Slayer -War Ensemble (Official Reaction)

In this video I react to Slayer's War Ensemble.
This song was fucking amazing! I swear everytime I listen to a Slayer track, I feel like im being prepared for battle.

[@Fretboard_Frenzy]

Real star of this song is Dave Lombardo. Incredible drumming.

[@julesjulbergen553]

yes but without the waaaaaaaaaar by Araya, this song is not so good.

[@mickofbeliath6666]

Dont forget about the man himself...hanneman. RIP.

[@StarsDie88]

Slayer has a few punk-ish vibes that Metallica doesn't. And a lot of Slayer is about sounding chaotic and evil in a way that Metallica typically doesn't try to. But yeah, definitely both in the thrash genre. They kind of represent different branches of the genre. With Slayer being the more speedy and brutal style, and Metallica being the more melodic finesse with slight prog elements.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Great explanation!

[@Will_Wel]

@@nomadmusicbk2366 agreed. Lombardo is one of the best and most influential metal drummers ever in my opinion. RIP to Jeff hanneman Wish Lombardo was still in the band. And they play even faster live and sound terrific. When Metallica tries to play fast live they sound like total slop.

[@datura2719]

@@Will_Wel I mean, in their justice era metallica used to play rlly fast live and they played well too, nowadays doe it rlly is a total slop.

[@Will_Wel]

@@datura2719 I don't know, I've seen Metallica live several times all the way back to the 90s and every time they would try to play fast it was terrible sounding. Seen Slayer many many more times all the way back to the'80s up until their final show at the Forum. They definitely had some nights where looked like they didn't care but overall their performances were better

[@PortugueseKeto]

Seasons In the Abyss is my favorite Slayer album. This is the opening track. Dave Lombardo is probably the baddest ass drummer of the thrash metal era.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

I agree with u 100%

[@Will_Wel]

Definitely agree! Lombardo is one of the best most influential metal drummers. Plus he can be much more creative. Even with slower Beats.

[@keithnixon299]

Agreed!!

[@alexbaum2204]

One of the best ever. Few drummers define their genre the way he has. Total badass drummer and human being.

[@yankees29]

Dave is the man. He gave to the sound to this album.

[@FatFredyFreak]

This whole album, Seasons In The Abyss, hits hard. Skeletons Of Society, Expendable Youth, Dead Skin Mask, Spirit In Black, Born Of Fire, there are no bad tracks.

[@samcastilleja4346]

And it is ALWAYS good to see Jeff. RIP brother. I miss you everyday! See you on the beach and we will shake the pillars of heaven!!!

[@jackburton3149]

Well said, Sam, well said

[@thomasbianchino3116]

My band actually opened for Slayer here in Tucson their first time here which was on the South of Heaven tour circa 1989. The pit was amazing and personally was my biggest audience. The only one better woulda been when we opened for Pantera on the Vulgar Display of Power tour. Beautiful.

[@alexbaum2204]

Thomas Bianchino that is fucking awesome to be able to say those two things. Well done! Went to UofA, by the way. So few people at that school had a clue about good music, but as soon as I left the campus and got into the city scene, I found that Tucson has a really great music scene. Played drums my last three years down there in the early 2000’s. Good times. Anyway, you’re a lucky man.

[@nonserviam751]

Better? This is blasphemy and I'm dissapointed. Pantera is teenagermusic; not Slayer. Congrats., iac. Pantera is silly and it's not Slayer. I wish people would stop intimating otherwise.

[@kpuff8282]

Love that opening track on Seasons in the Abyss. It really pulls you in

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

hell yea!

[@thomasdarnell3966]

The song was very popular among soldiers in the first gulf war

[@RafaleC77th]

Thats exactly where I remember this. Soo many chocolate chips at the USO gettin ready for Desert Shield and then Storm.

[@pitviper8795]

I love the fact you have no problem saying what most wouldn't dare say in the reaction community. Slayer is the band that never changed. They are held in high regard because of that. Do Slayer - Payback. Its from 2001 but it has that anger that you will love.

