• Talkin' Slayer: A Metal Podcast and Half-@ssed Audiobook

  • By: D.X. Ferris
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Talkin' Slayer: A Metal Podcast and Half-@ssed Audiobook

By: D.X. Ferris
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  • Talkin' Slayer tells the story of Slayer, the thrashiest of the Big Four thrash metal bands. After some introduction episodes, this weekly show recaps the history of the Los Angeles heavy metal institution, in chronological order: how the band happened, when things fell apart, how they put them back together, and what it all meant—no, MEANS. After Episode 9, Patreon supporters receive every weekly episode. Talkin' Slayer is written, deeply researched, lightly edited, and mostly rehearsed, with some production value. Episodes start after :60-:90 of intro; no need to skip the first 20 minutes.
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  • Mega Tribute to Jeff Hanneman 2025... 12 Years Gone, May 2

    Mega Tribute to Jeff Hanneman 2025... 12 Years Gone, May 2
    Apr 28 2025
    Today's topic is Jeff Hanneman. This is a long three-part tribute, timed to be here for the 12th anniversary of Jeff's sad, untimely demise.Talkin' Slayer is a deeply researched podcast that uncovers the history of Slayer, the thrashiest of the Big Four American thrash bands, one episode at a time... sometimes two. Host & award-winning journalist D.X. Ferris has written two books about the band.Patreon supporters hear an episode every week. Free listeners miss every other episode — and then some. Packages start at under $1 episode. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBookIf you'd rather make a one time donation... or drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar, you can do it here: https://ko-fi.com/slayerbookThis week's show is in three parts: For the first two, Ferris revisits some of previous profiles, deconstructions, and examinations of Jeff... with updated content and statistics. In the third, we hear directly from Jeff in the band, in audio snippets from the following interviews. To get the full effect, you really should watch them.ESP Guitars: Flashback Interview - Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LliZPI3UR2k​ from the Combat Tour/Ultimate Revenge video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89IDtggjnW4 1986, Monsters of Rock UK special. Mostly Tom, but...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahDPXwvAmKY 1995, backstage at Donnington:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM-1SvUjfFo&t=16s 1998, Vh1's Tommy Vance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7r02ES3PI 1998, for Concrete, Kerry & Jeff:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WehYsViE0sg 2001, Much Loud's George Stroumboulopoulos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLtOwHvq9qY 2006, in Brazil. Jeff: "No."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAl2mRPbS0 Jeff in OZ, Beat TV, 2007. Great quote about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEfHVpXZY5Y ESP Guitars, 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LliZPI3UR2kESP Guitars, 2010: "Five Things I Hate":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiA5l3kMp9I 2010-ish, everyone on The Henry Rollins Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvq7pZd7qo&tMTV2, 2010:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVzn_w4MMSE 2010, Golden Gods. Jeff doesn't have much to say. Lemmy playing with Foo Fighters? No reaction. As I Lay Dying? Reaction.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJoiZG2Ord4 2011, Unholy Alliance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f-JlxRDNiY Musique Mag, 2012-ish:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsfSwTFEza8 PLUS, listen to this:Circle of Beliefs' Best Jeff Solos compilation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRZvzZwUSdo As referenced in the show:Consquence's Paolo Ragusa presents Kerry King’s Top Six Guitarists:https://consequence.net/2025/04/kerry-king-slayer-favorite-guitarists/The book host D.X. Ferris reads from most weeks:The NEW AND MASSIVELY EXPANDED 4th edition is available in four formats. For a limited time, they're at a discount. OUR PRICES ARE CRIMINALLY INSANE!! Your options are...1) The Uncut Standard Version: Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index, annotated endnote citations, and a works cited / bibliography section.2) The Oversize Version: This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, with larger type. The format has size limits, so it omits the standalone works cited section and a few of the less awesome photos. It still includes the full annotated endnote citations and 50 b&w photos. The full real content is there.3) The ebook has no index, but it's cheap, and it features two additional appendices, with mostly color photos.4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It features full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone works cited section. It's the story of Slayer, and nothing but. You're missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. Do what you will. We get it.If you want to buy an autographed copy directly, reach out: slayerbook@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Episode 71: The Rulers Are Back... A Fresh Look at Rick Rubin and Reign in Blood

    Episode 71: The Rulers Are Back... A Fresh Look at Rick Rubin and Reign in Blood
    Apr 14 2025

    Todays's topics include a detailed look at Rick Rubin, Slayer's enigmatic longtime producer, executive producer, label boss, and benefactor. Stay tuned, and you'll learn more about how the band made Reign in Blood... what fans think about it... what Jeff said about the, ahem, German content in "Angel of Death"... an update on what happened to the long-lost album cover artwork... and more.

