Classical Composer reacts to SLAYER: RAINING BLOOD | The Daily Doug (Episode 695)

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In this #metalmonday edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to the music of Slayer with one of their more prominent and famous songs Raining Blood. This was a first time listen for me, and I must admit that I'm much more receptive and practiced at hearing music like this than I was a few years ago. I think that the riff, vocals, percussion, and solos are all top notch...no wonder it's a band and audience favorite all these years later. Enjoy!
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[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

Next song by Slayer... Angel of Death please. The reading up on the song will blow Doug's mind.

[@freddyfleal]

yes please

[@evoljoe]

I agree.

[@Orschd]

:) Google surely don't mind ;)

[@bassgod985]

Thinking the same thing

[@metamon2704]

Should just do the whole album isn't it like under 30 minutes.

[@Hawk999]

You should do the complete album. It’s just a bit longer than 27 minutes. It will be an experience you will never forget.

[@mattdenney1192]

Dave Lombardo is a human metronome. Speed and precision personified.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Have you heard his other band Grip Inc? Their album "Hostage To Heaven" is fkn amazing from start to finish!

[@scottmcley5111]

One of the best!

[@douglasnegreiros2170]

Muito fera mesmo, top top top, esse é o Dave um dos melhores se não o melhor (no seu estilo é insuperável).

[@TippiGordon]

One of my favorite videos on the internet is of that time Lombardo sat in with Metallica when Lars was sick and played "Battery". It was completely different from any other live performance of that song.

[@mattdenney1192]

@@TippiGordon it’s just typical Dave. Precise, fast, snappy and all still has feel and a Lombardo groove. He’s just so good. Saw comment on the vid of it I watched that said “that drum kit is gonna think about Dave every time Lars plays it” 😂

[@michaelclements5793]

5:05 Those aren't triplets, they're quadruplets. Each guitar note is individually fingered and picked at that insane pace. And Lombardo's time, with snares on the upbeat, is perfect.

[@confoundicator]

Yeah it's straight 16th notes at like 220 or something.

[@validity3413]

@@confoundicator247

[@andrewkemp2238]

hurts my arm just listening along to that bit.. can't help myself, even though I play bass (without a pick!)

[@thesoundpurist]

I think he believed it was it relatively the change of speed/time without realizing it was quadruplets notes in the first place.

[@dantreadwell7421]

"We pause this metal for a rainstorm." 😂😂 Watching your face every time it picked up speed was epic. Love it.

[@amichi405]

I always thought that Postmortem should be included with this song as an amazing prelude that bleeeeeeds into this last song on the album

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

I love Doug's analysis because the guys in Slayer probably couldn't tell you what they were doing. Maybe Dave Lombardo could.

[@dwb1980]

Yeah they were just amazingly talented. They knew their shit naturally. Had no boundaries or restrictions from classic theory. That's why they came up with it. It's interesting to hear from another prospective, from someone who has all the knowledge.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

@@dwb1980 It's all about instinct and can be difficult to articulate why this is like this or that.

[@ChainsawChristmas]

​@@JoeyArmstrong2800to be fair their solos aren't "good". They work, but it's just random for the most part. Tom Araya certainly has a foundation in understanding music on some level cause his bass lines are always following the key changes. Great band.

[@JoeStanek-vu7rl]

Lombardo knows theory, Hannaman may have... King probably not.

[@SonOfWat]

When did the drunk bloke yelling, SLAYER!, first start? I remember playing a gig round ‘87/‘88 and someone yelling that. I thought it was hilarious. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@laneadamson5686]

Someone had to break the monotony of the other drunk guy yelling, FREE BIRD!!!

[@100ah]

hey, I'm a punk drummer from uh the middle east. Thanks for this reaction! Lombardo is a legend and this double time beat is our rudimentary drum beat since the early 80s, and the way he does it in this song is what's considered 'not cheating' in my mind, meaning playing all 8th notes on the cymbal and still keeping it so furious and 'leaning forward' giving the feeling of a chase instead of just laying it flat on the beat. I think it would be cool to see your reactions to some Punk classics, it's a genre often overlooked by classic-heads but I think it can be a cool side quest. I recommend the Dead Kennedys' "Holiday in Cambodia" and Zero Boys "New Generation".

[@donkeytyper1075]

I never listened to Slayer. Then one night I went to the Canadian Carnage Tour and their performance blew me away. Dave Lombardo was superb.

