Black Sabbath makes me imagine Lucifer entering a room, Slayer makes me imagine all of his little minions flying all over the place breathing fire everywhere.
― David Allen (David Allen), Thursday, 23 December 2004 19:09 (twenty years ago)
Well, if Satan is really all about punishing, then probably more like Slayer or even the noisier bands that have come out since.
I think slow and brooding sounds more evil, though. Way cooler to listen to as well. Electric Wizard's "Dopethrone"!
― Metal Braces, Thursday, 23 December 2004 19:20 (twenty years ago)
The soundtrack to hell is on your local pop station.
― I'm serious ... Ti-i-i-i-im (deangulberry), Thursday, 23 December 2004 19:26 (twenty years ago)
I agree, it's more like Bachman Turner Overdrive's 'Takin' Care of Business' on infinite loop.
― 57 7th (calstars), Thursday, 23 December 2004 19:44 (twenty years ago)
five years pass...
This Sunday, June 6, heavy metal fans from around the world will unite to celebrate the fourth International Day of Slayer (IDoS), and demand the official recognition of June 6 as a public holiday. Those who observe the holiday are encouraged to stage "Slay-outs:" "Listen to Slayer at full blast in your car, in your home, at your place of employment, and in any public place you prefer." Headphones are considered an offense to the movement.
When this crusade first launched four years ago on 06/06/06, it was in response to the American "National Day of Prayer," which is held on the first Thursday of May. Gaining momentum every year, the IDoS Board last year petitioned the White House for official recognition of the holiday, citing that "heavy metal music is the central belief of a culture that exists among us, and Slayer is the perfect spokesperson."
During a recent interview with AOL's NoiseCreep, Slayer's Kerry King said about the IDoS, "I think it's awesome, and it's totally cool that fans have taken the time to maintain it. Slayer should have a national holiday - there are enough stupid holidays out there, so why not have one for us?"
To lend support to the International Day of Slayer, log onto http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/
― kamerad, Friday, 4 June 2010 17:15 (fifteen years ago)