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On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Seasons in the Abyss” by Slayer, the band’s fifth studio album released on October 9, 1990.
If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
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Summary
In this episode, Bill delves into Slayer's fifth studio album, 'Seasons in the Abyss,' exploring its evolution, themes, and impact on the thrash metal genre. He discusses the band's controversial reputation, the musical growth reflected in the album, and provides an in-depth analysis of its tracks, highlighting the lyrical depth and musical complexity. He also shares personal reflections on how the album shaped his understanding of Slayer and its significance in the heavy metal landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime
01:23 SPIRIT IN BLACK
03:03 Balancing the Role of Thrash Metal in 1990
06:49 TEMPTATION
07:59 Discussion of "Seasons in the Abyss" Track by Track
16:47 SEASONS IN THE ABYSS
18:51 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Seasons in the Abyss"
26:01 WAR ENSEMBLE
27:26 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Seasons in the Abyss” by Slayer, the band’s fifth studio album released on October 9, 1990.
If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin
Email: [email protected]
Twitter:@realmetalkevin
Bluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram:@realmetalkevin
Summary
In this episode, Bill delves into Slayer's fifth studio album, 'Seasons in the Abyss,' exploring its evolution, themes, and impact on the thrash metal genre. He discusses the band's controversial reputation, the musical growth reflected in the album, and provides an in-depth analysis of its tracks, highlighting the lyrical depth and musical complexity. He also shares personal reflections on how the album shaped his understanding of Slayer and its significance in the heavy metal landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime
01:23 SPIRIT IN BLACK
03:03 Balancing the Role of Thrash Metal in 1990
06:49 TEMPTATION
07:59 Discussion of "Seasons in the Abyss" Track by Track
16:47 SEASONS IN THE ABYSS
18:51 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Seasons in the Abyss"
26:01 WAR ENSEMBLE
27:26 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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