New album coming out (Goliath, 20th March) - check. Tour dates announced (tail end of March) - check. Moshville Times interview - check. Weezy had the chance to talk to Exodus' near-permanent guitarist, much to Mosh's annoyance as he was busy during the times when the interview slots were scheduled. She guides Gary on a … Continue reading Weezy Interviews… Gary Holt of Exodus (and Slayer!)
Tag: Slayer
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of classic album ‘Hell Awaits’
Metal legends Slayer have announced a special 40th anniversary edition reissue of their seminal second studio album, Hell Awaits. The influential thrash metal record is set for release on 15 May 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Formed in 1981, Slayer swiftly established themselves as a pioneering force, blending metal and punk into a sound that … Continue reading Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of classic album ‘Hell Awaits’
Gig Review: Slayer / Amon Amarth / Anthrax / Mastodon / Hatebreed – Blackweir, Cardiff (3rd July 2025)
Slayer return to a sunny Cardiff for a triumphant night of metal thrashing mayhem, although it didn’t start out too well. Due to what had been cited as ‘local licensing laws’, gates were scheduled to open at 5:00. Unfortunately, this meant that Danish newcomers NECKBREAKKER have been dropped from tonight’s line-up. Hatebreed kick off proceedings … Continue reading Gig Review: Slayer / Amon Amarth / Anthrax / Mastodon / Hatebreed – Blackweir, Cardiff (3rd July 2025)
Classic Cover: Slower – “War Ensemble” (original by Slayer)
In a week where we saw Kerry King release his first solo single, we also became aware of a "super group" who've released a short album of very, very, very slow doom-style Slayer covers. Slower's Slower is out now, and I've plucked "War Ensemble" from it as it's one of my favourite songs. Scroll down to … Continue reading Classic Cover: Slower – “War Ensemble” (original by Slayer)
Slayer announce “Show No Mercy” 40th anniversary special editions
Good grief, these are gorgeous. If anyone can afford the "blood" or "slipcase" editions then I know a website editor who would very much appreciate them... Formed in 1981, Slayer assaulted the world with a new hybrid of metal and punk - heavier, faster and darker than the rest - and set a new standard, … Continue reading Slayer announce “Show No Mercy” 40th anniversary special editions
Classic Cover: Creepshow – “Spill The Blood” (original by Slayer)
We love Slayer here. Almost in the creepy, stalker-y, restraining order kind of way. Not so much that we get precious, though. The fact that we have a whole section of the site devoted to cover versions says that we welcome them, but they have to be decent. Thankfully, Creepshow have done a more than … Continue reading Classic Cover: Creepshow – “Spill The Blood” (original by Slayer)