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Dateline: January 31, 2026. Jeff Hanneman would have turned 62 today. So here's a rerun of a spotlight episode about Jeff. This one looks at his creative output on & after after the polarizing Diabolus in Musica album. Diabolus was the last Slayer record that Jeff creatively dominated. In my Slayer fan surveys, Diabolus is fans least favorite, by A LOT — like 36% of fans say it's their least favorite. After this LP, Jeff's counts in the credits take a big dip for a long time. Was it the end of him as a creative force? And if so, was it because the chilly reception hurt his feelings. I take a look at the metrics-numbers-stats, break 'em down, and draw some conclusions. Unlike most of the episodes, this one was original material I researched for the podcast. Now it's one 12 bonus chapters in the audiobook. The best place to get the audiobook is SlayerBook.Bandcamp.com. It's other places too. Here's another episode about Jeff too. It's about his memorial. A lot of people said moving things about the man. TALKIN' SLAYER will return for season 4, probably in May. In the meantime, Season(s) 3 is exclusively for Patreon supporters. The newish 4th edition of my Slayer band biography, "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... or, How F*kin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss" was updated after the reunion, massively expanded, thoroughly overhauled, and rewritten so it's easier to read — both in format and writing style. Check it out at... SlayerBooks.com and / or The Ajna Offensive F[ARG]IN' SLAYER. JEFF RIP.

BACK. This is Talkin' Slayer, episode #88 of 55. (If you don't count Season 3, which goes to Patreon supporters only.) Happy holidays if you're holidaying. Today's topics are: The new SLAYER 66 2/3... audiobook is here. I tell you all about it. Then you get some enhanced reruns... We talk Kerry King. We talk Jeff Hanneman. Then we talk Kerry King more. The SLAYER 66 2/3... audiobook features 12 bonus chapters that are not in the book itself. (The book features 72 chapters, so that's a fair amount of bonus material.) You can get it cheap at... SlayerBook.Bandcamp.com ... Use the code cyberslayage for 25% off its already-low price. At 6623 Press / Möstly Thîngs Audiö, OUR PRICES ARE INSANE... CRIMINALLY! You want this EPIC METAL SAGA ready to go on your phone for your holiday commute. Don't get caught in a snowstorm at the airport without it. Anyhow... ⁠⁠Click here for the new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every episode, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — all four versions. TALKIN' SLAYER is deeply researched, written, rewritten, mostly rehearsed, lightly edited, and ad-free, with a little production value. Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can order autographed books here, or pre-order the audiobook. GRATITUDE.

Episode #87 of 55. Today's topic is a show report from Slayer's mini-festival in Hershey, PA 20 September 2025. It was their final show of the year, lucky #6. The full day of kick-@ss featured sets by Exodus, the Cavalera Conspiracy, Power Trip, Suicidal Tendencies, Knocked Loose, and F.N. Slayer. And I tell ya all about it. Get ready for the sights, the sounds, the scene, the smells, and all the hot sensations. This is a long episode, nearly 60 minutes. If you just want to hear the Slayer part, jump to the 29-minute mark. This week, Ferris is not reading from his newly, extensively overhauled and expanded Slayer book, "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... or, How F*kin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss," which is available in three different lengths / sizes, plus a mostly-color ebook. In most of the other episodes, that's what he does. Mostly. This is the final episode of Talkin’ Slayer, Season 2. We’ll return with season Four in early 2026. And when we do, we might not be on Spotify, because of Spotify’s various and sundry f*kery and assorted acts of f@keration. So keep your antenna up. You can keep updated for free at Patreon: Patreon.com/SlayerBook Until season 4, Patreon supporters can hear season 3, weekly, for less than $1 an episode. Until now, free listeners got every other episode. For season 3, free listeners get none. DEEZ NOTES... things referenced in the show PHOTOS: Like 80 pictures I took at the show, randomly shuffled VIDEO: Slayer's full set VIDEO: Exodus' set... some VIDEO: Cavalera Conspiracy's full set VIDEO: Power Trip's full set VIDEO: Suicidal's full set VIDEO: Knocked Loose's full set AUDIO: Exodus' Let There Be Blood, a re-recording of Bonded, featuring Rob Dukes on vocals AUDIO: ⁠Let There Be Blood album on Spotify⁠ AUDIO: Knocked Koose’s “Mistakes Like Fractures” VIDEO: Slayer cover Exodus' "Strike of the Beast" in 2013 ⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — all four versions. Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can order autographed books here, or pre-order the audiobook. GRATITUDE.

