Theatre Kid Reacts to Slayer: Raining Blood

[@CharisSellick]

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[@crafty1096]

Not the full song and wrong drummer. The original drummer Dave Lombardo is the best. The band admits they play the song slower because the other drummers can’t play it. Dave has been in the group out of the group and in. The other band members are jealous because he’s often cited as one 9f the best drummers of all time but they don’t get that recognition for guitar, bass vocals et cetera

[@michaelherber3085]

😅 Z 😊😊

[@williamyates694]

T a band called TESTAMENT! 💯

[@marcialsalas8660]

Reacciona a Slayer. War ensemble, Live.

[@Michael97Moore]

You're not human if you don't head bang to this song 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@GTHESNAKEXBOX]

I've headbanged so hard to Slayer I had bruises on my chest and my chin 😂😂😂

[@seanjames5799]

I agree 💯 with you.

[@crafty1096]

This version is not good, off and slower because it’s not Lombardo. Plus it’s not the full song. Jon Dette was the one that came closest to Lombardo.

[@416TreasureHunters]

You are... Unhuman! SLAYER!!!

[@jeremymiller3800]

@@crafty1096 it is Lombardo

[@aboutthemetal8783]

The way dave lombardo wrote the drum parts and how he played them made everything he recorded with them sound as if its on the edge of catastrophy , such a brilliant drummer.

[@HeimirTomm]

Best thrash metal drummer ever. Not only that, he's a musician.

[@aboutthemetal8783]

@@HeimirTomm spot on.

[@chaospoet]

God I miss this band. I know they've only been retired for a few years now but every time I hear them I want to see them again so badly! Some of the wildest shows I've ever been to.

[@marktaylor7162]

Incredible live band. Seen them seven or eight times over the years.

[@chaospoet]

@@marktaylor7162 I saw them 4 times and only the first time was with Jeff on guitar back in the 90s.

[@aaronpatterson4791]

I feel ya man, I saw them with my Dad during the Farewell Tour with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth and Lamb of God. Hell of a show!

[@chaospoet]

@@aaronpatterson4791 I saw that show too. Talk about heavy hitters!

yes sir i agree its the wildest show i´ve ever been too, i saw them in santiago the farewell tour along with kreator and antrhax , the only time i´ve saw them live

[@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953]

I find this song so beautiful it literally chokes me up. I was 20 in 1986 when I first heard Slayer’s “Reign in Blood” and it filled the musical void I’d been looking for until that point. God bless Slayer for the gift they’ve given us all.

[@karlbecker8775]

Slayer's Seasons In The Abyss is my fav from them. Def worth a listen.

[@jaredfarney675]

I agree. It's my favorite Slayer album 🤘🏻

[@drake8168]

That whole album is a masterpiece.

[@ScoutReaper-zn1rz]

My favorite from that album is Skeletons of Society.

[@jakecarroll5]

I could not stop listening to thrash metal ever. The riffs and drum beats make you feel invincible !

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Tom Araya's voice is one of the most unique in metal and Slayer were one of the most influential, vicious, powerful bands in all metal history, and one of my absolute favorites. The studio rendition of "Angel of Death" (from the same album this song is on) has one of the most bloodcurdling, inhuman shrieks you'll ever hear on it. I won't tell you when it is, but you'll know it when you hear it, trust me.

[@oleblue73]

I've heard that the shriek was improvised out of joking frustration with a producer or sound engineer.

[@MaskedRiderChris]

@@oleblue73 Close; Araya himself has commented on how Rick Rubin wanted him to add something to that intro, and as he was messing around with different things, that scream just came out of nowhere. Rubin freaked out and said "Yeah, do that again!!!" and he couldn't! It was just one of those mad, inspired moments that came and went out of nowhere, the way he told it.

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

Their first 3 albums were brutally heavy ❤

[@stevenhenry5267]

All of their albums are brutal.

[@xXxGR33NDR3AMSxXx]

Slayer is such an iconic band, and this song slaps 😂 You're right in the wheelhouse of the era when metal vocals started becoming what they are today. Cradle of filth and cannibal corpse hit the scene just a few years after raining blood was released. I personally love cradle of filth lol

[@reyesalvarezraul]

That video is from the concert Decade of Aggression 1990 -91 and originally there were 2 songs - the first one is Raining Blood and then was at minute 5:31 Black Magic but they cut it fast . Check Black Magic .

