Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo recently discussed his former band while commemorating the 35th anniversary of their iconic album, “Reign In Blood”.
Reflecting on the record, Lombardo told Metal Injection: “I look at that album as a masterpiece. And it’s one of those albums that will stand the test of time. It’s brilliant. The fire, the energy that that album has. I don’t hear that in other records. I don’t know if it’s because I’m listening to a band that I was part of that I have this perspective that’s objective. But you know, it’s brilliant and I’m very appreciative … I think that album will forever be like the epitome of thrash music and part of a historic time in music history.
“You know, that energy, I miss that and I miss that style of playing,” he continued.
“SLAYER is different. SLAYER is different from MR. BUNGLE and the other thrash bands I played with. SLAYER had a certain energy that’s unlike anything else. And so that definitely is for me one of the greatest metal records ever made.”
“Reign In Blood” was released on October 7, 1986 via Def Jam Recordings. The album was the band’s first time working with producer Rick Rubin.
SLAYER played their final concert on November 30, 2019 at The Forum in Los Angeles.