Back. We are talkin' Slayer. This week's topic is the Great Hanneman Gear Grab: What happened to Jeff's guitar collection, mostly, and why, and how? Tune in. And unless you're a Patreon supporter, this is pretty much the end of Talkin' Slayer, Season 2: New Sh*t Has Come To Light. The episode wraps with some details on what's next in coming months. Plus a few words of gratitude and memoriam for friends past and present. Chris McMaster and Walter Novak RIP. DEEZ NOTES, as referenced in the show: Slayer's classic "War Ensemble" video, featuring Jeff's Punk Rock Jackson guitar. What I'd give for a full video of the show. Slayer's "Bloodline" video. Tween shredder phenomenon Maya Neelakantan tells how Kathryn Hanneman gave her one of Jeff's guitars. Broken Hope's "The Meek Shall Inherit Sh*t," one of the songs written & performed with Jeff Hanneman guitars, from the Mutilated and Assimilated album. Jeremy Wagner talks about the Jeff Hanneman Guitar Estate, plus his influence. Hanneman talks to an ESP video crew. You've seen this before. It bears repeating. Spotify: Me on the Booked on Rock podcast, with host and strong dude Erich Senich. It's a Slayer 101 talk, runtime 39:00. Apple: Me on the Booked on Rock podcast, with host and strong dude Erich Senich. It's a Slayer 101 talk, runtime 39:00. Me on the Bleachmouth Postscript podcast, talking about my top 5 Slayer songs, plus plenty of unrelated stuff, from research citations to Mad Magazine. Runtime about 2 hours. Larry's most metal band, Persistent Aggressor. The Walter Novak photo book. Joel McIver's Cliff Burton biography. ALSO, ALSO... Want to support the show and / or book? Here's three ways: Get it from a cool indie outlet like the Ajna Offensive, which specializes in metal, true crime, and occultism. ⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — all four versions. Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can order autographed books here, or pre-order the audiobook. GRATITUDE.

This week's topic: We have set lists from the last few shows, with a detailed report from our dude in London, Kevin Gale. BANISHED FROM THIS DYING WORLD, THE LORD OF GALE AWAITS!! It's read by your pal Ferris, who provides some additional commentary. ALSO... Video: The entire London set: Not pro shot, sound muffled, but very up-close. Video: The entire London set: Worse sound, not as close, not bad tho. Video: Live in Quebec: "Die by the Sword" and "Hell Awaits." Sound isn't great; awesome nonetheless. And that stage show! Video: Playlist comp of all the Quebec clips that were available of this posting. ALSO, ALSO... The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — all four versions. Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . GRATITUDE.

SHORT SHARP SHOCK MINI-EPISODE Today's topics are 2) A recap of Slayer's righteous return to the stage 3 July 2025 in Cardiff, Wales... including the setlist. 1) Some speculation on what comes next. And 3) commentary on it all. DEEZ NOTES, as referenced in the show: One Slaytanic playlist of pretty much the entire Cardiff show, plus all other video available at the moment, including alternate angles and takes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udwtTElHXPM&list=PLAnZUI4s4LrJHDgS-7EObx_eikCoGeIOu Episode 61 of Talkin' Slayer, in which I recapped the band's first reunion show, in Chicago, 2024. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zz29hNdcHJGBytpiPscXv?si=1fbea994fd244fdf #Slayer #Cardiff #Wales #CardiffGiant #BackToTheBeginning #BlackSabbath #Sabbath #Slayer2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠⁠⁠ — all four versions. Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . GRATITUDE.