[@oscarestrada72oe]

Yeah he just became a slayer fan…. Welcome to our metal heads family, thank you for a very honest review for one of the most iconic song in Metal. I just became a subscriber to your channel. Please keep your Metal Monday alive.

[@rgdec74]

Hey y’all! Doug has come around! Full fledged metal head. Welcome to the club.

[@neckboners]

Way back in the day some of the guys from Anthrax were talking about Slayer in an interview and described them as "if Hell had a soundtrack" and that's pretty spot on

[@eduardorojo5185]

Hey Doug im from Chile, i love your channel and helps me a lot in pandemics time. I just want your "hello"...you rock man.

[@badmotorbreath5206]

Body Count’s cover of this song is frighteningly good🤘

[@laneadamson5686]

Body Count were unfairly discounted as a "novelty act" (legit black rapper does metal) and then took ridiculous heat over "Cop Killer" which was a very genuine and effective protest song.

[@badmotorbreath5206]

@@laneadamson5686 💯 agree. That song and There Goes The Neighbourhood are absolute bangers.

[@waystowin930]

Yeah... The drumming!

[@house9Tube]

This is a good one to do paired with the song “Postmortem” as the lead in song.

[@Elijah-ki8vo]

Please check out the band “Death” sometime if you haven’t already yet. Maybe their song “Voice of the soul”, “Crystal Mountain” or “Perennial Quest”

[@billhinsperger8120]

Dave Lombardo is the greatest metal drummer ever

[@ejs7738]

Greatest drummer. Full stop.

[@billhinsperger8120]

@@ejs7738 theirs technicall stuff Stewart Copeland and Neil peart can do with their drumsticks alone that Lombardo couldn’t touch

[@Kickenwing13]

Not sure why, because I love all your videos man, but this one just seems different man it hits me different. Seeing you experience such an extreme from a different world and worth an open mind.

[@CANALINUSKULLINCONFUNDIVEL]

RAINING BLOOOOOOOD!!!

[@danofiremano]

They were musical geniuses for sure!

[@andykuhn4968]

Dave Lombardo was made the double bass and the double time /half time feel a signature of Slayer. Now plays with Mr. Bungle. One thing about their intentionally chromaticallly chaotic solos.....Listen to 'Aggressive Perfector', they know how to solo in key if they wanted to. They chose not to.

[@knocked.y.t.f.o]

Broski.. you are a certified metal-head! Awesome work!

[@eamonahern7495]

I think what you were critiquing about the drums was deliberate. Jeff loved to embrace the craziness and chaotic side of metal yet had a natural gift for a hook. So he probably encouraged Dave to go crazy on the drums. 1986 was a great year for metal. Slayer, Iron Maiden (Somewhere In Time) and Metallica (Master Of Puppets) released what I regard as their best albums that year. Also, my 2nd favourite Megadeth album, Peace Sells... But Who's Buying, came out that year.

[@kaneda71]

The end in the vinyl version othis song is a neverending loop. It continues to rain forever

[@backhandsandwich]

Love that you can appreciate the Jibs.

[@thomasmartinson8208]

I once put rain sounds into spotify to help my kid sleep in the hotel room while on trip. About 1am the sound of gentle thunderstorms was replaced by this song.

[@NoirL.A.]

whether it's MOZART or SLAYER in the end it's all music and it's all related and you have no problem seeing that. and of course we all know WAGNER really started heavy metal in the first place with his 5 cellos on stage. the man was a total rockstar too.

[@ambassadortourettes753]

What is funny is all my friends use that intro percussion meter as a verification knock when we knock on each others doors☝️🤣🤘When used we instantly know it’s someone we know and is given safe passage… as well as E-flat is in fact their tuning

[@totalrepawns]

without question the best metal song intro

[@DennisWesley-sw6bp]

been my ringtone for as long as I can remember

[@thebigpedro1416]

Interesting how you immediately picked up on the insane drumming - which is justified, Lombardo is phenomenal.

[@gerardorodriguez1210]

This is a fricking good song by itself but you have to hear Postmortem and Raining Blood back to back, it elevates it to a whole another level

[@marcozoboli]

That song and album are really extreme. There's an immense guitar and drums work. I've been loving it since its release!

[@doobiousd5020]

Can't believe Hanneman has been gone for 10 years already. Rest in Power

[@stevenbuchholz8865]

Very excited to hear your reaction to this. This is gonna be a good one I think.

[@Sion_Revan]

I highly recommend Moldy Eye live by Igorrr from 4 years back, a mental blend of Techno/Metal/Opera/World instruments and half a dozen others genres crammed in there.

