Dave Lombardo Shares Truth About the Backlash Slayer Faced Over 'Reign In Blood'
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40 years of REIGN IN BLOOD: The former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo remembers mixed reviews, brazen imitators and a riot in Los Angeles. Today, REIGN IN BLOOD is considered the blueprint of Thrash Metal. When Slayer released the album on October 7, 1986, they didn't all see it that way. For the 40th anniversary, former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo looks back in conversation with Ed Hack of This Day In Metal. At the kiosk Lombardo read the review…
Dave Lombardo Shares Truth About the Backlash Slayer Faced Over 'Reign In Blood'
Dave Lombardo discussed how Slayer's classic album Reign In Blood built its legacy over time rather than achieving overnight success. The record faced mixed and often hostile reviews upon its 1986 release, particularly due to its controversial artwork and lyrical content. Lombardo reflected on how the band's influence eventually became undeniable as other artists began imitating their sound and style.
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