[@kaknazebali6073]

Well, in this particular video you checked TWO songs instead of one, the second song is called Black Magic and it starts in 5:34, but then video cuts. ))

[@RobertJuzstone]

It's actually a two song 'mash up' Raining Blood & Black Magic, that sadly in this video cuts off after the start of Black Magic

[@bradstewart7495]

Hi, I hope you're doing well. I'm glad I discovered your channel. You're fun to watch react to bands that I grew up listening to. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos in the future. Pantera, Faith No More, Lacuna Coil and Ghost are some of my favourite bands. Take Care.

[@Zseventyone]

Nice version choice! “Black Magic” intro as outro.

[@raydurz]

I think Scott Ian (the guitarist for Anthrax) once called the music that Slayer played "The soundtrack to Hell"

[@DRAONWEED]

You are right about Vocalists having to develop their technique or burn out their voice. The earliest example of a metal scream was in a song called "Fast as a shark" from Accept back in 1983. This song is funny then heavy. That whole album is awesome.

[@venturefar2851]

AWESOME !! I have been a Hard Rock fan since I was in grade school it has always been my favorite genre. I have rocked out to all of the great bands and nothing makes my adrenaline rush like Metal ! I love everything about it. ROCK OUT !!!

[@sumonjamal1653]

They didn't play the full song 'Raining blood'... This concert, they ended w/ Tom Araya saying, "...now I shall reign in blood!" And then Slayer went straight into the opening of the next song, 'Black magic' (which u heard the intro to)... Slayer would shred through their live set w/ few breaks between songs. This was filmed before guitarist Kerry King shaved his head bald in 1994 (he has hair here 😂) Slayer were teenagers when they formed the band in 1981 in a garage w/ Kerry King (guitar), Jeff Hanneman (guitar) and Dave Lombardo (drums)... Tom Araya (bass & vocals) fronted the band. They played heavy metal covers at first... of British metal bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden... The band started playing faster when guitarist Jeff Hanneman got into punk rock - bands like D.R.I... The Misfits ... Minor Threat... and wanted those frantic rhythms in their songs. Slayer also saw Metallica play in L.A. in 1982 and were in awe... They wanted to emulate them, but w/ a darker image & edge like Venom, Mercyful Fate... They recorded their first album 'Show no mercy' in 1983, inspired by horror fiction and movies... it was followed by the EP 'Haunting the chapel'... and album 'Hell awaits' in 1985. As thrash metal started to gain popularity, producer Rick Rubin signed Slayer in 1986 to his label Def American and recorded their iconic album 'Reign in blood'... It was a controversial release w/ lyrics about the holocaust and serial killers... It was also the fastest metal record in history till that point. The next album 'South of Heaven' in 1988 took down the speed but none of the controversy... 'Seasons in the abyss' in 1990 put Slayer at the top of the thrash metal game (just behind Metallica and Megadeth) and the brutality of their concerts was legendary. The 90's started out promising, despite the firing of drummer Dave Lombardo in 1992... Paul Bostaph (drums) joined for the 'Divine intervention' album in 1994, and did the punk covers album 'Undisputed attitude' in 1996... But their 1998 album 'Diabolus in musica' was something of a disappointment as Slayer's popularity declined in the 90's... They returned w/ 'God hates us all' in 2001 and began to take off again, when Paul Bostaph quit again... Original drummer Dave Lombardo rejoined Slayer in 2002 to tour and the original Slayer was back on to w/ 2 successful albums - 'Christ illusion' (2006) and 'World painted blood' (2009). However, the problems began to pile up by 2011... Tom Araya had back surgery and was limited in mobility... Then, guitarist Jeff Hanneman was infected w/ a flesh-eating bacteria that put him out of action in 2011... Exodus guitarist Gary Holt began touring in his place. Financial disagreements led to drummer Dave Lombardo quitting Slayer in 2012... In 2013, Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died from liver cirrhosis after years of alcohol abuse. Paul Bostaph (drums) rejoined Slayer and Gary Holt (guitar) became a permanent member as Slayer went back on tour and released their last album 'Repentless' in 2015... In 2018, Slayer announced that they would embark on their run of farewell shows and would end their career in 2019.