[@thespookybuilding]

I've seen Slayer live 12 times. I think anyone who likes them needs to see them live at least once. They kick ass live and the energy in their performance is incredible.

[@efilnikufesina7532]

Agree, Night and day difference seeing them live.

[@samrudroff9543]

Wish I could, Rip Jeff

[@nebuchanezer]

I was there when this was filmed at the end of a Clash Of The Titans concert with Testament, Suicidal Tendancies, Megadeth & SLAYER! This was the second time they played the song that night especially to film the video.

[@inklanois]

We saw them last year and will be seeing them again in November (3rd row). They're pretty legendary. Might be fun for you to go back and watch some of the interviews with Tom Araya. Really cool guy. As a drummer, I spent incredible amounts of time trying to play like Dave Lombardo :)

[@samcastilleja4346]

I recollect I first saw them play here in 1984.... they did play together in 2010 at Sonisphere along with Megadeth and Anthrax I was there for that one and it was amazing! There was always a fan feud about who was best, but they were always on good terms with each other (kind of similar to the Slipknot/Mushroomhead thing) Need to react to Disciple.... they opened with that in May when I saw them.

[@metalgod2642]

Nothing better than Slayer live. I've been fortunate to have seen them many times love and they never disappoint.....

[@Nickel138]

You get it, bro. You get it. The only band I’ve seen more than slayer is Pantera. Every show was amazing. You would get nervous, you would get butterflies in your stomach before their show started. It was like getting in a fight. You knew you’re going to get hurt, and you’re gonna have fun doing it if you got in the mosh pit. I left the shows bloody then bruised a couple of times. Everyone was cool though, and everyone would always help you up. One of my favorite shows was seeing them with Pantera. They always had really good intros too. One show, they had a big screen with a beating heart, like from a medical video. And slowly the heart stopped beating. When the heart stopped beating they came on super aggressive, I don’t remember the song though. I don’t remember anybody arguing about Metallica and Slayer. Metallica did a different thing, and slayer stayed metal. Slayer was always more aggressive tho.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Thank you for this very descriptive comment. I felt every second of this!

[@LibertySpam]

Lucky enough to see them in 2002 in Denver. Slayer is one of few bands in my 40 years that hasn't disappointed me with a single song.

[@ravensoulmetal8466]

Wembley UK 1990, I was there, what a gig that was. Great reaction my friend.

[@jovukota4526]

It's a pure joy watching your happy face on the most violent parts. All the best TNT

[@BRENDAJASON1]

This as well as others was blasting out of the bedroom back in the day when they came...lot of crazy things went on in that bedroom too. We got our prime out when these bands were at their peak back then, their still good but they where real good for their time in the 80’s. Like everything else it’s memories now. But they belong to us and for our time as 80’s kids

[@robertblackmore703]

First concert. I was 14. The tour for the album this song is from. Slayer shows are an assault and deep dive into the darkness and evils of mankind. It’s kind of the musical equivalent of a horror movie. I was fortunate to see the original lineup with Dave on drums and Jeff (rip) on guitar.

[@Dyrtbag68]

Your maniacal laughing during the song reminds me of Tom Araya talking to anyone. Dude is always giggling at life.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

Just Subscribed to you as I have yet to be exposed to your site with my 57 year old ass. Slayer was Heavy but often misunderstood. On this song, they take a sarcastic approach of War in General!! Sometimes people need to learn to read between the lines!! Great Song and glad you covered it!!

[@jimoliver9347]

Seen Slayer 8 or 9 times, starting in 1988,very high energy, you get a chance to go see them live do it,worth it for sure and for certain

[@luislarabaquedano9512]

Seem you liked Slaaaayer! great video when Kerry King had hair and before Tom, the vocalist injured his neck because too much headbanging (he can't do anymore) pity you didn't go to one of their shows, incomparable experience with the energy of the songs multiplied many times! History says that Kerry played for a short time with Megadeth, the band of Dave Mustaine, formed after he was expelled from Metallica! a close and often conflicting relationship between their huge egos. These personal rivalries between the leaders, gave us three magnificent bands, for the benefit of thrash metal fans. Each one in its own and different style. But louders, fasters...Slaaaaayer rules! Jeff Hanneman, rest in power.

