist Larry Carroll, and key Def Jam figures, the book traces the album's turbulent creation and enduring legacy. Contributions from fans and artists such as Tori Amos and Pantera's Phil Anselmo highlight the record's lasting impact and Slayer's revered status in rock history.
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This book is ideal for dedicated thrash metal fans, music historians, and those interested in the cultural impact of extreme heavy metal. It will particularly captivate readers eager for a deep dive into Reign in Blood and Slayer’s influence on rock subcultures.

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Slayer's Reign in Blood remains the gold standard for extreme heavy metal: a seamless procession of ten blindingly fast songs in just twenty-eight minutes, delivered in furious bursts of instrumental precision, with lyrics so striking that Tori Amos was moved to record a cover. This book explores the creation of this album.

Slayer's controversial Reign in Blood remains the gold standard for extreme heavy metal: a seamless
procession of 10 blindingly fast songs in just 28
minutes. D.X. Ferris explores the creation of the most universally respected metal album and its long road to the stores.

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Issued on America's premier rap label at the peak of the thrash metal movement, Slayer's Reign in Blood remains the gold standard for extreme heavy metal, a seamless 29-minute procession of ten blindingly fast, apocalyptic songs.

The first English book about Slayer explores the creation of the most universally respected metal album and its long road to the stores, through original interviews with the entire band, producer Rick Rubin, engineer Andy Wallace, cover artist Larry Carroll, and Def Jam insiders from Russell Simmons to M.C. Serch.

From Tori Amos to Pantera's Phil Anselmo, dozens of fans and artists discuss the record's ongoing impact and Slayer's status in the small fraternity of rock's greatest groups.

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addictedtovinyl.com praises the book as a must-have for devoted fans, describing it as a new favourite. OC Weekly notes the book will thrill diehard Slayer supporters and also attract hard-rock enthusiasts new to the band. David Giffels applauds the book for its detailed and transcendent look at the album’s role in defining a subculture. Martin Popoff calls it an "authorized, damn perfect look" at the record. Overall, reviews commend the book for its intensity, meticulous research, and thought-provoking approach.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826429094

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 166g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture D.X. Ferris Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

D.X. Ferris is a staff writer for Cleveland Scene. He freelances for Alternative Press, and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He lives in Ohio.

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