Slayer - Seasons In The Abyss (REACTION!!!)

[@IronMaidennnnnnnnnn]

Seasons in the Abyss is one of the most badass, timeless, most awesome metal songs of all time, period.

[@ferox965]

Absolutely.

[@parasoldat66]

Couldnt aggree more.

[@emptyocean]

💯

[@MetalBro]

Raining Blood is a legendary song, but what people fail to understand is that it's not exactly the best song to introduce people to who normally don't listen to more extreme metal. I'm glad they gave Slayer a second chance though!! Great follow up song!!

[@southerndoomsday6688]

Indeed. You have to listen to bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Black Sabbath, Pantera and Sepultura to get to Slayer.

[@DAVIDPEREZ-ux8cp]

Reign!!!!!!👶😆

[@daltontroy26]

Southern Doomsday exactly eventually your ears start to appreciate the more fast and extreme stuff. The natural progression of metal

[@210saMisfiT]

@@southerndoomsday6688 WTF❓ LOL.... No you don't maybe listen to Sabbath and Metallica... But most definitely NOT Sepultura .... You would have to listen to all those bands mentioned including Slayer to get into Sepultribe aka Sepultura

[@tracytracee6058]

Exactly. You can't have slayer virgins listen to Raining blood or angel of death. Seasons or dead skin mask are good starts. South of heaven is good. You gotta dip your toes before you jump in the pool.

[@idryidris7944]

I appreciate you guys being real I hate it when people be fake for popularity

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

Hear!

[@7bean3]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 is this the controversial opinion section?

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

@@7bean3 what do you mean?

[@Salomon_G]

The lyrics are supposedly about Ancient Egypt, sometimes the Pharaoh's servants, were sealed in the Pharaoh's tomb, alive. The lyrics are about the servants going insane in there. They are given enough food to survive in there for 4 seasons, in the darkness, until they die. Hence, Seasons in the Abyss. *Update, Tom Araya said the lyrical inspiration came from a Stephen King book, but he didn't say which one.

[@frankburdodrums8984]

Gigerian Not a theory its a fact.

[@andym28]

Wow that's crazy

[@vaevictis_]

Damn that’s some dark shit Love it!

[@treviemctrev3422]

Yikes..

[@wanderslostify]

Did not know that. Thanks!

[@Divine_R]

That drumming was the work of the legendary Dave Lombardo!

[@TrackHeadStudios]

Fuck yes!!!

[@peteavilaiii8176]

Just saw him drum for The Misfits!

[@neilbath8133]

My fave drummer. Dave is the man.

[@blg020]

He's called The Godfather of the double bass drum

[@darthvader1515]

For me, besides the catchy riffs of kerry and jeff, daves drumming is what hooked me to Slayer. The man just lives and breathes drumming and it really shows. Fkin SLAYURRRRRRRR!!

[@cizmar1972]

The drummer's name on this is Dave Lombardo. He is considered a legend in metal drumming, one of the greats.

[@jjvladimir6070]

His drum intro to "Behind the Crooked Cross" is my favorite Slayer moment

[@tosemja471]

Just behind Lars

[@randomguy2518]

tosemja471 Lars is mediocre at best

[@sahedthebutler8685]

He got demon legs for sure

[@mikevoisine2886]

LOL!!!

[@undango]

Im sure the Slayer song that will convert you is 'South of Heaven'

[@frankjames3198]

undango I was thinking the same thing, especially the drums in the beginning

[@TheOtherOneSpoon]

I agree with this.

[@reigninspuds8418]

Yeah that tempo change would really get their approval. It's not like it just suddenly picks up the pace, it's sudden but it's a little subtle too.

[@Infeckted-mp4xp]

I dunno judging from their reactions I think something like dead skin masks groove would "slay" them.

[@WaysOfTheJedis]

Yeah they def need to do south of heaven

[@posvid]

You'd love Dead Skin Mask, both musically and lyrically!

[@vincentisaacs7753]

I have to agree. I think they would love both the lyrics and especially the music to Dead Skin Mask. The intro will hook you and the chorus is awesome.

[@vincentisaacs7753]

Also wanted to add how cool it is that when you guys try a new band and don't like the song you don't just say, " Nope , not for me. " You guys give it another chance with a different song. Not every song a band puts out is going to appeal to everyone. Then there are also some songs and artists I started out not not liking at first then kind of just grew on me.

[@harderthanhardcore3451]

Those lyrics are genuinely disturbing in the best way possible. Slayer lyrics are amazing.

[@doleo_metal]

Hard not to like DSM that half time groove just feels so bad ass. It's right up their alley.

[@shadapakap]

Yes, this is a great suggestion.

[@alexanderkoronczay6153]

Don’t worry about liking the song, it’s a reaction channel not a crowd pleaser channel!!!! Your content is always entertaining even if you don’t like the song! Keep it up guys!!

[@AphroditesCrush]

Alexander Koronczay to be fair, they were led astray someone having them listening to Raining Blood first. That isn’t a day one listen for most. LOL

[@RunDub]

Well said!

[@jhalkiasdura]

FYI, the drummer's name is Dave Lombardo. Usually regarded as one of the best drummers in metal.

[@AbigailBitesYou]

He IS the best drummer, all things considered, in heavy metal ! I've seen several Slayer shows and he is incredible! He's currently drumming for Suicidal Tendencies and the Misfits!!! Check it out !

[@ekajgaint5663]

His drumming is incredible. His timing is so goddamn accurate, he might as well be a computer

[@Retrorevelations]

I wouldn't say he was THE best drummer, period. But certainly one of. His work on Testament's "The Gathering" was on point.

[@Ash_C-zz4nu]

Ayy, father of double bass.

