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'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
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