Talkin' Slayer, Episode 79: Christ Illusion and Its Wake... Half of Chapters 40 and 41

Today's topic is Christ Illusion, the 2006 reunion album by Slayer's classic lineup. And when it's over, I drop some flowers for the late, great Sacha Jenkins.

DEEZ NOTES

Shownotes... things referenced in the show... mostly:

Audio: From Christ Illusion: “Black Serenade,” original version.

Audio: “Black Serenade,” take 2.

Video: Slayer's Grammy-Winning "Eyes of the Insane"

Audio: Slayer's Grammy-winning "Final Six"

Video: Slayer live at Hammersmith, 2008. HD, up close & personal.

Video: Ill Bill, “U.B.S. (Unauthorized Biography of Slayer).” THE BEST RAP SONG ABOUT SLAYER, PERIOD. (Not that there are many.)

Video: Ill Bill's "Paul Baloff"

Video: Tom Araya’s Grammy acceptance and discussion.

Video: Jeff comments on the Grammy win.

Podcast: From last year: my long, conversational review / analysis of Kerry King's debut album, From Hell I Rise.

Official video: KK's "Toxic"

Official video: KK's "Where I Reign"

Official Video: KK talks about From Hell I Rise

Stuff you should have: Sacha Jenkins jammies at Amazon

Video: Jenkins talks Wu-Tang doc & more with Sway

Video: Open Mike Eagle's tribute to Jenkins

Video: The White Mandingos, Jenkins' rockin' rap band that features Darryl Jennifer of [the] Bad Brains

Video: The trailer for Jenkins & Howie Abrams' Merciless Book of Metal Lists

Video: Brian Slagel reads from the Merciless Book

Video: Gary Holt testifies about the Merciless book

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