[@DemSuccubus]

Retro Revelations Yes. That album is amazing.

[@McLovinlt]

Pantera - Cemetery Gates, it's really their most epic work, this song is so powerful, it portrays emotions like no other song combined with face melting riffs.

[@brianneece4418]

DrunkWifAKeyboard Yes x100

[@kallis2557]

I think that these guys really are the best of the best that the music reaction type of videos has to offer, giving their honest opinions about each song instead of appealing to the masses by saying they love a hugely popular song (ex. Raining Blood). More often than not they search up the lyrics and are talking about the actual musical composition of the songs on a way deeper level than most! Cheers for you two, I think I speak for the whole metal community when I say you are so welcome to explore everything this amazing genre has to offer!

[@andrewhart9310]

Early on, you guys nailed this: it's a "mood" piece. It isn't overly complicated; it's about nailing the overall feeling of a very dark, brooding piece of classic metal. The droning aspect to the chorus is, I feel, just part of that mood. It's monotonous, detached, unemotional. It's a matter-of-fact recitation of the experience of someone else dying. It's a serial killer watching their victim, a demon not relishing in the pleasures of the act, but simply doing what it does. It's gross, it's sick, and I think it's effective. It's also, like you mentioned, a bit of a let-down compared to the incredible drumming and the darkly sick riffs throughout the song. As an old-school headbanger - which you guys super aren't, and that's 100% OK - I obviously am biased. This happens to be my favorite overall Slayer album, too. I think you guys did it justice, though. Glad you guys liked this; cheers!

[@sambopow]

Yeh - mood piece - dramatic - the intro is a tribute to black Sabbath - have a listen to Sabbaths very first song - black Sabbath off the black Sabbath album.

[@andrewhart9310]

I think I concur with that. Granted, utilizing the devil's triad predates Sabbath (albeit not in metal), and in and of itself is very common in metal. However, the entire piece is mood-oriented, and I do agree with you that Sabbath is an undeniable influence.

[@gothicchick082]

Well said. \m/

[@andrewhart9310]

\m/ \m/

[@jordanforbes149]

yeah i actually love the vocals on the chorus because they're so creepy.

[@evil_chuck]

Dave Lombardo its the best thrash metal drummer in all history

[@christianwhitmore4753]

Javier Dangelo yes he's a god

[@christianwhitmore4753]

Josh Rudy you're not funny

[@michaelchmiel166]

Javier Dangelo IMO, it's a toss up between Dave and Nick Menza.

[@bassman5123]

He's definitely up there!

[@The_Aleph_Null]

And Justice For All speaks for itself

[@SGTCRAPHAMMER]

You two are amazing thank you for doing what you do!!

[@Double44inthemorning]

5:14 LEGENDARY. AMAZING how they started at the EXACT same time with OPPOSITE instruments. These guys are awesome. Their chemistry is through the ROOF!

[@7heSlime]

The drummer, Dave Lombardo, is without a doubt one of the best drummers out of the 80s and early 90s metal scene. Nowadays there are legions of drummers who are equally or more technically proficient, but Dave Lombardo has a certain feel to his playing that's hard to replicate, and I haven't heard many people who play like him naturally. He is without a doubt one of the most influential metal drummers ever.

[@09mrhardabs]

Speaking as a guitar player who's had an immense metal influence by slayer, Dave is easily the more skilled member in the band.

[@ZeroSkull80]

Totally agree with that. Lombardo offers that unique drum feeling that is hard to find in metal today.

[@09mrhardabs]

Jeff Fowler the band's creativity is another story, and who needs a radio? Lol

[@distortionfiend]

Don't you mean Dave "AK47" Lombardo?

[@nightscout8257]

Dave Lombardo is one of the pioneers of the double bass drum, eyes of the insane is another great example.

[@Rhostarr]

Hey, I appreciate the honesty in your reactions. It would be ridiculous to think that every song is for everyone. You have always stated that you are open minded and giving these bands a second chance just reinforces the truth of that. Keep listening to new stuff and I appreciate getting to hear familiar music through your new ears.

[@therealbassun89]

If my english grammar were better, i would have written that!:)

[@randomsub8214]

Pato Bassun jajaja the same happens to me

[@rollingrock2561]

I get your point, but metal has some of the greatest singers ever. Check out Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath and witness the magic of Ronnie James Dio's (R.I.P.) voice.

[@ingsoc_8295]

Rolling Rock fuck yeah Dio has gotta be the best singer in all of metal 🤟🏻

[@IommiFan85]

Best metal vocalist ever IMO. I'd also like give a shout out to Warrel Dane from Nevermore. Both left us much too soon and they deserve to be heard. I hope George and Ryan check out Nevermore's song "The River Dragon Has Come" sometime. Good music right there!

[@ElViejoYElViaje]

This pair make a good team. The guy with the glasses is a really smart guy and the other one is a cool, nice guy. They are both very real and honest. I wish they were my friends.

[@possiblepresent3724]

Pantera - Domination (Moscow 1991)

[@josephfulco2073]

The Moscow 91 video is amazing... solo will make your spine quiver

[@joemacdougall9205]

I agree that it has to specifically be that show.

[@Sheepleton]

Hell yes!

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

Alan Velazquez this needs to happen.

[@possiblepresent3724]

Let’s make it happen guys! Like this comment so they can see it, it’s going to be amazing.

[@luisguillermocarranza2764]

Fun fact: Slayer's former drummer name is Dave Lombardo and he is one of the best metal drummers ever. His technical skills are god-like. He is probably the inspiration of many many metal drummers nowadays. Ps: He has left and returned the band band like 4 times.