[@69quato]

That's a nice summary! The one point that is argued about since time began is , if Metallica caused Slayer "to emulate" them. That might be true in a way that Slayer might have been inspired to go for it and stop worrying about if they can get a record deal out of it. But I very much doubt they changed or were heavily influenced artistically by Metallica. There's no debate that Metallica always have been the most popular band of the three you mentioned, but all of them went pretty different directions with their sound in my oppinion. Slayer were the most Punk and the door openers to Death Metal and Grind Core, Megadeath the most elaborate in arrangements and guitar ... artistry in solos (let's say) and thus closest to established Metal at the time (imho they kicked off most of the cleaner Speed Metal) , while Metallica might have hit the sweet spot in a mix of rawness and classic Metal structure and gave birth to most of the Nu Metal in the 90s. Let's face it - for a decade most bands tried to be Metallica with a twist (as far as success goes) and everyone and their dog argued if Metallica sold out to the man in the 90s , while Slayer were seen as the "real keepers" and always maintained a cult status as the "heaviest and steadiest" of the originators with a very specialised fandom compared to Metallica. Megadeath lost a lot of relevance towards the Millenium imho - maybe because they were much less distinguished from the pack in style than the other 2 . Unfortunately the same as Anthrax (who I love) and whose most memorable contribution to the anals of Metal might being one parent of "Speak English or die" (S.O.D.) and their collab with Public Enemy. Imho Anthrax kicked open the door and influenced very much of 90s Metal but rarely get credited for it. Sorry for the rambling lecture xD - I got carried away...

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@69quato From Slayer's Kerry King himself: "...they (Metallica) were ahead of us by at least 16 months to a year. They were doing originals and we were still doing covers. I think we opened for Metallica with Mustaine, I can’t recall, but I know me and Dave definitely saw them in a club and we were blown away by Mustaine. Still to this day, he’s a fucking great guitar player. It was very awesome, it wasn’t big clubs, you could see from anywhere, and I was very enamored with seeing Mustaine play these insane leads and James [Hetfield] playing these insane rhythms and barking out these lyrics. It was way more extreme than what I thought metal was or could be, it was like another arm of it, so to speak. We all came out around the same time, but Metallica certainly influenced me.” 'We played in Reverb Land, for lack of a better term. And the reverb was the first thing Rubin took out. When we heard the mix (for 'Reign in blood') we were like, "Why didn't we think of that before?" ' "I’ve always been a big Venom fan, and I think that a cross between Venom, Judas Priest and Metallica kind of made Slayer what Slayer is.” (The late) Jeff Hanneman: "At that time, we always listened to Metallica and Megadeth to see what they were doing, but one thing about me and Kerry is that we get bored of riffs really quick." I rest my case... 😈

[@69quato]

@@sumonjamal1653 Point taken. Still a stretch to boil that down to "they wanted to emulate them". Sounds a bit simplyfied - don't you think?

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@69quato What more do u want than straight from their mouths? (It's 'simplified', dingus... and yes, it is that simple) Slayer were in their teens when Metallica were getting started (they were 2 - 3 yrs younger, except for Araya)... Kerry King even did early shows w/ Megadeth in 1984. So yes, in the early days (1983 - '85) Slayer were trying to emulate Metallica, Venom and Mercyful Fate... Remember, they were also huge Judas Priest fans, and hardcore punk rock inspired them to play faster... It wasn't until they met Exodus in 1984 when they were told to ditch the makeup and props (and they did!) because it worked better in the thrash metal scene... Overkill did the same theatrics in the early 80's before they were inspired by Metallica to go in a thrash metal direction and image. Also, bands like Anvil, Motley Crue and Accept do not get the credit they deserve for inspiring what became thrash metal... People in the metal scene were into Motorhead... but Anvil's 'Metal on metal' was a record that showed the potential of playing heavy, fast & loose... Motley Crue were loud and crude, and James Hetfield of Metallica was an early fan (Lars hated them) ... Accept's 4th album 'Restless and wild' in 1982 was a huge step forward for metal, especially the song 'Fast as a shark'... (That was the song Charlie Benante of Anthrax played at his audition). Metallica were an amazing live band in the early days, and there was a reason why they got so big so fast between 1983 and 1986... People now can hardly believe that Metallica was the band that inspired Slayer and Anthrax... but they did. It was their proximity to the bands of those days...

