One of the hardest things about reviewing a band that you grew up with is trying to put their latest release in a fair comparison to their older material. I’ve been a fan of Slayer since the “Regin in Blood” album (circa 1986). And I’ve always felt that “Seasons in the Abyss” was their best album ever.

So, where does “World Painted Blood” fall? Surprisingly, it’s a really good album when compared to the recent releases they’ve had. If you love Slayer, I think you’ll place this album in their top 5. If you only like them, it has enough to satisfy any metal/thrash/speed fixations you need.

My personal favorite on the album is “Playing With Dolls” – a different type of opening riff before they get into the heavier stuff. “Americon” dives into the political side of things which is something Slayer likes to play around with. I’m not going to review all the songs, as this is a review of the entire piece of work.

Rating: 8/10