[@jdpc9391]

I actually created a syndrome name for called The dave lombardo symdrome which is when a drum can't play a too simple beat for too long and has to add stuff in it. The perfect exemple is in this Song (season) at the beginning when the distortion guitars comes in, listen at the progressive fest of drum pass dave add to the basic drum part!

[@inferno12O9]

Luis Guillermo Carranza he’s in Suicidal Tendencies now

[@oneoveronethirtyseven9161]

I appreciate what you guys are doing, actually giving metal a chance and giving an honest opinion of the structure of the songs rather than just being scared away by the noise. I think it's difficult to judge a metal song in a single listen. As a metal fan myself, some of my favorite songs and albums I did not necessarily like on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th listen, yet I kept coming back because of something about them that held my interest. Alot (certainly not all, but alot) of metal takes some time to digest and really "get" because there is so much going on, you can't necessarily take all of it in on the first few listens. That's one of the things I really enjoy about good metal. It's deep and you can be listening to a song you've heard dozens of times before and all of a sudden notice some new facet of it that you had somehow previously overlooked.

[@TheProphegy]

I think you guys would really like Bloodline by Slayer.

[@willhemphill]

Dio will give you the metal vocals you want. The Last in Line is a straight showcase from him.

[@branonbernatowicz]

Iron Maiden - The Trooper

[@Sam-cv6un]

I respect your opinion and totally get where you're coming from with the longing for more melody in metal vocals but in Slayer's case, I actually think it works very well. Most of their songs are not meant to sound beautiful. A good comparison I often hear is that Slayer and metal bands like them are the horror movies of music. They make entertainment out of terror and morbid subject matter so beautiful/melodic voices are going to be far less common in this area of metal (though not unheard of). For the specifics of this song, I don't think of the vocals on this as flat, but rather that they are emulating droning, wailing voices from the abyss they are trying to paint a picture of with this song. The off key wails (like when he sings "go insane") just add to this, making everything feel even more distorted. For me, this is far more entrancing than a pretty voice singing the same thing. P.S. You guys are still amazing and I'm glad you like the song. Thanks for giving this great band another shot!

[@uoabigaillevey]

Could not have explained it better to them myself. His vocals are just chilling in counterpoint to the music. Adds soo much to the atmosphere of their songs. Could not see a melodic singer.. even one as talented as Dio filling this role as well.. tho I could be wrong lol.

[@HammSilv]

I agree. As a matter of fact, I commented the same in a condensed phrase: Tom's vocals are part of the imagery they want to portray in the song.

[@jmha2428]

BINGO!!!!! Best explanation for his vocalization in the chorus, I couldnt have said it better myself. In fact i believe theres a second voice dubbed beneath Toms during the chorus to emphazise that Zombiesh chanting

[@AgesofAges]

Outstanding comment! This is exactly it! They are painting a certain picture here, and the vocals are perfect for the particular type of imagery they are displaying. It is a "horror" type of art and I personally think the vocals are right on point! Again, your comment explains it much better than I could, great job!

[@antivalidisme5669]

Damn you explained what I feel so well! I still remember the day when I bought this LP back in fall 1990 and though I'm an atheist, this album has still been some sort of religious experience to me and Tom vocals in this part of "Seasons..." sound to me like some sort of disembodied chant and suit the song very well.

[@mookiemookie5815]

The little beatbox at 5:15 is low key 🔥🔥🔥

[@Slinky518]

The thing about Slayer is... it's supposed to sound like Hell, in a very literal sense. The combination of Kerry King's screaming and wailing guitar is offset by Tom Araya's sort of monotone, droning vocals. It adds an appropriate melancholy.

[@jdpc9391]

That's exactly it! It's thought to be monotone singing. Focusing on the lyrics. And Arya as that kind of voice where even if he is screaming, we can understand everything he says like he was talking. And a lot of song fell like he is talking with a screaming voice.

[@somethingsomething9008]

Yeah but doesn't mean its for everyone

[@Paddaccini]

Second chances eh? Maybe some Iron Maiden again? - The Trooper - Fear Of The Dark - Wasted Years - The Number of the Beast - Aces High - Powerslave And the list goes on. But my top pick would be The Trooper though.

[@JeremyB1993]

Robert Vaccarini the trooper is one of the most epic song i've ever heard

[@brianbierlein4747]

Wrathchild!!

[@DelendirProd]

Iron MAiden Rime of THe Ancient Mariner ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHLQo3yvmdOLf9U

[@PipeBomb4s]

or if they wanna hear maybe the best drumming of mcbrain they should listen to where eagles dare ;)

[@ahampel22]

Aces High or Powerslave for sure

[@TomVGuitar]

Alice in Chains - Would? Awesome groove, and INCREDIBLE vocalist. Should definitely check it out!

[@throwaway8750]

Tom Williams Yes! Lost in Vegas PLEASE

[@cinglees]

We need this!

[@TotalaMadBro]

yeeeees favourite alice in chains song, they'll dig it for sure

[@willieesparza4382]

Tom Williams AGREED!!!

[@peterjones8514]

Tom Williams only band I didn't think of glad someone did 😂

[@dellapasquagraphics]

I noticed you guys a short time ago and I got completely hooked. You guys rule!!! It's refreshing to see people listening to a different kind of music with an open mind. Regarding the RAINING BLOOD REACTION I felt it was too extreme to your "untrained" ears. Being a hardcore metal fan for over 35 years and having witnessed the birth of thrash metal I would recommend 2 other songs form Slayer - CHEMICAL WARFARE and AT DAWN THEY SLEEP. These are seminal songs from the golden era of thrash. Keep up the free thinking. Cheers!!!

[@WhiplashJoe]

You noticing the drummer.... DUDE! That's the whole KEY to Slayer, Dave Lombardo is THE MAN. You make me proud, younglings. WhiplashJoe

[@andrewgrendahl5343]

The drums are showcased in their songs,and for good reason too ....Dave Lombardo is the greatest metal drummer of all time.