[@joeymacdonald4954]

The heart of metal

[@jasonGamesMaster]

Lol. Anyone else think it was funny he said "double... kick" perfectly in time? Amazing song

[@randyping6036]

Now you need to hear the the mash up of this with the B-52s Rock Lobster.

[@tonyslupe3828]

Doug....you rock. You are awesome

[@gajossx1188]

He shows the emotions I have anytime I listen to this tune (and the whole album).

[@efogg3]

Raining Blood Melting Doug! Doug get's thumbs up every time! Cheers

[@Steveaux88]

Your awesome! Love the slayer review

[@readycheddar]

"We pause this metal song for a rainstorm." I laughed.

[@rmrox666]

man, a dark sounding orchestra is perfect for this song.

[@lisar3944]

oh lord...for me this is the very best metal song ever...of all time...I am beyond thrilled that you're having a listen. But! imo it simply must be combined with Postmortem to get the full hammer effect. I can't wait to see this reaction :D ETA: you have GOT to watch their live performance of this whole album as it illustrates exactly how tight they were live - just search for "slayer still reigning" and you'll find it. Amazing musicians.

[@ViolentMessiah666]

Oh this is gonna be a good one 🤘

[@timsampson]

Great review!!

[@grantwallace1882]

Believe it or not, his song was used in an Ovo Energy advert on British television.

[@lakritzpiranha]

I´ve listenend to Slayer from the beginning ( yes, I´m that old!), and I always loved the guitarplay and Vocals of Slayer. But even more the drums (when played by Dave Lombardo). The drums where always a class of its own. I grinned when you named the name of the bandmembers and i really loved it when you stopped the song to listen to the drums again. Dave Lombadro is so recognizable. I highly recomend to use the terms "Dave Lombardo -- Postmortem/Hate Worldwide -- Big 4 Yankee Stadium" or "Dave Lombardo -- War Ensemble -- Yankee Stadium" to search here on KZbin and see his Performance - incredible! By the way; I really love your style analyzing the songs- not interrupting more then necessary. Keep on going :-) , ruben [Typographical errors are caused by Glühwein and are seasonal]

[@StephenRahrig]

11:38 he basically just defines the thrash beat played how it’s meant to be played.

[@Xammblu_Games]

Slayers Seasons In The Abyss release. Metal drumming perfection. From the first second to the last beat of the final song. I don't think it could be done any better. It's forever part of my musical DNA. 🤘

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman are/were atheists, who wrote about Satan and Hell a lot in the early days, because that's what you did in extreme metal in the '80s. Partly shock value, partly rebellion. Tom Araya, the vocalist and bassist, is actually a practising Christian. If you get a chance, he co-wrote the lyrics to the song Divine Intervention, which is probably the most he's ever hinted at his faith in the context of Slayer.

[@Magneticlaw]

One of the most imitated/influenced by bands, along with Maiden and Metallica, and that's a very good thing.

[@QazwerDave]

Angel of Death studio version !!

[@TheErikBallew]

This song made me throw my Guitar Hero 3 guitar at my TV!!

[@syntheticsleep]

Fun fact: Pop this on a jukebox at a bar to locate the metalheads. When that first riff kicks in, there will be hair flying and air guitars guaranteed. If you've already got a couple in ya, it just can't be helped.

[@markburns9116]

I love your channel and I love Slayer.

[@SuperDriven1]

I think we’ve got a new SLAYER family member!! 🤘

[@strawhousepig]

Voi Vod - Macrosolutions To Megaproblems

[@robertdawson8522]

You want a real treat check out Rapper Ice T and his version of this song.He has his own hard Rock band called Body Count

[@thesoundpurist]

4:30 that's why they had a period in the 80/90's they use to loose track of the beat live. A friend of mine wasn't musician and he used the analogy of being on acid and be all over the place lol Obviously, they improved over the years. I saw them in mtl in the 90's (with Hanneman 🤘) the performance was damn good. The late shows on KZbin confirm this.

[@henrikmadsen6446]

Best slayer song by a mile.

[@davidviteris]

Now onto TESTAMENT - Trial by Fire🔥

[@Joe45-91]

"It's a point of view I'm trying to identify with." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good luck Doug 👍👍

[@uoabigaillevey]

The reason it was so short is because it is paired with the prior song on the album named 'Postmortem" .. literally the two songs go together as one on the album.. the postmortem song ends with the beginning of the thunderstorm.