LAST WEEK, Patreon supporters got a super long chapter about the era around World Painted Blood, the final album with musical mastermind Jeff Hanneman. THIS WEEK'S TOPIC is the Big Four American Thrash Metal Bands. You’re getting  two chapters about the boys... ALL the boys. The rivals. The allies. The frenemies. All of the above. United and strong. Mostly. Press play and hear the new & improved versions of chapters 43 and 44 from the MONSTORIOUSLY EMBIGGENED unofficial band biography, "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... or, How F*kin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss," by your pal and host, D.X. Ferris. Can you truly compare the careers of Metalica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax? Yes, you can. And we do. Get ready for metrics, advanced SLAYERMETRICS — it's a thing — superlatives, statistics, facts, hallmarks, career highs, questionable lows, and other dubious distinctions. It all ends with the Big Four Bands on the same stage, at the same time, playing the same song… sorta. And, yes, we get into whether the term "Big Four" is appropriate. DEEZ NOTEZ: ...are from the endnotes in the book. The ebook features these sources as live links. It's better than TV... if anything can be better than TV, that is. VIDEO: “Paul Bostaph Slayer with Phil Demmel.” Video of band performing “Hell Awaits” with very temporary fill-in guitarist Phil Demmel, in late 2018. The video is one steady shot from behind Holt’s drum kit. No vocals are audible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B34krQvPv_Q VIDEO: “Metallica 11/09/86 Anaheim CA @ Jezebels Full Concert.” Video of Metallica’s first show with Jason Newsted. Video quality is bad; the performance is breathtaking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKd13jVxPrY&t=3278s VIDEO: Soundwave TV. “Slayer Interview: Soundwave TV 2011.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJRXU1gUqsY READIN': “Readers’ Poll: The Top 10 Metal Bands of All Time.” Rolling Stone, 2 November 2011. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/readers-poll-the-top-10-metal-bands-of-all-time-13744/ READIN': Singer, Quentin Thane. “The 38 Greatest Heavy Metal Bands.” Forbes. 28 September 2024. Online: https://www.forbes.com/sites/entertainment/article/metal-bands/ READIN': “Top 50 Metal Bands of All Time.” Loudwire staff. 20 July 2016: https://loudwire.com/top-metal-bands-of-all-time/ VIDEO: “Slayer at Sonisphere in Poland.” Posted 18 June 2010, by user NMETV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-xieeESxTI VIDEO: “James Hetfield with Slayer.” Jeff patiently tolerates Jaymz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z50PVHIM00E VIDEO: The Big Four — barely — jam together, playing "Am I Evil?" at Sofia, Bulgaria. The gave Dave Lombardo a drum. A drum. Barely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__j5Z_WcVgE NOT UNRELATED: Co-ed UK blackened thrash crüe Chupacabra, the 2023 Fortified With Ashes EP. Featuring Talkin' Slayer Riffmaster General SAVAGE Nige Savage⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠⁠ — all four versions. If you want to buy an autographed copy of the new 4th edition of the book, reach out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠⁠ . GRATITUDE.