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

Kerry King Plays rhythm guitar in Rattlehead with Megadeth

[@jjs3890]

I saw slayer live during this “Seasons n the Abyss” tour. I was in the pit and it was brutal and amazing. Sepultura & Testament opened. Incredible show!

[@philiom7724]

Metal bands in the early 90s never really beefed. Everyone just did their thing and it was cool. Except Guns N Roses. They had beef with some bands like Nirvana and Metallica. No one ever said shit about Slayer. They've always been well regarded in metal.

[@Icemann11000]

The first time I saw Slayer was at MSG in NYC. They were awesome, and the crowd got out of hand, and unfortunately the Slayer set was cut short. I've never seen a band pulled off the stage in the middle of a set ... and they were never allowed to play at MSG again. I will never forget that concert.

[@sonusworld5357]

Saw them live in Bangalore India in 2012 - Awesome Do a reaction on Angel of Death, The Antichrist, Mandatory Suicide and Post Mortem -- Slayer FOREVER 🤘🤘

[@Will_Wel]

Hell yeah haven't seen anyone react to mandatory suicide yet. Or at dawn they sleep.

[@davidbenc1308]

Spot on assessments. Really liking your content. Good stuff bud.

[@jacobmcfarland8665]

I saw SLAYER for the first time in May of last year, and I have to say it was the greatest concert of my life. Shame that it was also the last time. Check out their song Hallowed Point.

[@Will_Wel]

Great reaction from my favorite band ever. The drummer Dave Lombardo is definitely in my opinion one of the best and most influential metal drummers ever. And I have been to hundreds of concerts from so many different bands and genres of music. There is nothing like a Slayer concert. No other band elicits the type of energy aggression and pure craziness that Slayer does. I've seen them many many times. Hoping to see them again on their final tour coming around soon.

[@Brandon69sea]

You gotta go see Slayer in concert. I saw them in the late 90's and it was a awesome concert. I was worried when they unfortunately lost Jeff Hanneman, but they are still going hard. As for Metallica, I stopped listening to them when I first heard the Load album. Can't wait to see Slayer in Moline, IL November 14th. 🤘🤘

[@Brandon69sea]

Yeah the Metallica self titled album wasn't heavy at all. Personally it wasn't for me, however lots of people liked it. But if I'm gonna listen to Metallica it's definitely the Master of Puppets album.

[@patroberson7116]

South of Heaven 1988 at First Av. Minneapolis MN. Killer show , I've been lucky enough to have seen them many times through the years!

[@samcastilleja4346]

So weird to see Kerry with hair on his head!!! Thanks TNT, you just made my day!!

[@xytras6451]

I think you mean so right to see him with hair. He looks wrong bald IMO

[@adamschulte4119]

I remember seeing Kerry on the clash of the titans tour and noticing how he was still holding onto what little long hair he had left. But with every head bang, you noticed that there was a huge bald spot. Saw an interview with him and Tom a few months later and he had a shaved head.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

@@adamschulte4119 Devin Townsend was the same way. He was losing his hair and ended up shaving his head.

[@prestoncassise4813]

You cracked me up when you said you felt like this song was preparing you for battle! Seen slayer 11 times ,its wild lol...but the singer will literally stop the show if he sees any bullshit going on. The light show AAAAMAZING! EVERY SHOW IS AWSOME NEVER LACKING!!!!...GOOD JOB MY BROTHER ,GOOD LUCK WITH THE CHANNEL!

