In the spirit of Slayer's Reign in Blood (one of the best speed-metal albums of all time that zips by in 28 blissful minutes) here is a very short review of the new Slayer offering, World Painted Blood
This is the best Slayer record in a long time, and maybe the best since Seasons In the Abyss. WPB hurtles along at a breakneck pace, with the occasional slowdowns into solid groove metal. The star of this carnival of carnage is Tom Araya, whose vocals are a study in stentorian fury. When he sings matter-of-factly about murder in "Snuff", his conviction is chilling. When he howls "It's all about the motherfucking oil" in "Americon" and slings razor-sharp venom in "Hate Worldwide" there is no doubting the sincerity, pain and rage in his vocals.
Slayer's twin lead tandem of Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman only get better with age, playing riffs and solos at murderous speed in a Jackson Pollock-like frenzy of musical ideas. Certain bands wish they had the chops and songwriting skills on display here. Dave Lombardo reminds listeners of why he's a legendary metal drummer and why Slayer sounds so much better with him pounding out his crack-fuelled snare shots and Neil Peart on energy-drinks drum fills. Also, the band sounds phenomenally live, this is supremely difficult music played with razor-sharp precision and no mercy whatsover.
In other words, it's
Brutal. Brilliant. Buy it, spin it, and learn something, kids.
Oh and if you don't believe me, you can listen to the whole thing streaming here for free.
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