Today's topic is Christ Illusion, the 2006 reunion album by Slayer's classic lineup. And when it's over, I drop some flowers for the late, great Sacha Jenkins. DEEZ NOTES Shownotes... things referenced in the show... mostly: Audio: From Christ Illusion: “Black Serenade,” original version. Audio: “Black Serenade,” take 2. Video: Slayer's Grammy-Winning "Eyes of the Insane" Audio: Slayer's Grammy-winning "Final Six" Video: Slayer live at Hammersmith, 2008. HD, up close & personal. Video: Ill Bill, “U.B.S. (Unauthorized Biography of Slayer).” THE BEST RAP SONG ABOUT SLAYER, PERIOD. (Not that there are many.) Video: Ill Bill's "Paul Baloff" Video: Tom Araya’s Grammy acceptance and discussion. Video: Jeff comments on the Grammy win. Podcast: From last year: my long, conversational review / analysis of Kerry King's debut album, From Hell I Rise. Official video: KK's "Toxic" Official video: KK's "Where I Reign" Official Video: KK talks about From Hell I Rise Stuff you should have: Sacha Jenkins jammies at Amazon Video: Jenkins talks Wu-Tang doc & more with Sway Video: Open Mike Eagle's tribute to Jenkins Video: The White Mandingos, Jenkins' rockin' rap band that features Darryl Jennifer of [the] Bad Brains Video: The trailer for Jenkins & Howie Abrams' Merciless Book of Metal Lists Video: Brian Slagel reads from the Merciless Book Video: Gary Holt testifies about the Merciless book ⁠ ⁠Co-ed UK blackened thrash crüe Chupacabra, the 2023 Fortified With Ashes EP. Featuring Talkin' Slayer Riffmaster General SAVAGE Nige Savage⁠. ⁠⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠ — all four versions. If you want to buy an autographed copy of the new 4th edition of the book, reach out: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ . Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠ . GRATITUDE.

Talkin' Slayer, Episode 78.5. JUNE 6 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY SLAYER. And it's Tom Araya's birthday. Happy birthday, Tom! Tom, of course, has the most metal birthdate: 6/6/61. To commemorate, enjoy these rerun chapters about... 1) The origins of this most momentous holiday. And... 2) Slayer's most infamous show. Manic fans tore up part of the Madison Square Garden complex, then known as the Felt Forum. They couldn't play the city's biggest venue for years afterward. As an emerging major-label band, Slayer invoked a true mania. What was Slayer capable of at the height of their powers? Get a taste of what separated the group from the rest of the pack. An angry Tom Araya onstage is a thing of wonder. The new version of the book has an index entry devoted to it. This episode includes some preliminary content about Rubinology, the study of Rick Rubin & his work. VIDEO: Slayer, live in NYC, at the Felt Forum, 1988. The world's most dangerous band was in the great city in the world, and they weren't playing for Letterman. Come back Monday for a long, updated episode about Christ Illusion, the classic lineup's reunion album. GRATITUDE. ...click below for... ⁠⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠⁠ — all four versions. If you want to buy an autographed copy of the new 4th edition of the book, reach out: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ . Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠⁠ . MO' GRATITUDE.

Episode 77, The New Chapter 66: Talkin' the Kerry King Band, Again, More... Part 1 As referenced in the show... or not... UNBOXING VIDEO: Your pal Ferris unboxes the new edition of the book and tells you all about it for 26 minutes. Episode 57: A long report from the summer 2024 Kerry King-Mastodon concert Episode 64: A much shorter report from the January 2025 Kerry King headlining show The Kerry King band's live debut, from Reggie's in Chicago, 7 May 2024 Janky sound: Kerry King LIVE @ UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney (FULL SET), 3 Dec 2024 Co-ed UK blackened thrash crüe Chupacabra, the 2023 Fortified With Ashes EP. Featuring Talkin' Slayer Riffmaster General SAVAGE Nige Savage. ⁠The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss"⁠ — all four versions. If you want to buy an autographed copy of the new 4th edition of the book, reach out: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ . Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠⁠ . GRATITUDE.