[@m.ericwatson968]

It's a trilogy of sorts, Chemical Warfare, Ghosts of War and War Ensemble. I lost count how many times I've seen them live lol, first show was Reign in Blood tour 1986, and though they are known for some of the most vicious pits in metal, they're shows are also fun AF because their fans are freaking insane, most devoted fans in all of metal methinks.The Final Campaign is about to embark so if you can get the chance dont miss out, granted some fans think they're not as good since the passing of Hanneman and though Dave Lombardo is no longer drumming with them, (He's going to be touring with Misfits for their reunion tour) Paul Bostaph is obviously a superb drummer as well. Only thing to sort of equal a Slayer show is invite 100 of your wildest friends (and whomever is wearing a Slayer shirt in public lol) to your house then play a dvd at 100db + and beat the holy hell out of each other for an hour and a half haha!

[@Will_Wel]

Hell yeah saw the Reign in Blood concert at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles which is now a church.

[@terminatorcobra03]

Slayer..my all time favorite band...got my boys listening to them...I've seen em 3 times and if it wasn't for me being out of town nxt weekend I would hit both shows down here....SLAYERRRRR!

[@danielstucky3794]

During Desert Storm, fighter pilots would listen to this song to get pumped up. I remember reading that in a magazine article. But I don't remember which magazine it was in.

[@Will_Wel]

I've seen current day videos of soldiers getting pumped up before going out to do battle by listening to Slayer.

[@tomwhittaker9461]

The U.S. were the bad guys and still are. Unfortunately.

[@jdad6802]

This pumps me up every time I've listened to it since 1990

[@Metal_Archaeologist]

So far you're hitting a lot of my old favorites. This is the first Slayer song I learned on piano. Learned it on bass, my best instrument, but never mastered it. (No, I'm not that good). Keep it up. Lombardo is one of my favorite drummers. Grip Inc., the shit he's done with Mike Patton of Faith No More over the years. So versatile, fast (of course) and his inventive fills are astounding. Tom Araya isn't a very talkative frontman live. He's straight to the point, no BS. Their shows are insane... Moshing is for the young guys, though. I'm mid 40s now, so it's not for me anymore. Peace!!!

[@firestorm996]

I watched Slayer in Manchester UK on their Seasons in the Abyss tour. It was insane, no other word for it.

[@mizphit138]

Skeletons of society is my fav slayer song on this album but they’re all good

[@reverandbigshow8171]

Word has it that during operation desert storm Slayer was being played on loudspeakers across the desert in the direction of Iraqi forces. Get ready for battle boys!

[@larrysidenstickii3766]

They're going to be in tennessee Friday Oct 11 with 11 other bands

[@leddygee1896]

Slayer & Metallica... Two different animals altogether!! They actually respect each other.

[@nonserviam751]

For some sleepless reason I am weirdly reminded by T's quote: "these guys do not fuck around".

[@mathewmomin7449]

Most of the time the songs we remember from all songs are little bits of chorus but when we listen to slayer the amazing riffs and drumming is what we remember the most.

[@Deal-with-it-6]

Just update your life insurance going to a Slayer concert because it's pure chaos

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Lol

[@sle2470]

Such a great song! Especially live!

[@SexySivart77]

Another great video guy, this is one of my favorite Slayer songs. Please check out Pantera's We'll grind that axe for a long time, Revolution is my name & by demon's be driven. I don't believe any of them have been reacted by anyone else yet.

[@mattlaw8533]

Seen slayer with pantera morbid angel and static-x in 2000 in Chicago. Toataly BadAss!!!!!!!!!

[@johannesaxeman4508]

F---n insane and absolutly beautiful thrash metal!

[@jayscollops]

i was at that wembley concert in 1990. a skinny little 19 year old. powerful and crazy

[@pjsin9472]

One of my favorite Slayer songs

[@enki4589]

Slayer is my favorite of all time!!!!

[@imposs8101]

I've seen Slayer 6 times and they were always awesome, lots of energy and aggression. I also stayed in the back because people were going crazy on the floor.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Lol

[@Will_Wel]

I was like 13 for my first Slayer show. Was in the pit for all the opening bands. And had to basically run out of the pit to the bleachers when Slayer came on because it was like someone blowing on an anthill just pure chaos.

