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

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!!

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

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.

That drumming was the work of the legendary Dave Lombardo!

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Glad you noticed the drumming. This song has the greatest drumming in a slayer song or even in all of thrash ever in my opinion. Dave Lombardo is a BEAST.

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.

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

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.

Give Slayer: Skeletons of Society a shot.

I think you guys would really like Bloodline by Slayer.

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.

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

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!!!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.

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

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

Rainbow - Stargazer

Dave Lombardo its the best thrash metal drummer in all history

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.

Yo guys I love your hip-hop/rap reactions. Quite surprised to see your reactions to Slayer. it's my fav band. Good to see your reactions. Keep it going🔥

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!

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

"way to make a comeback" 😂 All hail!

Big fan of your channel! My son and I were just in Vegas watching the Mountain West Championships

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...

Iron Maiden - The Trooper

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.

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.

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

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!!!!

you guys are great (slayer too, of course!)! i am a big fan of yours, brothers! hugs from brazil!!!

Slayer disciple!!! Please:)

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.

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

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 !

Guys I love all your reactions and the fact you expand your minds for music hit me up for some real good Slayer songs I know what's up

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!

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.

Glad you guys did this one. :) Great song. Nice reaction video.

You guys are fucking awesome! Great videos, and quite entertaining on your views.keep up the videos, I will keep watching!

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

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.

I like that you guys have an open mind. Keep on keeping on

Hey man I'm new to the channel. You guy's are pretty awesome I appreciate your unbiased view of so many different genres. I really think being able to observe and get into things outside of our own comfort zones is how we progress as humans so hey good shit guys keep it up!

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

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".

Yall crack me up, love you guys.

Man, love these reaction videos!

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

The Philosopher by Death

One of my favorite Slayer songs of all time....maybe number one.?

Sounds like the metal floaties are coming off and your learning to swim . Awesome channel guy's !!

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!

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.

“Distorted reality” that’s poetry man

This is my FAVORITE Slayer song. Good music when you're riding the NY subway.

Pantera - Domination (Moscow 1991)

Listen to Domination - Pantera (live at Moscow)

Funny thing that you picked out the vocals on this song to me this the best vocals he ever did and this is by far my favorite song of theirs

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

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

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!!!

I thought I was the only person as brutally honest as you guys are , right on man , this world needs more people like y'all .

Love the enthusiasm and the open mindedness of your review!

Pantera Domination live in moscow!!!!

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

I have only just discovered you guys and am really impressed by your open minded view on this genre of music. I watch both your Slayer reactions and the things you have stated tell Me, whether you like it or not, you get the feeling portrayed by the band in their music. It is deep, it is dark, it is an extreme artform, the music is powerful and sets an atmosphere while the lyrics are dark poetry... Great job on your behalf, you have a new subscriber... \m/_(0.~)_..|..

The drummer for this album, Dave Lombardo, is amazing. I've watched 3 of The Big 4 from y'all tonight. It's honestly insanely incredible. I love you guys and what y'all are doing!

Do Children Of The Grave by Black Sabbath

Slayer - Disciple

Glad you guys enjoyed. One of my favorites bc I remember listening to it as a child... My daddy didn't realize he was raising a metalhead by listening to Metallica, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and many many more... The look on his face when this little 4 year old girl was singing Slayer and headbanging was funny, but shouldn't have been a shock to him honestly...

Balls to the wall ,Accept

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!

Deep Purple - Highway Star

Seeing you guys turn into Slayer fans after hearing their better stuff is one of my favorite KZfaq moments. 😂

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.

Dave Lombardo (drummer) was amazing in slayer.

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

You guys are making me love metal again 🤘

Remember hearing this when I was living in LA listening to KNAC 30 years ago. Still awesome Album🤟

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

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

I'm new to the channel and have been watching a lot of your videos over the last couple of days and really admire what you're doing. You're very clearly not rock or metal fans but you're willing to try anything and seem to enjoying breaking things down to instruments, what story the song might be telling and appreciating these different aspects of the songs rather than just shutting everything down because its not your style. I will be subscribing.

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