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Dave Lombardo on Slayer's 'Reign in Blood' Chills
Slayer's 'Reign in Blood' still gives Dave Lombardo chills after 40 years.
In brief
Slayer's 'Reign in Blood' still gives Dave Lombardo chills after 40 years. Slayer's 1986 album 'Reign in Blood' still triggers adrenaline and chills for former drummer Dave Lombardo after 40 years. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Dave Lombardo on Reign in Blood
Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo says Reign in Blood still gives him chills after 40 years.
“Oh, it still, it still gives me the chills when I listen to that album”
Adrenaline Reaction
Lombardo describes sweaty palms, increased heart rate, and adrenaline when listening to the album.
“The palms of your hands get sweaty, you know? Your heart rate increases”
Live Performance Energy
Lombardo recalls performing the songs live with intense focus and speed.
“I've performed those songs so many times in my life on stage”
Thrash Metal Evolution
Lombardo says modern thrash music has become too sterile compared to 1980s Slayer.
“a lot of the music has turned very sterile”
Jeff Hanneman Tribute
Lombardo honors late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman as a trailblazer and great songwriter.
“He was a great guy. He was funny. An amazing songwriter”
Slayer's Legacy
Reign in Blood is Slayer's most important album, cementing their legacy in thrash metal.
“From its beautifully macabre cover to its honed chemistry of focused and ferocious hookiness”
Grand Theft Auto VI Connection
Slayer vocalist Tom Araya and guitarist Kerry King will host a metal radio station in Grand Theft Auto VI.
“The metal icons are going by the names DJ Tom and DJ Kerry on the station”
In short
Slayer's 1986 album 'Reign in Blood' still triggers adrenaline and chills for former drummer Dave Lombardo after 40 years.