[@metalupyourass9247]

Dave Lombardo is beast for sure, absolutely love drums in this song!

[@andrewawakened628]

0:11 "There was actually a tie between Led Zeppelin and Slayer" I'm reasonably sure that this is the first time from the dawn of creation that this sentence has been spoken...

[@bechtel35]

Lmao no shit man. Like, what a combo of words.

[@jamescoleman8954]

Yeah I was very disappointed that I missed their final show hopefully they’ll come back one more time in a few years or so

[@TheIcpfan23]

Seen them in 2019 during the final command tour. They came to Raleigh NC and let me tell you bruh they fucking killed it the mosh pits was crazy their energy was insane it was awesome

[@darthyakes6047]

I’ve seen slayer 6 times. They always kill it. Some of the most savage pits ever.

[@Will_Wel]

Seen them dozens of times. And No One Compares.

[@HardKore5250]

Archspire

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Instrumentally slayer has ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITES growing up. Aggresive..melodic..(like many bands of this Era)..But Utilizing Guitar to,its Maximum.Full potential...Even..Loud ..Aggresssive music...May Require..HIGH LEVELS OF SKILL

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

I agree. Slayer is probably one of the few bands that I have listened to that can mash a combination of styles together and make it make sense.

[@stewartwilliams144]

"when victory is to survive and death is defeat".

[@skullair52]

So yea back before their Big 4 status Slayer was rarely allowed to play the same venue twice because they would get fucking destroyed!!! I've definitely seen some good friendly violent fun at Slayer sgows🤘

[@joshythehand2960]

I hate doing dishes. So I blast this song as a run the water then get in there and WASH THE FUCK OUT OF THOSE DISHES.

[@rebelt2497]

Been to a shit load of slayer shows starting back with reign in blood . the pits are a violent religious experience . one big fuckin fight . damn i miss that shit

[@jamescoleman8954]

I seen them on the world painted blood album with Anthrax, Megadeth, Testament and Exodus, awesome show

[@mirapilates]

You mentioned "feels like I'm preparing for battle" ironically I read fighter pilots were listening to this song to get pumped up during the first gulf war.

[@tomwhittaker9461]

Too bad the US were the aggressors.

[@JasonRyanWilson410]

Dave Lombardo, the drummer. Got robbed son! Then didn't pay him enough cash. You need to hear the live version in Yankees Stadium.

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Oh damn!

[@Will_Wel]

Yep he pointed out how the label was ripping them off for years. And so the label got rid of him basically.

[@s.c.5524]

Going to one of their concerts is like hanging out with a bunch of f****** crazy lunatics dude it's absolutely one of the best times you will have in your f****** life dude so I'm throwing my devil horns up for you dude and I hope you're having a great night good take care cluffy

[@pedroprado5628]

sepultura - desperate cry

[@chrismurphy2787]

Their shows are awesome I saw them when I was 15 \m/

[@efilnikufesina7532]

Might as well go all the way in and listen to the slayer wham mix...🤘🤘🤘

[@Nosferata138]

Ok, I just suggested this and seasons in the Abyss in another Slayer video...lol I see them now. I still suggest dead skin mask, I think it is an underrated one. I will look and see if I can find it, but would like to still see that one. On another band note, have you checked out any Type-O-Negative? They are slower, but heavy as hell. I rarely hear a singer with as deep a voice as Peter Steele had. Just another suggestion of what I think is a great band you should check out.👍 Black No 1, or Christian Woman would be good ones to start with. Great vids, keep em coming! 😎

[@keithgraham8588]

Don't let the lead singer fool you, he is one of the most calm, humble and nicest guys in metal. Aside from Dio of course lol You almost never catch Tom Araya without a smile or laughing in interviews.

[@deathstar7766]

You're not real. But you like metal, so you're in. Welcome to the enlightenment. Art will teach the soul. You are in, brother! Love, metalhead. We are all black.