[@design4u1717]

love your metal reaction as always.

[@KyleBaran90]

One thing I like about heavier metal is that it often draws on religious, fantastical, or mystical themes and generally uses highly technical writing/performing to hold it all together. It's quite pleasing, even if it's dark or heavy

[@playform]

You have to see this song played live

[@tomjr2818]

You are correct, they are tuned down a 1/2 step to Eb. Good ear.

[@Javisebas26]

Raining blood and after this evil song there's gotta be Angel of Death..... Dave Lombardo is the blast beat master 🔥🔥🔥 Slayer 🤘🏼🤘🏼 truly remains so alive!!!!

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Lombardo the grandfather of metal drumming. Wonderful drummer. Somehow Dave gets his drums to breathe, still having a groove at speed.

[@douglasnegreiros2170]

Total influência do judas Priest, principalmente nas distorções, já li comentários sobre o Slayer ouvir 24/48hs o deuses do metal J. Priest.

[@warrenh]

This is the best heavy metal album of all time, and it's 26 minutes total.

[@mennodefouw5664]

There are many interviews where Tom and the other fellas say, they don't take themselves to seriously ;)

[@parc57]

i think the whole album is around 26 to 28 minutes in duration which was a problem back in '86 but as it turned out noone was expecting that kind of thrash metal.

[@chumbucketzombiechow6298]

I have the previous 2 albums and the EP Haunting the Chapel on vinyl, this is the first CD my older brother bought, I got the CD South of Heaven and Seasons in the Abyss after it came out. Received the box set for Xmas that came in a ammo can looking box, but that was the last Slayer stuff I physically have. Downloads sux!!!

[@tomusic8887]

Due to that tension with the snare vs guitars which is a bit uneasy but you keep attached and then it is supertight again great musical experience, the whole d### thing is a great musical experience, true Art 👏

[@fokeyjo]

Amusing when Doug says "oh.. double-time".. but no, that's normal time and previous bit was half time 😂

[@Murdok9999]

The full effect of this piece comes when starting with Post Mortem, that's truly the calm before the storm.

[@buzzbomb67]

Definitely want to do Angel Of Death, OR War Ensemble next.

[@MARIO-uf1no]

I love the wild free jazz style lead guitar playing at the end. Ornette Coleman would be proud, no?

[@Rulerkamper]

I do love Reign in Blood and undoubtedly, Angel of Death is a must. But there is also a good chance to recommend World Painted Blood as an outstanding of their late career songs

[@wind-upboy939]

And now Anihilator - Alison Hell. Such a great song!

[@Plan9-3127]

Picking a favorite Slayer song is like picking a favorite child... You just can't do it...

[@tylerdavies9260]

Jeff was awesome! RIP

[@Kickenwing13]

Used to hate on Slayer so much. I went to mayhem festival in like 2008? And they were one of the headliners and that was awe struck. It took me a minute but I definitely learn to like them quite a bit.

[@frankschmidt2303]

The intro is a rip of from the Swedish band Glory bells song flight back home 1983

[@andrewkemp2238]

Lots of mentions of Angel of Death, to be fair, should just do the whole album as a Masterpiece Friday. It'll be a short one... the entire thing is under half an hour, but the title "Masterpiece" still holds true.

[@kjvail]

Dave Lombardo basically invented metal drums. He was definitely the highlight of slayers music.

[@Joe45-91]

Lol at least Trash. Dave will just tell ya it's sped up polka

[@schippes24]

i'd love to see you react to Bloodline, my most favourite song of Slayer

[@lr8684]

Yes Doug. Please listen to Angel of Death. Dead skin mask. Disciple. Expendebale Youth. And my personal favorite War Ensemble . Doug the Metalhead.!!

[@philcantrell9760]

A truly incredible band.

[@KevPage-Witkicker]

Dude, you need to sell t-shirts saying "We pause this metal song for a rainstorm"

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

'86 was a great metal vintage.

[@NightwishArena]

I'm still waiting Doug to get into Dimmu Borgir's "Forces of the Northern Night". I really don't mind which song, but the "Mourning Palace" is always a good place to start. Please, just do it already. And no need to get too much into their lyrics. I just love the music. And I see that you haven't done any Children of Bodom either. Maybe their song Children of Bodom would be great place to start, and keep in mind that their singer/songwriter/guitarist was only 19 when they released that album.

[@socalnitro]

I appreciate your well groomed beard.

[@jasonsumrall2136]

Now it's time for "ANGEL OF DEATH"