[@navnithgrewal3915]

What I love about you guys is that you remind me of the first times I ever heard these songs as a teenager. It’s so easy to forget those feelings of wonder when you first discover metal. Thank you.

[@walking_contradiction92]

Navnith Grewal Man. I'm looking for that feeling of wonder. I don't know if I'll ever find it again.

[@LeleMelo]

Iron Maiden deserves a second chance as well!! :D Seventh Son of a Seventh Son! The Trooper, 2 Minutes to Midnight....

[@joshi438]

Lele Melo Phantom of the Opera or Rime of the Ancient Mariner!

[@HurtCow]

Aces High!

[@PanzerblitzRnR]

"Run to the Hills" and "Caught Somewhere in Time" would be my recommendations.

[@metadeth0576]

hallowed be thy name is a great song no matter what anyone says

[@Swordstoplowshares]

Didn’t they like hallowed be thy name?

[@rustedcorpse5645]

Give Slayer: Skeletons of Society a shot.

[@dawnmoon7284]

And Dead skin mask

[@kevinkesterson1806]

Also Blood Red

[@DerekMoore82]

@@dawnmoon7284 Dead Skin Mask is the only Slayer song I like.

[@terryzeringue7472]

Skeletons of society is my fav

[@caseyhenson7583]

“Gemini” is also an unpopular original hidden gem in one of the best cover albums ever recorded, if I might interject.

[@robertgarofalo8330]

Black Sabbath Heaven And Hell title track, Ronnie James Dio has amazing vocals and it would really impress you, give that one a chance :)

[@Gregbaltzer]

Even stuff from Rainbow.

[@novacaine12290]

I love heaven and hell but I really think they need to just get blown away with stargazer first. Them drums!

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Dave Lombardo is one of the best metal drummers ever. His drum fills are phenomenal. I was surprised George didn't comment on him in the first slayer video. Keep up the good stuff guys and I'm looking forward to the testament video!

[@StirbMensch]

Maybe because neither Raining Blood nor Seasons in the Abyss don't show off Lombardo's skill that much

[@benrichardson7306]

One reason why people used to say Lars sucked is because he was compared to his contemporary, Dave Lombardo. Side by side, Lars is shit, Dave rules.

[@StirbMensch]

With one exception... Lars on ...And Justice For All blows Dave away, as far as complexity is concerned

[@bmayer9160]

Black Sabbath... Heaven and Hell(Dio on vocals), Rainbow Stargazer or Dio Last in Line. Anything with Ronnie James Dio. \m/

[@Silvermountainman420]

I vote Stargazer

[@fedahankic5550]

I would go with something from the Heaven and Hell (band) "The Devil You Know" which is probably the best Metal record of the 2000's

[@blueblazer2222]

I second Stargazer. What an incredible track

[@chrisbentley3468]

Every time I listen to Slayer, I picture them playing in a cave lit by torches.. the word that comes to my mind is evil or darkness.

[@jeremey89jl]

Angel of death has some of the most vivid disturbing lyrics, along with a legendary change up. (Transition) Next slayer reaction please cover it. Iron Maiden has one of the more accessible frontmen- The trooper or wasted years you’ll enjoy. Anthrax also deserves a second chance- Indians

[@awookieandagerman]

Yes.

[@stevekozlowski5963]

They may enjoy the middle of the song, but they will probably dislike the rest. It's probably too fast and aggressive for them at this stage. But that transition.... One of the best metal riffs of all time

[@chinito398]

I think they should try something from Hell awaits... so many transitions great lyrics and Dave Lombardos Drumming shines in this album Literally any somg from this album is a great choice especially Hell Awaits, Necrophiliac, praise of death, and AT DAWN THEY SLEEP. These songs phenominal and very underrated

[@radiv6502]

If they do another Maiden song, my vote would be Aces High

[@damianpaterno4534]

Jeremey Lampson I was about to ask the same

[@AL13NM]

Suicidal Tendencies -You Can't Bring Me Down. Epic groove/jam!

[@Arkadius500]

*Rainbow - Stargazer* And if you're talking about second chances, give Dream Theater another shot, but do one of their more accessible songs. I can suggest Pull Me Under, As I Am or Panic Attack just to name a few.

[@benmadderom2281]

The sound you are describing as "distorted reality" is actually called "dissonance" in music. The guitar at the beginning was going flat and sharp with slow string bends or whammy pressure, leaving the key the song is in, just enough to create that dissonance, or uneasiness in the music, and yes, a sort of distorted reality... It gives the intro a sort of, creeping insanity feel to it. The idea behind the song is spending time inside an insane reality in your head. There's a story behind the insane reality, but someone already commented that...lol

[@TorrMup]

Loved that you guys didn't automatically close the door on Slayer (and other bands). It just adds to why you guys are the best. TOOL or Primus next!!!!

[@SlipknotMickk]

primus hell yeah

[@briancoats7577]

Primus!!!!!

[@paulomachado406]

Rainbow - Stargazer

[@stainedclass7894]

This needs to happen.

[@toby333w6]

I still say Slayer South of Heaven album has their best grooving songs,not all fast.

[@branson7342]

Great album, but Araya's vocals weren't up to par on it. They'd have the same issues with his singing as they did with SITA. Araya is at his best with aggressive hard hitting vocals and even he has said that he wasn't aggressive enough on South of Heaven.

[@sacrilegiumstormclad8724]

The drums on that album are amazing too.