[@yankees29]

“Scorched earth the policy, the reason for the siege.”

[@timothyraposas4265]

Man when you said preparing for battle that is the exact feeling I get especially from ghost of war. It chillingly SS Nazi style marching drum beats.

[@stopnwonow5044]

I love you reactions. You're a nice guy and don't pause the clips once and again to blaahhh, blahh, blahh.. I love that. Like.

[@socalnitro]

Most violent concert I ever attended. They have a way of touching our dark side.

[@fraserjamieson4274]

Slayer shows were magical 😈

[@largemouthhunter5014]

No comparison between Metallica & Slayer. Slayer almost no radio play , stayed true to themselves entire amazing career even without any social media or changing their sound to appease. Love and respect to Slayer 🤘🤘

[@darthdeluxe_1]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 One of the best Metal LPs on this Planet.

[@stupidpocket8610]

This is my favorite video

[@Aymungoos]

React to some testament please

[@wotanskarl192]

I second this

[@gregorycooper2048]

3rd

[@sberinghaus]

New World Order is one of my favorite albums. DNR is my favorite song from them post 80's

[@mattroxursoul]

This is an amazing song. I always think of 40k orks when I hear it now though

[@bigstevebeer]

More old school thrash you need to react to is the band Flotsam and Jetsam ( bass player who replaced Cliff Burton came from this band )

[@feralshe-male6858]

Flotsam is pretty cool, I agree!

[@michaeldrennan9932]

To add to my last comment! They are exposing the Sickness of Our Society and the World in general which is fast sinking into the Abyss!! Which BTW Another Great Tune by Slayer called "SEASON IN THE ABYSS "!! Check it Out!!

[@gregzerby7168]

Slayer..seasons in the abyss

[@warfare73]

Great reaction... greetings from Istanbul - pls react to Slayer - Spill the blood

[@Will_Wel]

Great suggestion. A nice "slower" song

[@VfB1893Slayer]

Dave Lombardo is the MVP, I like that :D

[@samlarmour]

In the 90's, most thrash bands got along fine, the only main feud I knew about was Metallica and Megadeth, because Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica and started Megadeth. Also, when you say this song feels like it's preparing you for battle, I remember seeing news reports that the US troops in Iraq would play this kind of stuff to get themselves geared up.

[@mizphit138]

DAVE Lombardo is one of the greatest drummers ever he is now with suicidal tendencies whom you would love bro lights camera revolution , and how will I laugh tomorrow are bomb albums yo

[@robertfarmer4368]

This has always been my favorite Slayer song even tho I love the others

[@alexojeda9048]

1st time I saw Slayer was on South of Heaven Tour. Got a broken nose and a hairline fracture in my upper jaw. Enough said!!! As far as comparing Slayer and Metallica, there is no comparison; never was, never will be! Slayer is the the only band from the Big 4 that remained true to their roots throughout their long career. And if you were to take both their music and create MMA fighters out of it, the Slayer fighter would wipe the floor with the Metallica one. Outside of some of the German thrash bands like Kreator, Slayer was the hardest hitting, most aggressive band to tour the face of the Earth.

[@wotanskarl192]

Think Desert Storm when you listen to this one. The slayer/metallica thing is honestly pretty minor in the grand scheme of metal fandom feuds, but it did become more pronounced after metallica released the black album, and started going all classic rock (thanks hetfield). I hate to be that guy but you should really check out Chemical Warfare from War at the Warfield dvd

[@Will_Wel]

Hell yeah one of the greatest songs of all times.

[@marcooyarzun7268]

I've been in every one of there shows! They are fuck'n great!!

[@BongEyedBastard]

Awesome

[@j.r.j.r.4911]

When guitars sound like machine guns u KNOW ur hearing SLAYER!!

[@MorbidAngel31775]

🤣🤣😂😂😅 so true

[@MorbidAngel31775]

213 off Slayers Divine Intervention is Killer.