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THE REVIEW
I wonder what Cardinal Ruini thought when he saw (if he ever saw it) the artwork of Slayer's new work. We thought it was great, not just for the artwork, impressive and provocative as always, but especially for the music, which is what matters most. From the initial "Flesh Storm", we are certain it's that infernal machine called Slayer, a name you can rely on because the new album by the American band is what it always has been: pure thrash metal executed to perfection, with damned good riffs and solos (after all, Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman are the golden duo of metal axe-men) and the "screaming" of the old Tom Araya. Moreover, you can immediately tell that behind the drums is the beast Dave Lombardo, whose return completes the original lineup of the masterpiece "Reign in Blood".
"Skeleton Christ", "Cult", and "Supremist" encapsulate the essence of these 10 tracks. The only departure is "Jihad", which mimics System of A Down, but it can be forgiven. References? Obviously, the previous "God Hates Us All" and two great albums by the band, "Reign In Blood" and "Seasons In The Abyss", although this "Christ Illusion" seems to be one of the band's fastest works (surpassed only by "Divine Intervention"). Simply an album by Slayer!
Aggressive and Angry!
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Slayer's album Christ Illusion is praised for its aggressive thrash metal sound and impressive musicianship. The return of drummer Dave Lombardo completes the original lineup. Key tracks like "Skeleton Christ" and "Cult" stand out, with only a minor stylistic departure on "Jihad." The album is characterized by fast speed and solid riffs, continuing Slayer's legacy.
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
Other reviews
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 MetalThrashingManju
Slayer tries again after 5 years… to bring the Bay Area Thrash back to high levels.
The album is very appreciable musically, but perhaps a bit criticizable from a lyrical standpoint.
By killgod
Hell is far away but I’ve never felt it so close to me.
Slayer are strong and that’s it.