[@horror_fam0847]

This is actually the 1st song that introduced me to slayer and ive been a fan of them since R.I.P Jeff Hanmen

[@johnvanhal2450]

wow, a fan who doesn't know it's Hanneman

[@damjanp7920]

Here's some suggestions Deftones - Change Gojira - Esoteric Surgery Mastodon - Oblivion Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls Tool - The Pot

[@Kellboy69]

There are a few songs off of Gojira's The Way of All Flesh these guys need to hear fo sho. Toxic garbage island or oroborus would be great choices as well. good call on the Deftones too.

[@billgonzo116]

Agalloch - Limbs

[@joeydee247]

Be quiet and drive far away

[@Premixer112]

Love everything on this except Mastadon. They hit the nail on the head last time in saying that band is bland as fuck! Never heard anything exciting from them...

[@Chrismagnu]

hell yea, Esoteric Surgery is my favourite Gojira song!!

[@Volcrain]

In my opinion the quintessential Slayer Track is "Angel of Death" from the Reign in Blood Album... which is in the argument for top thrash album of all time. It is absolutely iconic. Their later work has never quite matched the pure aggression of that one. Raining Blood is a pretty good track, but "Angel of Death" will light.. you... on... FIRE. Even if you didn't do a vid on it, you should check it out. It's like trying to judge the work of NWA without listening to "Straight outta Compton".

[@paulthorne9952]

Yep, agree......Angel of Death is definitely required listening for the discerning metal appreciator!

[@matthewmohri9990]

I dig Seasons in the Abyss the most of all their albums. I really like their song "Expendable Youth" which make connotations to young people joining various gangs and organizations that may not have their best interests involved. Also I'd love to see your reaction to The Birthday Party's song "Mutiny In Heaven" Nick Cave's first band before Nick Cave and The Badseeds.

[@nicksoapdish9478]

Matthew Mohri this is probably my go-to Slayer album. It is the album that converted me to a Slayer fan.

[@tbone0785]

By far my favorite album of theirs. Maybe my favorite metal album of all time

[@klasnikof]

My "go to" Slayer album will always be South of heaven, but Seasons is no 2 for sure!

[@blackcountryme]

After the first gulf war, slayer did a concert he said.. "This is for all our friends that returned back safely from the Persian gulf, it's a song about freedom of choice, expendable youth.

[@filled_soda]

Some Birthday Party. Yes! Sonny's Burning, too

[@chadwaters6218]

This song got me through some long nights during the Gulf War. I wore my Walkman out with this cassette tape.

[@beastlybeast2716]

Tool- The pot. One of the coolest songs in terms of vocals in metal in my opinion. It's got an awesome groove, good transitions... it has it all. If you guys decide to revisit tool it HAS to be the pot. Keep rocking out guys!

[@skyfayette8907]

Beastly Beast YES I have been religiously requesting this song... this is the perfect song for them to listen to. I love all of Tool but this song is perfect

[@tornoutlaw]

Also requested this among others. I agree they would enjoy it, the lyrics, the passion of the vocals and the fucking bass groove!

[@dmusiclife5727]

Beastly Beast Yes! The Pot!!!

[@Pimepto]

Can't agree more! I swear, if you do it, George's gonna go "wooo!!" at 4:37 ;)

[@Molly87]

Yes more Tool!!!

[@Lottofatto]

god damn you guys... NOW I'M IN THE SLAYER MOOD. Guess I'll go listen to Angel of Death for the 600th time now...

[@bigkevonbass]

666th time?

[@herbgerb]

Discovered you guys this evening and now it's 2am (in UK) and I gotta go to work in a few hours. I'm addicted already!

[@RGT-73]

herbgerb likewise. Just discovered them this week. In the UK to. They put fresh perspective on old favourites.

[@azukaimegwu905]

Yep, I'm there right now....hours in! Can't stop thinking of songs I'd like to see their reactions to.

[@danielmlndz1182]

fkn same man 😂😂😂

[@ihcfn]

Same here!

[@Dutchnavyengineer]

Same here only 2 months after you ;-)

[@unclejane9819]

I’d love to hear you guys get into your groove like you did at 5:15 and do a two man vocalization of the entire song. . . guitar solos and everything. That would rock. I would buy that mp3.

[@bradleyallen5217]

Listen to Domination - Pantera (live at Moscow)

[@rippermadness2080]

I've been asking for this and really hope they get a chance to do it at some point.

[@beng1137]

Cemetery Gates would be a better choice. Beautiful ballad

[@elsieoliver1671]

Yeeeeeesssssss

[@11DNA11]

It's batshit insane :)

[@allenvrabac4827]

Not the same groove. They love groove and the energy so i'd say Domination live

[@KingConan]

You guys have to do some Soundgarden! Chris Cornell was one of the best vocalists ever in rock. Please check out Rusty Cage! Johnny Cash even covered that song!

[@house9Tube]

Hell yeah! - this is one of my favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXyZdnlppL2SfLM

[@Kurtispworthington]

Mike Dallo wait.... Cash wasn't the original? That's crazy!

[@markmay7821]

Noooooo. Jesus Christ pose

[@Alcoholica1989]

slaves and bulldozers is probably his best vocal performance imo

[@lisajohnson521]

Yes!!!

[@MotoKringles]

Iron Maiden - Rime of the Ancient Mariner This song is Maiden's very best! What a masterpiece! Please do this song!

[@Droogie128]

Has to be live, too. Maiden has to be experienced live.

[@LeonardoPostacchini]

Must be the version in the Best of the beast.

[@Wickedfire77]

The reaction video would be an hour. Stopping at every “transition “. Song is 13 min. I can see an edit after the poem though

[@KrazyCarry]

i think if you listen to the studio version first and then the live, you appreciate the difference. As a fan of the channel and Maiden i greatly approve of this request, shit i dont use twitter so someone get this request on there.