Talkin' Divine Intervention a Little, Talkin' Undisputed More, Talkin' Diabolus, Talkin' Hell Again Links to things mentioned — or implied, or not mentioned — in the episode this week. Click below for... Kathryn Hanneman's Official Jeff Hanneman feed, featured a Slaytanic slew of reposts from fans worldwide on May 2. The new & improved & updated & embiggened book Ferris reads from every week, "Slayer 66 2 /3: A Metal Band Biography..., or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked F*kin' @ss" — all four versions. LIVE 1995: Live Intrusion, Remastered. Mesa Amphitheatre. Mesa, Arizona. on March 12, 1995. LIVE 1996: One of my favorite live shows: 1996: At Respectable Cafe. Miami, Florida. 27 April 1996. LIVE 1998, including soundcheck: At Roy Wilkins Expo Hall. St. Paul, Minnesota. 22 August 1998. Import Undisputed track: Slayer covers Suicidal's "Memories of Tomorrow" Import Undisputed track: Slayer covers GBH's "Sick Boy" If you want to buy an autographed copy of the new 4th edition of the book, reach out: ⁠[email protected]⁠ . Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at ⁠Patreon.com/SlayerBook⁠ . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ⁠ko-fi.com/slayerbook⁠ . GRATITUDE.

Today's topic is Jeff Hanneman. This is a long three-part tribute, timed to be here for the 12th anniversary of Jeff's sad, untimely demise. Talkin' Slayer is a deeply researched podcast that uncovers the history of Slayer, the thrashiest of the Big Four American thrash bands, one episode at a time... sometimes two. Host & award-winning journalist D.X. Ferris has written two books about the band. Patreon supporters hear an episode every week. Free listeners miss every other episode — and then some. Packages start at under $1 episode. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBook If you'd rather make a one time donation... or drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar, you can do it here: https://ko-fi.com/slayerbook This week's show is in three parts: For the first two, Ferris revisits some of previous profiles, deconstructions, and examinations of Jeff... with updated content and statistics. In the third, we hear directly from Jeff and the band, in audio snippets from the following interviews. To get the full effect, you really should watch them. ESP Guitars: Flashback Interview - Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LliZPI3UR2k ​from the Combat Tour/Ultimate Revenge video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89IDtggjnW4 1986, Monsters of Rock UK special. Mostly Tom, but...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahDPXwvAmKY  1995, backstage at Donnington:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM-1SvUjfFo&t=16s  1998, Vh1's Tommy Vance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7r02ES3PI  1998, for Concrete, Kerry & Jeff:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WehYsViE0sg  2001, Much Loud's George Stroumboulopoulos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLtOwHvq9qY  2006, in Brazil. Jeff: "No."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAl2mRPbS0  Jeff in OZ, Beat TV, 2007. Great quote about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEfHVpXZY5Y  ESP Guitars, 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LliZPI3UR2k ESP Guitars, 2010: "Five Things I Hate":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiA5l3kMp9I  2010-ish, everyone on The Henry Rollins Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvq7pZd7qo&t MTV2, 2010:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVzn_w4MMSE  2010, Golden Gods. Jeff doesn't have much to say. Lemmy playing with Foo Fighters? No reaction. As I Lay Dying? Reaction.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJoiZG2Ord4  2011, Unholy Alliance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f-JlxRDNiY  Musique Mag, 2012-ish:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsfSwTFEza8  PLUS, listen to this: Circle of Beliefs' Best Jeff Solos compilation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRZvzZwUSdo  As referenced in the show: Consquence's Paolo Ragusa presents Kerry King’s Top Six Guitarists:https://consequence.net/2025/04/kerry-king-slayer-favorite-guitarists/ The book host D.X. Ferris reads from most weeks: The NEW AND MASSIVELY EXPANDED 4th edition is available in four formats. For a limited time, they're at a discount. OUR PRICES ARE CRIMINALLY INSANE!! Your options are... 1) The Uncut Standard Version: Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index, annotated endnote citations, and a works cited / bibliography section. 2) The Oversize Version: This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, with larger type. The format has size limits, so it omits the standalone works cited section and a few of the less awesome photos. It still includes the full annotated endnote citations and 50 b&w photos. The full real content is there. 3) The ebook has no index, but it's cheap, and it features two additional appendices, with mostly color photos. 4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It features full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone works cited section. It's the story of Slayer, and nothing but. You're missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. Do what you will. We get it. If you want to buy an autographed copy directly, reach out: [email protected]