[@bottishg]

@@69quato i freaking loved how they combined those two classic songs in that brillant way !!

[@vicegripp]

The performances are probably the best aspect for you as a live stage artist. 💯🙏🤙

[@robsteries]

it's 'the sound of Freedom' !

[@sheldonnicholl3599]

Seasons in the Abyss by Slayer will give you a good indication of how technical, fast, and aggressive Slayer can be. Plus, it's one of their best songs, imo.

[@jalexander1105]

Came across this in my feed. I never thought I'd see a Slayer video and cute ducks and stuff, but here I am!

[@rodwilliams4170]

Ice T from Body Count is a massive Slayer fan and they do a killer cover of this song

[@kutchini27]

It’s not only raining blood , it’s also the intro to black magic . Slayer is raw and aggressive, not many normal ppl will get it because that part of their brain is not existing

[@mikekohutek6329]

Those are 2 of the best guitarist duo you will ever see. They were flawless

[@stevenhenry5267]

No.

[@madjock-ig5bv]

Have a look for Tom Araya (the bassist/singer) interviews to see how he looks like Santa now😂😂

[@anthonysoley7121]

Hello. I really enjoyed your reaction to the kings of thrash Slayer of their classic live video Reign in blood.

[@CharisSellick]

Just you wait for Friday 👀

[@frankromero5782]

The best description I’ve heard was that this is the soundtrack to hell….makes sense to me.

[@guitarzen5999]

And Slayer is the house band

[@SotonCueMan]

Always glad that although there's a Stairway to Heaven, there's a Highway to Hell!! LOL!

[@NtGuilty_Adios]

Welcome to SLAYER world baby !!!!!

[@TheBadpete669]

Saw them live back in the mid 80s with Venom.... Great show... Those were the days

[@dennypayne]

Nice reaction, but as others have pointed out this was a super truncated version of this song. The original ending is even more delightfully unhinged 😀 I would recommend hitting the "back 10 seconds" button whenever you pause, too. You're ending up missing some killer transitions and breakdowns from pausing right when the riff changes (I noticed this in a couple of other songs as well).

[@CharisSellick]

I can somehow always find the moment right before the breakdown lol But it’s that or talk over it 🤷‍♀️

[@dennypayne]

@@CharisSellick yeah I think it's still a good idea to pause and say what you're going to say instead of talking over it, but if you then back up 5 or 10 seconds instead of starting right from the same spot, you'll catch more coolness 🙂 (and there's a button specifically to do that)

[@crafty1096]

This is not Lombardo so the song is totally off. The other bad members were always jealous of the recognition he got as one of the best drummers of all time.

[@moz2007]

My universe....... My youth is being laid out on a reaction video channel by a theater kid.... I do truly enjoy your content!

[@winylowaryba]

After last scream Raining blood next song was start. They connect them together live at that times.

[@laurenfazenbaker9777]

Yep...this was Raining Blood / Black Magic

[@benz3685]

I was at this concert and I can pick my smiling face out of 3 of the b&w pics they flash to at the beginning of the video 🤘🏻

[@ericjeffery7054]

Saw them several times, my fave was the "Root of all Evil" tour :D

[@michaellazor5667]

I remember when that video premiered in 1991. It blew me away. Been a fan ever since. Saen them live many times.

[@GeorgeSmart-b4e]

My favorite metal band. Seen them live 11 times from Lewistom, Me. to Tampa, Fl.

[@donniehowattzer2759]

This song comes on. You are going to move your head in a little headbanging motion. Guaranteed!

[@LibertySpam]

I got to see Slayer in 03 with Mastodon as an opener. Incredible show!

