Slay-to-Z

We’re back and we’re taking on the musical wasteland that was the late 90s with “Bitter Peace”, the lead off track for 1998’s highly divisive Diabolus In Musica.  Were Slayer able to ride into town on the back of this track from their first original record in four years and save metal from itself?  Well, it’s debatable but we’re going deep to figure it all out!   Write in to let us know your thoug...

On this episode we're finally stepping into the sounds of 1988’s South of Heaven as we spin Hanneman’s war morality tale “Behind the Crooked Cross”.  Will this often overlooked track fly in the face of its own creator to land in the upper reaches of the band’s catalogue?  Lace up your boots, strap on your helmet, and let’s march on through the rivers of red to find out!   Write in to let us know y...

On this episode we’re simultaneously jumping back into 2009’s World Painted Blood AND the late 16th century with “Beauty Through Order".  Is this one a solid track on Jeff Hanneman’s final record, or merely a lackluster Hungarian history lesson?  Hop aboard and let’s investigate further.   Write in to let us know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

It’s the 10th Episode Spectacular!!  Actually, it’s business as usual as we take our first listen to 2015’s Repentless with the track “Atrocity Vendor”.  Is this a late-era hidden gem for the now Hanneman-less Slayer, or a minor footnote in the band’s twilight years?   Let’s give it a spin and decide!   Thank you for the continued support!   Write in to let us know your thoughts on this one:  slay...

On this episode we're talking vampires; specifically “At Dawn They Sleep” from the 1985 album Hell Awaits.  Was this Slayer’s first misstep by writing a mostly mid-tempo moody epic, or was it one of the band’s early underrated classics?  We’re giving it a good listen to help decide its place in the catalogue!   Write in to let me know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we're stepping back in time to 1983 with “The Antichrist”.  Is this early track worthy of being a consistent live staple for the majority of Slayer’s career? Listen in and let’s discuss!  Also, I ramble about Kerry King’s singing ability, the “Legend of Lombardo’s Right Foot”, as well as mental health. Write in to let us know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we're having a listen to a little number you may be familiar with…“Angel of Death”, from 1986’s legendary Reign In Blood.  Is it as good as basically everyone has made it out to be?  Well, yes, but let’s talk about it anyway!   Write in to let us know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we're listening to “Americon”, from Jeff Hanneman’s 2009 swansong World Painted Blood.  How does this modern-era Kerry King penned song stack up within Slayer’s overall catalogue?  Listen up and let’s discuss! Write in to let us know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we're listening to “Altar of Sacrifice”, from 1986’s landmark classic Reign In Blood.  Does it live up to the enduring hype of the rest of the album, and more importantly, in Slayer’s overall catalogue?  Listen up and let’s discuss!   Write in to let the show know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we're listening to “Aggressive Perfector”, the first widely available Slayer song from 1983.  Listen in to find out how the song, in its ’83 and ’86 variations, stacks up against the rest of the back catalogue!     Write in to let the show know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we're listening to "Addict", a bonus track from the God Hates Us All sessions.  Did this song deserve to be a part of the full album, or was it rightly placed in b-side obscurity?  Tune in to find out.   Note:  I was losing my voice while recording this episode, so please excuse the weakened spots throughout! Write in to let the show know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmai...

On this episode we're listening to "Abolish Government / Superficial Love" from Slayer's 1996 covers record Undisputed Attitude.  Is Slayer's take on these T.S.O.L. classics worth a listen?  Yes!  How does it rank in the Slayer catalogue?  Tune in to find out.   Write in to let the show know your thoughts on this one:  slaytozpod@gmail.com

On this episode we check out "213" from 1994's Divine Intervention, the closest Slayer ever came to writing a love song!  Does it hold up?  Write the show and let us know your thoughts about this one: slaytozpod@gmail.com

Welcome to Slay-to-Z!  We're here to pay tribute to the music of Slayer by talking about their entire song catalogue one track at a time, from A to Z.