Todays's topics include a detailed look at Rick Rubin, Slayer's enigmatic longtime producer, executive producer, label boss, and benefactor. Stay tuned, and you'll learn more about how the band made Reign in Blood... what fans think about it... what Jeff said about the, ahem, German content in "Angel of Death"... an update on what happened to the long-lost album cover artwork... and more. The old version of the Reign In Blood chapter is the most popular episode after the Jeff Hanneman tributes. Now that chapter is bigger and better. And badder. And deffer. This week, you hear the additions to the chapter in the new version of the unofficial, exhaustively researched band biography "SLAYER 66 2/3: A METAL BAND BIOGRAPHY" (REBORN & RE-REMASTERED 4TH EDITION). Click below to listen to Talkin' Slayer, Episode 15, the pre-update rundown of Reign in Blood: SPOTIFY APPLE The new 4th edition of the book is available in four formats. For a limited time, they're at a discount. OUR PRICES ARE CRIMINALLY INSANE!! Your options are... 1) The Uncut Standard Version: Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index, annotated endnote citations, and a works cited / bibliography section. 2) The Oversize Version: This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, with larger type. The format has size limits, so it omits the standalone works cited section and a few of the less awesome photos. It still includes the full annotated endnote citations and 50 b&w photos. The full real content is there. 3) The ebook has no index, but it's cheap, and it features two additional appendices, with mostly color photos. 4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It features full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone works cited section. it's the story of Slayer, and nothing but. This Short & Cheap version cuts a lot of important historical context and commentary. And it concentrates on the Slayer story as it unfolds. It's missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. Do what you will. We get it. If you want to buy an autographed copy directly, reach out: [email protected] . Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBook . If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ko-fi.com/slayerbook . Skrelnick.

This episode is different kind of show. Today's topic is the Slaytanic Survey results as of October 28, 2024. It's a long chapter with a lot of numbers. What are your favorite tunes and records? How does you opinion compare to everybody else? Tune and find out. If this sounds boring, and you’re jonesin' for your weekly fix of Slaytanic history, worry not. Check THIS out: Original Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo drops all kind of great Slayer history of Brian Slagel's podcast, 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal. Slagel's co-host is world-champion metal author Martin Popoff. Listen ⁠HERE FOR SPOTIFY⁠. Or ⁠HERE FOR APPLE⁠. Monday March 31 is your final chance to participate in round 2 of The Slaytanic Survey. These original surveys have been open for a year, and they are about to close. The survey results — as of Fall 2024 — are featured in the book "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography." The final results will be added in the next major update. And you'll never have to hear about it again. At TALKIN' SLAYER, free listeners miss every other episode — and then some. Patreon supporters get every episode and bonus material. Packages start at less than $1 per episode. For a little more, host Ferris will say your name on the podcast machines. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBook. Last week, the Slaytreon Team got a long look at whether Kerry King is a hero, a d*ck... or maybe both? SLAYTANIC SURVEYSFollowing are the survey links. No registration necessary. They're all multiple choice questions. It takes a minute... maybe two, if you can't decide whether you like "Angel of Death" or "Raining Blood" more. There will not be a quiz. Don't let other people with incorrect opinions dictate the historic record! ⁠1) The Slaytanic Survey (Round 2): Tell us about your favorite songs and albums.⁠⁠⁠⁠ SurveyMonkey.com/r/7YRH76S⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠2) The OTHER Slayantic Survey (Round 1): Who is Slayer's MVP? What was their best tour? Do you see the reunion coming? What's your LEAST favorite record? And...? Tell us here: SurveyMonkey.com/r/S9729MV THE LONG STORY SHORT... AND CHEAPER VERSION As referenced on the show: If you just want the Slayer history with no commentary or analysis, the new 4th edition of "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography..." is available in a LONG STORY SHORT... AND CHEAPER VERSION now. It's 400 pages. Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DSW6R9BS SLAYER 66 2/3... is available in three other formats: At 640 pages, the Uncut Standard Version has all the everything: https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DS6B1WFD/ The Oversize Version is a monster paperback that stands 8.5x11” and features larger type. GET IT HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997597992 The ebook features two additional appendices and mostly color photos. GET IT HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-POST-REUNION-RE-REMASTERED-ebook/dp/B0DRYXQ36T