[@vancemeyer5112]

Thats last little part where where he was riding the hi hat was the beginning to another some called Black Magic

[@Damien_D1977]

Been headbanging to SLAYER for almost 40 years

[@dustincarter7736]

You say it's unhinged, but really..... its SUPER tight and perfect.

[@lucypoopies]

5:28 actually begins a different track of theirs called "Black Magic".

[@syedsyaffiq5896]

National anthem of metal music

[@MrJOKERZ68]

I seen SLAYER in 1991 and when it was their turn to come on they played the into for about 10 minutes just the drums and when it hit the place went wild

[@slayer5813]

@5:35 is the beginning of the song "Black Magic", Slayer's next song during that concert in which they overlapped into the ending of RNB. She should've played the studio version of Raining Blood so that she would've heard the massive guitar leads in the outro.

[@blueberrypie8691]

Seen these guys twice during seasons tour 90/91, first time somebody tried to sell me crack ahhh good memories :P

[@GhoulishGrinMedia]

That thumbnail! 😂 It looks like she’s watching puppies frolicking in a field of grass!

[@CharisSellick]

It’s basically the same thing

[@randallgamino2600]

Great reaction to the mighty Slayer! You have to react to "Angel of Death". That is personally my fave Slayer track!

[@georgeglekas8232]

The ending was another epic track "Black Magic"

[@catmanduu66]

I saw them in concert in 2003 and during this song it literally rained blood on the band and stage.

[@yajiniwa]

Last bit at the end is the start of Black Magic... a different song, that's why it cuts out of nowhere.

[@extaxt9847]

The intro to Black Magic at the end there

[@shatteredstiks7392]

That full video was reign In Blood goes into black magic back to the ending of reign in blood

[@michaelbuttner4262]

My start as a Metalhead was 1980 , that is normal Music for me , today with over 55 years with still long hair , i got the same strong love to Heavy Metal Music ‐---- SLAAAAYYYERRRR !

[@tolissis5702]

The second song is called ,''Black Magic''-in the cut, a very strong song

[@DRAONWEED]

I have to laugh at the reality of my generation. This song was first released in late 1986, my Sr year of high school, thrash metal, mosh pits were a Friday night heavy drinking & fist fights were a recreational sport. Ahhhh ...... The 80s, I do miss them. Enough waffling. Another band from this circa {Vio-Lence} the song is called "Calling in the Coroner" All of these thrash bands had something in common, they slipped on a banana peel & broke their give a sh't. 😇😝😈🙉🙈🙊

[@Larry_TheCableGuy]

So glad I grew up listening to these guys. I couldn’t wait for the next LP to be released. I would run to Waxie Maxie’s or Camelot Music, get the new album and play it over and over! I still have every one of them. Great band!!

[@jeremygagne8631]

This is the best live version of Raining Blood

[@monsterk7603]

Unhinged, euphoric and a simultaneous release and infusion of energy. All at once. \,,/

[@SRIrwinkill]

when you got time, check the rest of that. They went to a song called Black Magic and that track has some really good momentum with the solos

[@TonyTee79]

This is favorite live version of this song. It's not the whole video though. There's another song they transition to called 'Black Magic'.

[@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653]

That song "ending" you seemed to really rock out to is actually the beginning of my fav Slayer song. "Black Magic".

[@michaelraven4377]

This is my favourite song ever and my missus is upset I’m having it played loud as hell at my funeral

[@BCvictoria]

I fuxking love SLAYER!!!! 🤘🥰

[@peridjolevlam4299]

That last part was the beginning of another song 'Black magic'.The cut off the crazy solo of Raining Blood

[@edk8459]

Trapped in purgatory A lifeless object, alive Awaiting reprisal Death will be their acquittance The sky is turning red Return to power draws near Fall into me, the sky's crimson tears Abolish the rules made of stone

[@pyroman6000]

The blonde haired guitarist- Jeff Hanneman- wrote most of the lyrics, and a lot of the music. He died several years back, after being stung by a scorpion! These guys have a LOT of great songs. Their lyrics tended to be darker than those of the other Big 4 (5, if you include Exodus) dealing with the occult, serial killers, etc. I was watching an interview a while back with Kerry King of Slayer, and Scott Ian of Anthrax. The question about groupies was asked, and Kerry was like "I WISH we'd had groupies! Our shows were all dudes!" You should try Testament. I'd love to see your reaction to Chuck Billy's voice! That dude was BORN to sing metal! They have a pretty healthy catalog of great songs, too.