[@andrewgrendahl5343]

Your initial thoughts are spot on,it is very cinematic. More so in the official video,the drums are showcased more in this album than in the previous albums. I reccomend doing a reaction to this video,its a completely different experience altogether. When you see how they physically poured their heart and soul into this song its easier to appreciate.

[@ZeRoSkAtEr361]

Pantera-Domination live ins Moscow!

[@hugobaldassin922]

Marky Lugo that fucking breakdown in front of 500000 angry russians

[@Towern96]

lol no, you just googled at the first result it came

[@muskiebuster13]

Oh my God yes!!!

[@guitarsektor6498]

Decent but Spill the Blood" would've been a better show of Slayerospherics

[@BroncePerez]

You guys have grown so much. Your next phase is to start going to metal shows and review the live performances.

[@offspringfan1288]

Get in the pit and judge the show that way lol

[@canadabiss]

haha

[@jackpoff]

I want to thank you guys not just for giving slayer another chance But for picking my favorite song Well done

[@donkirk7024]

Anthony Jackson hell yeah

[@angelr6524]

Anthony Jackson they should do angel of death

[@butchergod4208]

Anthony Jackson Slayer never needs chance,Slayer is Slayer,They are lucky that they could listen to Slayer ;)

[@streganona8185]

Slayer's "At Dawn They Sleep" is one of the most underrated songs they have, with parts I think you'll enjoy, but this is also an excellent choice.

[@kevinmitchell4018]

U are absolutely right!! That whole album is vastly under rated

[@juliantheapostate8295]

@@kevinmitchell4018 Yep, Hell Awaits is their best album

[@tom0176devo]

Pantera - Domination !!!! pls

[@legonas4444]

THE VIDEO LIVE

[@Sam-xq9hf]

No, no, no, you've got it all wrong folks! Everyone knows iff they're gonna do Pantera they gotta hear "Use My Third Arm"!

[@N0tAFed]

Has to be Moscow live tho

[@evancain7948]

Cemetery Gates. They want to hear good vocals and Phil kills it with the highs at the end of that song.

[@twoochaynz8060]

Tom Deverson the amount of requests for this is amazing i really hope they get around to another pantera reaction. Also this video had a cemetary gates comment with 3-4 hundred likes and now its gonzo lol hmmm

[@ivancampos6754]

I'm so happy you did this track. Everyone loves raining blood but this has always been my favorite Slayer track. The long intro, the heavy ass main riff, the killer drum fill, the epic double solo! Thanks for giving Slayer a second chance. You guys are the best!!!

[@bascurero]

It’s arguably the most accessible Slayer song. It’s heavy as hell, but it’s not super fast like the Reign in Blood stuff. It’s a good way for folks that can’t quite get into Reign in Blood to have a gateway. I got into metal in a similar way that these guys did. It’s awesome to see them have a positive reaction to this one.

[@jeffrymkoopman]

Yes I actually got into rap (from metal) because of early Beastie Boys and P.E. I guess it depends on what rap they are listening to, from fast, angry pandemonic stuff like Public Enemy's 2nd and 3rd albums, to Slayer is a much smaller step than from laid back southern rap etc . Slayer also did a song called Disorder with Ice T on vocals on the Judgment Night soundtrack.

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Ivan Campos to me this album is their fucking masterpiece. From start to finish. My fav Slayer album of all time.

[@iggy151]

I VERY HIGHLY recommend Children of Bodom. Melodic, catchy, EXCELLENT guitar and drum work. "Are You Dead Yet" would be great to start off with.

[@ArchangelSteve]

Anything from Follow The Reaper, hands down their best album.

[@thorwulfx1]

In thrash metal, many bands steer away from the sort of soaring vocals that you might be hoping for. There is a punk aesthetic in the thrash metal bands that prefers "edge" over purity or vocal flourishes in the lyric line. Other types of metal, like classic heavy metal (Iron Maiden and Judas Priest) do have a strong drive for those soaring vocals. Power Metal can often have this, as well. A band you might check out is Manowar. Their singer has great range. "Hail and Kill" would be a good first intro, I believe.

[@hmpz36911]

What I like about thrash is that vocals can vary a lot, spanning the entire spectrum of metal vocals whereas in black metal, you know the vocals are likely to be imitation Quorthon, or in power metal, imitation Michael Kiske.

[@jjanczy62]

Power metal would definately be something they'd like. Vocals are a centerpiece of that genre.

[@willhemphill]

Iron Maiden could pass as progressive, but Priest? Not so much. They are regular balls to the wall heavy metal.

[@seank2531]

Wouldn't Die for Metal be a better intro?

[@maxr4073]

Hail and kill is an epic song choice.

[@CheshireDemonX]

Nevermore - Believe in Nothing. Amazing band whose vocalist was amazing.

[@dadoA]

CheshireDemonX sanctuary-Die for my sind

[@GenMVeers]

CheshireDemonX, absolutely "Believe in Nothing"! :) RIP, Warrel Dane...

[@danielgalli5422]

Really?! Believe in nothing over Godless Endeavor or This sacrament or just about anything else by Nevermore. They like stuff with changes and grooves, so give them that.

[@MetalGeek464]

This x1000

[@CheshireDemonX]

True enough, but I didn't want to throw them into the deep end, and Believe in Nothing was the first song I heard from Nevermore so it holds a special place in my heart. If they dig it, I would then suggest My Acid Words or The River Dragon Has Come or I, Voyager.

[@craigt1010]

Slayer - Disciple

[@margusgrenzmann3977]

Very much this, only please please do the studio version.

[@scottvelez3154]

Margus Paananen I wish Tom would put more anger into his vocals when they play Disciple live. In the record he sounds so full of hate and anger, but live he sounds bored.