⁠Patreon supporters⁠ hear an episode every week. Free listeners get one every other week. (Chapter 12, Part 2 + bonus Slaytanic speculation) DEEZ NOTES... SLAYTANIC SURVEYS The Slaytanic Surveys close March 31. Take them while you can. Following are the survey links. No registration necessary. They're all multiple choice questions. It only takes a minute. ⁠1) The Slaytanic Survey (Round 2): Tell us about your favorite songs and albums.⁠⁠⁠⁠ SurveyMonkey.com/r/7YRH76S⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠2) The OTHER Slayantic Survey (Round 1): Who is Slayer's MVP? What was their best tour? Do you see the reunion coming? What's your LEAST favorite record? And...? Tell us here: SurveyMonkey.com/r/S9729MV Link: Irish metal band Settler, featuring Brian O'Donoghue, our man in Limerick: https://settlermetal.bandcamp.com/album/settler Audio: Slayer Live at Joe’s House, 7 November 1984... everything but the vocals. Just one of the rusty gems from the archives of Tour Manager Doug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4pilhK42V0 A Slayer show from January 1984… listen to it to contrast how far they came that year. This is January 21, 1984 at the Roxy, in Hollywood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s9HNCicOhk&pp=ygUSc2xhYXllciwgbGl2ZSAxOTg0 Slayer’s final 1984 show, Live at Ruthie’s Inn, a shaky FM broadcast. Pretty good year, huh? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH1q7fftckU Jonny Z reading an exerpt from his book, “Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness. As Lived by Jon Zazula.”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCrpHucFpvo The Metal Evolution segment on the Zazulas, Megaforce, and metal. Marsha Z RIP, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmaMB5ZzS8M My 2019 interview with the late, great metal macher Jonny Z, the man who put thrash metal on wax... and on the map. May he rest in power: https://www.altpress.com/megaforce-records-jonny-z-book-heavy-tales/ The MetalDevOps Interview with Metal Joe from the Old Bridge Militia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KetlGt9nt0g About the Old Bridge Militia Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaZcdyJcUqI The Old Bridge Metal Militia 2013 benefit concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y00LYE9GxAw&list=PLC5rgpeK9JGiEqb28baRMCKI3W7KWT6Q9 Every week, award-winning journalist — and lifelong fan — D.X. Ferris reads Slaytanic history to you from his book Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... The new 4th edition of the book is available in four formats. Here's what they are, with links to them. They are at a reduced price, for a limited time. 1) The Uncut Standard Version: It is... Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index and works cited / bibliography section, plus annotated endnotes (with new Easter eggs), and 60 black & white photos & 11 illustrations.  500 pages of story, plus 100 pages of reference material. This one is the peak, biggest, All-est version of the current edition, with the most pages and photos. It has all the material from the previous versions, and then A WHOLE LOT MORE. GET IT HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DS6B1WFD/⁠ 2) The Oversize Version. This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, and larger type. GET IT HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997597992⁠ 3) The ebook has no index, but features two additional appendices and mostly color photos. GET IT HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-POST-REUNION-RE-REMASTERED-ebook/dp/B0DRYXQ36T⁠ ALSO... 4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It has full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone works cited. This Short & Cheap version cuts a lot of important historical context and commentary. And it concentrates on the Slayer story as it unfolds. It's missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. GET IT HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DSW6R9BS⁠ If you want to buy an autographed copy directly, reach out, and we can do that. Gratitude.