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THE REVIEW
The Assassin is still among us!!! Or at least it tries to be what it once was… It's true that time passes for everyone, even for Tom, Kerry, Jeff, and the welcome-back Dave (who's like no one else), but after some years of experimentation dedicated not to thrash but to the Hardcore trend, some true 'FuckingThrashing' fans had forgotten them (impossible for me) on the CD shelf, seeing them agonizing and heading towards sunset. But Slayer tries again after 5 years from the Thrashing/HardCore of "God Hates Us All" and the various experiments to bring the Bay Area Thrash back to high levels as they have already done in past years.
They indeed return with "Christ Illusion" an album very appreciable from a musical perspective, perhaps a bit criticizable from a lyrical standpoint, but still a CD that at least aligns musically with the quartet that made Thrash Metal history. The album is entirely based on the lyrical concept revolving around religion and Satanism (the same old SLAYER) and seems a compromise between the desire to recreate the glorious past while offering something new. Old-School Thrash fans can be fairly satisfied with '"Flash Storm"', "Catalyst", "Consfearacy", and especially the heavily publicized "Cult", where the Hanneman/King duo on guitars delivers razor-sharp riffs at lightning speed and where Lombardo and Araya, as always, give their best. The rest of the album is the "new" part: "Jihad" is perhaps the most modern of the record, but even "Catatonic" seems more of a Nu-Metal song (bleeeech). But at least "Christ Illusion" marks the return of the best Metal drummer in the world scene to the fold, where he has indeed demonstrated all his skill and speed. All in all, there is something good in Slayer's "New", but those expecting a new "Reign in Blood" or "South of Heaven" will be profoundly disappointed as times change and so do Slayer, who nevertheless remain unwavering in the murky collective imagination of all of us old fans of the SLAYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER movement!!!!!
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Slayer's Christ Illusion marks a return to thrash metal roots after years of experimentation with hardcore trends. The album showcases sharp riffs and skilled drumming, especially from returning drummer Dave Lombardo. While musically strong, some lyrical themes feel repetitive, and newer tracks like 'Jihad' and 'Catatonic' hint at modern influences that may not please all fans. Overall, it's a solid offering but not comparable to their legendary earlier works.
Slayer
Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California. They are widely regarded as pioneers of thrash and extreme metal and remained active until their final shows in 2019.68 Reviews
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By AndJusticeForAll
The return of Dave Lombardo can only make long-time fans happy.
'Christ Illusion' is a good album, to be clear, nothing new, all already heard, but still gives us some new songs from one of the bands that has always kept the flag of Metal flying high.
By mick7
Christ Illusion is a top-notch album, even better than God Hates Us All.
If Slayer is for you an anchor of salvation from the rot that surrounds us daily, you probably already bought it.
By thetrooper
From the initial "Flesh Storm", we are certain it’s that infernal machine called Slayer.
Simply an album by Slayer! Aggressive and Angry!
By killgod
Hell is far away but I’ve never felt it so close to me.
Slayer are strong and that’s it.