[@sheastadium2008]

Lmao that is not the song for them

[@shinmademongod7414]

Ttthhaaat might not be the best song for them to... a... “review.” Lol. Good song. Really really dark though.

[@ValexNihilist]

Yes!

[@abelbarrera177]

Slayer disciple!!! Please:)

[@broomulack]

That would be hilarious.

[@muskiebuster13]

Amen!!!

[@hawk5171]

My favorite hahaha!

[@andreaohara3402]

Love it!!! Death.. crystal mountain!!!!

[@RobV1978]

Andrea O'Hara FUCK YES!!!! 🤘

[@andreaohara3402]

🤘🏼

[@dalt992]

Guys, if you want to hear an AMAZING metal vocalist, give Dio a shot. He is well known as easily one of the top metal singers ever. His voice is phenomenal. Try "Holy Diver" or "Last in Line". Classic Metal!

[@uoabigaillevey]

Hard to deny Dio. Been a fan of his since '84. Saw his 'Dream Evil' tour in '88 with Megadeth's 'So far.. So Good.. So What?' as an opener. Highly recommend Dio if for no reason other than Dio, along with Ozzy, Sabbath, and Judas Priest.. are the foundations upon which everything they have or will listen to in the future metal-wise are built upon.

[@alexisu8492]

Lol at you calling this "metal". this stuff is boring af

[@uoabigaillevey]

Am guessing you are more into Prog or perhaps mathcore/deathcore? What would you consider to not be 'boring af'?

[@alexisu8492]

pretty much every metal genre but heavy metal. stuff like thrash metal / nu metal / death metal / deathcore and so on

[@uoabigaillevey]

Fair enough ;) If you havent heard of 'iwrestledabearonce' you might like them ;)

[@WesleyAPEX]

Do Children Of The Grave by Black Sabbath

[@deepdish2034]

WesleyAPEX killer tune! Now that they're retired I got to get my back piece finished! Reunion's cover work

[@deepdish2034]

WesleyAPEX N.I.B. or Fairies Wear Boots

[@LEGENDRYredruM]

and children of the sea XD

[@JonReremy]

aww shit I watch your baseball highlights

[@leefithian3704]

Good stuff

[@drunknhighmillenial2802]

I'm gonna say I've been a fan of you guys for a hot minute and I appreciate the love and respect you guys have for every genre. Keep it up homies. #freethinkers

[@lastotallyawesome7830]

Pantera- cemetery gates Iron Maiden- fear of the dark

[@thelaststage]

Alex Rosas Wasted Years would be a good one

[@opticFPV]

Fear of the Dark 100%

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Where Eagles Dare would be better.

[@Mr.M1STER]

Fear of the Dark. I agree.

[@markmay7821]

Save me avenged...

[@jehomiguel6143]

DEEEEAAAAAD SKIIIIN MAAAASK

[@jehomiguel6143]

OR WAR ENSEMBLE, HELL AWAITS, SOUTH OF HEAVEN, LIVE UNDEAD, ETC.

[@letthevoidb7608]

This is a song about a guy named...

[@IsolatedAntagonist]

Dave Lombardo (drummer) was amazing in slayer.

[@darthvader1515]

He's the reason I hold Slayer so near and dear to my heart. Fuckin Legend

[@gareginasatryan6761]

The guitar tone in reign in blood was groundbreaking. They were the more punk influenced out of the big four. Criminally insane is a good example of the hardcore punk blazing + metal melodies

[@zakariaalbalushi6733]

Metallica - Orion Opeth - the drapery falls

[@MrTonechie]

Zakaria Albalushi i

[@coloripple]

Zakaria Albalushi yes! Orion now!

[@tunoentiendes]

Iron Maiden deserves a second chance too.....try Aces High or Powerslave

[@elainecaudle2861]

Wasted Years

[@rickhenderson2970]

Aces High would make a great second choice. It's pure energy. I'm actually learning to play it on guitar now.

[@thosava]

Or something newer, as they said Hallowed sounded dated. Fear of the Dark, Blood Brothers or Dance of Death.

[@JEWriter1987]

I totally agree, also The Trooper

[@josiahsterling7308]

Hallowed be thy name, though one of their classic songs is not the one for you. Listen to wasted years, Number of the Beast or the trooper.

[@thecosmicpallbearer]

The Philosopher by Death

[@thecosmicpallbearer]

LAN despite the username Death is my favorite band

[@SukhvinderSingh-gc8hc]

Burden by Opeth. You will love the haunting melody

[@PaykoeTsunami93]

Yes!!

[@nathanhorton1343]

I appreciate that you're honest and unbiased, it's refreshing. Another Slayer song I'd like to see y'all review is Skeletons of Society. Also Chevelle The Red or Face to the Floor.

[@williamw455]

Pantera Domination live in moscow!!!!

[@ThaPABproductions]

William yep

[@zgodnipatuljak3253]

Best solo in Metal.

[@brettd530]

Samo Pozitiva Pantera in their prime! So badass!

[@silverblack5475]

you wanna hear a great vocalist on a epic metal song, try STARGAZER by Rainbow

[@veritatemquaerens6192]

I completely agree - Ronnie James Dio (singer of Rainbow, Dio, and at times, Black Sabbath) is honestly the best metal singer of all time!!! You guys HAVE to check him out! EDIT: And Stargazer is an unforgettable, brilliant and moving song!

[@jordanforbes149]

I'd call Stargazer metal, but it's right at the transition from rock to metal. like, that album is about as metal as it gets for that time period.

[@mrdsrma]

silver black \m/

[@noksookao]

It's possible that Stargazer followed by A Light in The Black is the best 15 or so minutes in music.

