» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces

I remember back when I was a youth and was into Ratt, Motley Crue, Ozzy and the likes! (yes I admit it)

A friend of mine had a Slayer album (Show No Mercy, on vinyl even) and we used to listen to it for jokes, as neither of us liked it much.

It was just noise, no melody at all.

Then as the years went by, I found myself interested in harder and heavier metal. First it was Metallica, Anthrax and then came Slayer. It was the Hell Awaits release that converted me. So in a way, Slayer can be credited with igniting my passion for the dark side of metal.

I can still remember the day I heard that intro to the album with that great marching riff, at first that was the only part I liked. Then as more time went by I found myself hooked on the whole album. Especially the song “Hardening of the Arteries”

Thus beginning my love affair with Death Metal!

The godfathers of metal are back with a brand new CD for our musical enjoyment. This time they even got original drummer Dave Lombardo back!

I realize this band has cemented their place in the hearts and minds of metal fans worldwide and nothing I say here is going to make anyone buy or decide not to buy this CD.

Though I still feel a need to review it.

I never purchased a copy of thier last release “God Hates Us All” (which interestingly enough was released on September 11th, 2001) A day that proves the title was accurate.

God does hate us!

Or at least someone does! Anyway what I have heard on the radio led me to believe that maybe the best years had bid Slayer a farewell…

I was wrong!!! This is a kick ass release! It’s pretty heavy. The message cannot be missed. These guys are angry at someone. If you are feeling like I was after the last release take my word for it this one will not dissapoint.

It’s a return to the days of old, Reign in Blood, Hell Awaits, South of Heaven and so on… I think I even hear short guitar parts from some of the afformentioned releases mixed in the songs, or maybe they are just recycling riffs.

Now go buy a copy of this CD and judge it for yourself.