    The old version of the Reign In Blood chapter is the most popular episode after the Jeff Hanneman tributes. Now that chapter is bigger and better. And badder. And deffer. This week, you hear the additions to the chapter in the new version of the unofficial, exhaustively researched band biography "SLAYER 66 2/3: A METAL BAND BIOGRAPHY" (REBORN & RE-REMASTERED 4TH EDITION).

    Click below to listen to Talkin' Slayer, Episode 15, the pre-update rundown of Reign in Blood:

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    The new 4th edition of the book is available in four formats. For a limited time, they're at a discount. OUR PRICES ARE CRIMINALLY INSANE!! Your options are...

    1) The Uncut Standard Version: Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index, annotated endnote citations, and a works cited / bibliography section.

    2) The Oversize Version: This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, with larger type. The format has size limits, so it omits the standalone works cited section and a few of the less awesome photos. It still includes the full annotated endnote citations and 50 b&w photos. The full real content is there.

    3) The ebook has no index, but it's cheap, and it features two additional appendices, with mostly color photos.

    4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It features full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone works cited section. it's the story of Slayer, and nothing but. This Short & Cheap version cuts a lot of important historical context and commentary. And it concentrates on the Slayer story as it unfolds. It's missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. Do what you will. We get it.

    If you want to buy an autographed copy directly, reach out: slayerbook@gmail.com .

    Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBook .

    If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ko-fi.com/slayerbook .

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    50 mins
  • Talkin' Slayer, Episode 69: The Slaytanic Survey (So Far). Your last chance to answer!

    Talkin' Slayer, Episode 69: The Slaytanic Survey (So Far). Your last chance to answer!
    Mar 29 2025

    This episode is different kind of show. Today's topic is the Slaytanic Survey results as of October 28, 2024. It's a long chapter with a lot of numbers. What are your favorite tunes and records? How does you opinion compare to everybody else? Tune and find out.

    If this sounds boring, and you’re jonesin' for your weekly fix of Slaytanic history, worry not. Check THIS out:

    Original Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo drops all kind of great Slayer history of Brian Slagel's podcast, 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal. Slagel's co-host is world-champion metal author Martin Popoff. Listen ⁠HERE FOR SPOTIFY⁠. Or ⁠HERE FOR APPLE⁠.

    Monday March 31 is your final chance to participate in round 2 of The Slaytanic Survey. These original surveys have been open for a year, and they are about to close.

    The survey results — as of Fall 2024 — are featured in the book "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography." The final results will be added in the next major update. And you'll never have to hear about it again.

    At TALKIN' SLAYER, free listeners miss every other episode — and then some. Patreon supporters get every episode and bonus material. Packages start at less than $1 per episode. For a little more, host Ferris will say your name on the podcast machines. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBook. Last week, the Slaytreon Team got a long look at whether Kerry King is a hero, a d*ck... or maybe both?

    SLAYTANIC SURVEYSFollowing are the survey links. No registration necessary. They're all multiple choice questions. It takes a minute... maybe two, if you can't decide whether you like "Angel of Death" or "Raining Blood" more. There will not be a quiz. Don't let other people with incorrect opinions dictate the historic record!

    ⁠1) The Slaytanic Survey (Round 2): Tell us about your favorite songs and albums.⁠⁠⁠⁠ SurveyMonkey.com/r/7YRH76S⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠2) The OTHER Slayantic Survey (Round 1): Who is Slayer's MVP? What was their best tour? Do you see the reunion coming? What's your LEAST favorite record? And...? Tell us here: SurveyMonkey.com/r/S9729MV

    THE LONG STORY SHORT... AND CHEAPER VERSION As referenced on the show: If you just want the Slayer history with no commentary or analysis, the new 4th edition of "Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography..." is available in a LONG STORY SHORT... AND CHEAPER VERSION now. It's 400 pages. Get it here:

    https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DSW6R9BS

    SLAYER 66 2/3... is available in three other formats:

    At 640 pages, the Uncut Standard Version has all the everything:

    https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DS6B1WFD/

    The Oversize Version is a monster paperback that stands 8.5x11” and features larger type. GET IT HERE:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997597992

    The ebook features two additional appendices and mostly color photos. GET IT HERE:

    https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-POST-REUNION-RE-REMASTERED-ebook/dp/B0DRYXQ36T
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    59 mins
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You wanted the best...this is the best.

I'm a huge Slayer fan and have been for 37 years. I've read all the D.X. Ferris books on the band and absolutely loved it all. The podcast is the same stuff but with the passion you would expect. I always look forward to weekly episodes and I'm a subscriber so I don't miss anything. keep up the great work.

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