[@silviusforosiculensis]

Iron Maiden- Fear of the dark,Aces high,2 minutes to midnight,Number of the beast,Run to the hills,The evil that men do you should choose one of these songs if you want to react to another iron maiden song

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Agree with TayROC. Plus please no Fear of the Dark. A Maiden pop song if I ever heard one.

[@careygrant493]

Drumming Dave Lombardo being the best drummer ever!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jahprotected]

Slayer Is dramatic...like the horror movie of metal

[@MeetTheSLAYER]

Most of heir lyrics are about horror flicks.

[@elcoyotedesanluis9931]

George Willings and serial killers haha

[@austinpate5033]

TOOL - SOBER

[@markmay7821]

Austin Pate aenema

[@echo9248]

I think 'Sober' is a better choice first since it's more accessible. Aenema down the road though

[@erik1049]

Right in Two, easily digested lyrics and great story and just music in general

[@davidbyers4909]

Pantera - Cemetery Gates

[@echo9248]

yes. this

[@toddlerwipes]

Not music video.

[@mgils]

Yes!! I was just thinking today that they need to either do Cemetery gates or Cowboys from Hell. And I’m still shocked they haven’t done any System of a Down song yet.

[@JS-mw8vz]

lookin for Primal Concrete Sledge ...

[@MetalheadNut]

I couldnt agree more

[@jamesmarsh2430]

Need to do War Ensemble.....seriously

[@BillMoorehouse]

Then they will really understand who Dave Lombardo is.

[@volkmire3827]

Deep Purple - Highway Star

[@comeonroach]

Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King I'm sure you guys are going to enjoy these riffs and tunes by the almighty Oliva brothers. True heavy metal and one of the best records of the genre

[@Jar0fMay0]

BlackSpell94 Hell yeah. First song I heard from them. Either that song or Chances, Wake of the Magellan, or Morphine Child

[@comeonroach]

Great songs!! Savatage was an amazing band but I prefer the records they made when Criss was alive and in the band. In my opinion nobody plays the guitar the way he played. Still getting goosebumps after all this time when I listen to his riffs. Sirens, Power of the Night, Gutter Ballet... Those records are fucking masterpieces too.

[@facelessandnameless]

Yes!

[@Jar0fMay0]

I barely discovered them 3 weeks ago and they're awesome. I was listening to Stratovarius and they popped out. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@jimmyrustles5357]

The high pitched screams will drive them to laughter. They should do Edge of Thorns instead

[@pinewatch5006]

You owe it to everybody to hear Angel of Death

[@XqualDK]

They wont like that. It is way too aggressive for them. That is why they didnt like Reign in blood.

[@strofimios]

How about "black magic"?

[@toemasmeems]

They don't owe anybody, anything.

[@mindaxiom3651]

Haha everyone's seen the Gremlins movie with "Angel of Death" blasting in the midst of chaos, that's exactly how these guys would take it, as chaos... Slayer takes a primer for sure. The first time I heard Slayer at 8 years they scared the shit out of me...but now essential music for me...

[@mathieudubois3715]

This is one of my favourite Slayer song (one of the few I'm really fond of) and your reaction is really cool. Thanks guys !

[@Gridlockedcruster]

Motörhead - ace of spades Motörhead - mean machine UFO - Rock Bottom

[@513studios]

Slayer really "grew up" with this album. If you're interested in a good vocalist on a metal album, try Faith No More, either the songs Digging the Grave, Ashes to Ashes or Superhero.

[@ryangarcia6679]

Yes!!!!

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

Caffeine

[@NefariousKoel]

some Faith No More would be great! Although a first song choice is kinda tough to nail down, and probably varies quite a bit from person to person.

[@513studios]

Very true, that's why I tried to stick with songs that illustrated Mike Patton's vocal range without going over the top. I pretty much think that a new FNM listener might want to stay away from the early stuff until they can get a greater appreciation for what the band's song-writing ability is all about, imo. No offense to Chuck Mosley fans.

[@NefariousKoel]

I'd probably put "From Out Of Nowhere" near the top of the list, among some others, for vocals and the transitions. But I've been listening for a long time, so it may show some age to new listeners (dunno).

[@alekskot9240]

Come on you guys give one more chance to Iron Maiden! They are the Heavy Metal itshelf. Fast songs like Aces Hight, be quick or be dead,or the trooper. Or rythem songs like stranger in a strange land ,or 2 minutes to midnight, or wasted years. Even huge epic melodie dark songs like sevnth son of a seventh son, or the rime of the ancient marinner... so many more great songs they have

[@AstroTravellin72]

I think they'd like the Trooper. Lyrically at least.

[@brianbierlein4747]

Wrathchild!

[@scottgillespie3838]

Please dont!

[@alekskot9240]

yes i didnt thought of that! They have so many different songs

[@alekskot9240]

they like more groovy bass n drums songs. Thats why i said for sranger in a strange land. But seventh son of a seventh son has so many rythem and music changes that they may like it

[@txbarker78]

First time watcher....its cool AF seeing brothers jamming to metal....different peoples can always bond over music (and weed.)You guys are alright....good job

[@wlechim]

You want some proper singing? Then next *Dio* please! (Rainbow in the dark, Holy Diver)

[@jhonny1416]

Na so overrated.

[@EpicZadrani]

Stargazer, Gates of Babylon, Lady of the Lake, Over and Over, Sign of the Southern Cross, Shame on the Night....could go on forever. Not that it's a bad song but Holy diver isn't really a complete show of what Dio and the rest of his bandmates throughout his career are capable of

[@wlechim]

Lots of overrated vocalists in metal that I can think off, but Dio definitely isn't on that list.

[@deathsmith6714]

Man on a Silver Mountain by Dio ;)

[@EmpyreanRose]

Stargazer