Slayer's Reign in Blood (33 1/3) by D. X. Ferris
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Book Reviews of Slayer's Reign in Blood (33 1/3)
Book Review: Reign in Boooooooook!
Summary: 5 Stars
The typical analysis or oral history of SLAYER usually comes down to their passionate fans yelling out "F-KING SLAYER!" or people on the other side that dismiss them as childish. D.X. Ferris has delivered a fascinating read with much more substance. Focused on the undeniable classic thrash album "Reign in Blood", Ferris explores everything about the band from the musical recording of the album, the always bizarre behind the scenes record industry maneuvering, and puts the career of a legendary band into perspective.
A thorough book about an iconic album which is their brutal masterpiece, with quotes from not only the band members and people who worked on the album, but a never-ending stream of metal peers and those influenced by this musical touchstone. A mandatory (suicide) read for every SLAYER fan, and hopefully for those who write them off as Satanic Nazis and don't bother to learn more. A great read.
Book Review: Before The Internet, Before Metal Went Corporate, Before It Got Lame...
Summary: 5 Stars
There was Slayer's REIGN IN BLOOD. DX Ferris has not only captured the gritty rawness of a band possessed by being heavier than anyone else, but he captures the true spirit of this band at the time. Hungry, angry, and determined to show the world the fallacies of life and religion, REIGN IN BLOOD was THE ALBUM that showed anyone that came along after and claimed themselves as metal just how to do it. History speaks for itself - any true fan of Metal would never classify Slayer with other bands, nor would they list REIGN IN BLOOD with a collection of albums. DX Ferris does a masterful job with this book; not because it's some literary monster, but because it's real...just like this band has always been!
Great afternoon read.
Summary: 5 Stars Info about the band, the circumstances of how the album came to be, the story behind the cover art, breakdowns and stories about each song. Quotes from just about everyone involved and fans and other musicians who see this album as the work of art it is.
The material presented in this small book provides proof that this is THE definitive thrash metal album.
CONS: It takes a bit to get through the "SLAYER RULES" and "F*&%^G SLAYER" repetitiveness for a chapter and a half. Id knock off half a star for some of the annoying time-jumps the book goes through.
Its a very quick, informative and entertaining read. For under $10 there is no excuse for Slayer fans to miss it.
Book Review: Great Album, Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
D.X. Ferris' entry into the 33 1/3 series covering Slayer's seminal "Reign In Blood" is in my opinion one of the best to date.
Like most of the other 33 1/3 series books, Ferris gives a concise overview of the players, times and circumstances that resulted in the creation of Slayer's "Reign In Blood." Ferris obviously did his homework on this one and seems not only to be a fan but a competent journalist.
What I found most interesting about this were the asides regarding Rick Rubin, his history and his unusual production style. Even if you are not a member of the Slaytanic Wheremacht, this great entry in the 33 1/3 series deserves a place on your bookshelf.
Book Review: How Thrash was, in it's beginning stages
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is the manual for why the thrash metal movement began, why it thrived, and what was the ultimate in thrash metal recordings, Slayer's "Reign In Blood". I was there when thrash was huge, my former band, Graphic Violence, was produced by Carl Canedy, who produced bands like Overkill, and Anthrax. I lived the original thrash movement. Thrash is now making a revival, and for those who werent there, this is the book to read. Honest and somewhat revealing, this tome shows the youth and vitality of the guys in the band, as they recorded the most important recording of thier carreer.Without hearing it from the horses mouth, the only way to know how it went down is this book...