[@IJFlores]

It wasn’t a scorpion what stung him, it was a venomous spider. But that wasn’t what killed him. It was the drink that did. Liver cirrhosis is what got him in the end.

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

My all time favorite band!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andrewstoops2539]

Slayer tells stories in pretty much all their songs. Please try more songs with lyrics so you know what they are saying. You might turn into a metalhead 😁

[@AW11-e4h]

There’s Thrash, then there’s Slayer Thrash 🤘🤘

[@enki4589]

Best. Band. Ever!

[@SERGIOLEME10]

SLAYER representa para o mundo 🌎 todo o poder e a fúria do METAL NORTE AMERICANO 👊

[@MattyNoNose]

You should hear his voice on the early albums. He can scream.

[@stephenkiszenia79]

What is she even trying to say? SLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ScoutReaper-zn1rz]

Check out Spill the Blood by Slayer. The drums are the standout in that track.

[@GrayNeko]

Tom Araya has this amazing ability to make every single word understandable, ish... fair is fair, but no matter how harried his voice gets, you can always pick out what he's saying. That's a fucking gift!

[@markgiordonello6710]

welcome to slayer...the greatest thrash band ever!

[@isolatedmortalityband5718]

I'm currently learning how to do vocal fry-For the vocal distortion.

[@williamkramer9731]

So happy I got to see them before Jeff passed.... Holt was wonderful when I seen them, but Jeff was always the top guy in my book

[@chaospoet]

Same. Only saw Jeff once but I'll never forget it.

[@drej1714]

I saw that your live in Baltimore back in 1991. Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer on one ticket for $20!!! Miss those days!!!

[@jmswilliams70]

i always loved this vid and how they segued into black magic she shouldl've watched the whole thing tbh.

[@jimgardner1306]

The best part of Slayer is definitely their singy-songy parts!

[@christophernichols1379]

There is Slayer, and then there is everyone else. "Angel of death," is a must, if you want to experience the genre. It's not only a genuine headbanger, but tells an important bit of history, lost on this coddled generation. Studio version, with lyrics, a must. This might hit home with you.

[@416TreasureHunters]

SLAYER!

[@joeljones8066]

the end of this video was them playing the intro to the song Black Magic... they didn't actually finish playing Raining Blood

[@TheStrayHALOMAN]

This song is about Demons invading heaven and going to war with Angels, that's why it's called Raining Blood.

[@enki4589]

Slayer is controlled chaos!!!

[@Lucifurion]

Been to a million shows and nothing in this world is like the middle of a Slayer pit. Saw them four times, including their farewell tour. Greatest band of all time, prove me wrong 🤘

[@hafadude69]

Not unhinged. Organize chaos.

[@Peridolin]

Their album South of Heaven is their greatest achievement.

[@Drewnonymous]

Wish black magic didn’t get cut off at the end 😢

[@billpreston8421]

So that video was Reign In Blood then went into a different song (Black Magic)

[@mojaveranger9680]

My fav song from slayer is Ghosts of War.super heavy.its also my neighbors favorite song whether they like it or not.

[@johnspartan3465]

Slayer rule! So underrated but metal wouldn’t be what it is today without the big 3

[@HenrikFrejasFar]

This is one of the bands that inspired Ice T to create Body Count ... You should see Ice T's cover of Raining Blood as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGre394Zr-Yd8Usi=gjtC4myuLgSb00Mt

[@CharisSellick]

WHAT 👀

[@mirthenary]

Gooood. Now listen to Belphegor and your transition to the dark side will be complete

[@TheReuby667]

The first "growl" vocals I think I heard was Sepeltura and the first "scream" type was Cradle of Filth you might also like these/want to react?

[@jonathanrogers1714]

Ah bummer hoping it would be longer 😢