Reign in Blood (33 1/3) (edition 2008)

by D. X. Ferris

Series: 33 1/3 (57)

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Issued on America's premier rap label at the peak of the thrash metal movement, Slayer's controversial 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.… (more)

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Title:	Reign in Blood (33 1/3)
Authors:	D. X. Ferris
Info:	Continuum (2008), Paperback, 153 pages
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I can't understand all the negative reviews on this one. 33 and a third are hit and miss but this one was a hit for me. I thought it was a great behind the scenes look at the creation of this album. The book was well structured and I felt a good flow. The only negatives I can say about it is that some of the opinions from unrelated artists were unnecessary/boring and in the Angel Of Death chapter the history of WW2 and Mengele was probably a bit more than needed. (

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zetetic23 | Aug 2, 2022 |

This won't turn on non-believers but a decent summary of the making and the technicalities of the album. The first half of the book is pretty terrible, constantly repeating itself and not saying anything of interest but definitely picks up when it gets to the album itself. (

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arewenotben | Jul 31, 2020 |

great record, but not great writing about said record. still...."FUCKING SLAYER!!" (

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Issued on America's premier rap label at the peak of the thrash metal movement, Slayer's controversial 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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