Vocal Coach REACTS - Slayer 'South of Heaven' (LIVE) 

two words: RAINING BLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDD

If you want to hear the top of his range, listen to the beginning of Angel of Death.

This wasn't the first song of the set. It was song 8 of 11.

They are Slayer! They can walk onto the stage whenever they want and it will always be cool! As a fan I can tell you people love it!

Slayer is too legendary, too godlike, to bother making a huge dramatic entrance. They could come out in wheelchairs and people would go absolutely batty at the mere sight of them.

"No idea what he's saying" - probably for the best...

I suspect it wasn’t a pre-roll, but just Kerry playing the opening riff as they were walking on. Slayer was never big on any theatrical bs so just walking on and playing was the norm for them. Angel of Death might have been a better Slayer recommendation for vocal range. Even just for that scream in the beginning... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BYz3G5CKAD8.html

Heavy Metal isn't just a genre of music. It's also a lifestyle choice!

Never in a million years would I have expected a vocal coach to react to Slayer, wow. I say that as a big Slayer fan (they are my other favourite band of all time, sharing the top spot with Iron Maiden). Tom's amazing intensity and ability to sustain that through a whole show was amazing, but I never thought of him as being hugely technical. Try "Raining Blood" sometime for epic levels of intensity, or "Dead Skin Mask" for something...mellow. By Slayer standards at least. (it's also a great song about a real life serial killer, Ed Gein)

For pure vocal excellence, Judas Priest Painkiller.

being there live in person for Slayer since the late 90's... i can tell you those Marshall stacks are loud as hell! and the reason they walk out during their song opening is because after waiting up to an hour or longer in between sets, the excitement levels when those lights go down and the sounds become familiar... you go crazy!!!

Slayer did a final world tour during 2018-2019. Singer wanted to retire...

Lovin’ your reactions! I’m a big metal fan and only came across your vids last night and have watched loads of your reactions. Keep it up!

I’ve seen Slayer probably 15 times and I never seen them open like that.The crowd was taking it easy because that was 1 of Slayers slow songs!

The way you explain things and articulate your words are so entertaining to watch, you also seem like a very down to earth dude cant wait for the next vid

My partner introduced me to Slayer. When I heard the riff in South of Heaven, it sounded familiar to me, too. Then I realized it sounded like the theme song to Inspector Gadget. Now I can't stop hearing it.

react to Gojira - The gift of guilt live at brixton academy.

I've been on Slayer gigs since the 80s and they have never failed to impress. \m/

Try reacting to king diamond sleepless nights insane vocal range by a demonic metal singer

Most of the audience is there for Metallica. This is from the Big 4 tour, where Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax played together.

This song runs up to a B4 (at least in the studio) but hes got notes all the way up to C6 live, as recently as 2015. His vocals arent for everyone but they fit the chaotic nature of the band. And yes Im pretty sure the stack is mostly a prop however for the size of this show, they probably used a fair bit.

Thanks for doing Slayer!

I saw them headline download UK (last ever UK gig) and they opened with pyrotechnics. I was 3 rows from the barrier and I melted it was amazing.

I subscribed love your videos so far keep it up

I saw Slayer on their retirement tour and it was one of the best shows I've been to. The mosh pit was amazing!!!

Saw them in 2018 at the start of their final tour phenomenal band

In Flames - When The World Explodes (ft. Emilia Feldt)

Your head started swaying! Love it

slayer own that sound , the world is a sadder place without them

I subscribed, a few months ago, but great stuff mate!

Stacks are real!!! Was two "rows" back at a show in Detroit a few years back....I was hearing the drums in my head for the next week!!!!

No way! LMAO I can't believe you're reacting to this haha. I'm loving this all the away

I subscribed (you told me to say it). Came for the metal reacts stayed for the genuine content. Well done.

I saw Slayer live back in ‘04. Indoor show, about 30 feet from the stage. Loudest damn thing ever. Seriously. Painful. Had a blast! 😂

I subscribed!! Really like your reaction to heavy metal/rock bands. It's so fun to see you guys get introduced to the talent and complexity of this (imo) underappreciated genre. There are tons of talented vocalists out there. If you haven't done Alterbridge with Myles Kennedy on vocals I highly reccommed it.

I was there. Absolutely amazing show. This was a part of a special line of shows, called "The Big 4", as in the most successful Thrash Metal bands ever. Metallica headlined and Slayer along with Anthrax and Megadeth worked as supporting acts. Slayer was founded in 1981 and last day in November 2019 they had their final show, before calling it quits. I adore this band.Please do Metallica or even more Slayer.

My favorite song.

New sub! Seen Slayer live twice.

Most of the time the Marshall stacks are empty props for show. There is usually only one or two cabinets that are actually being used. Sometimes even different amp rigs are used that are hiding behind the wall of Marshalls and are mic'd facing the backstage area. Or even the guitars just going direct through effects etc. and direct into the mixing board ...all the while have the wall of amp stacks for show. BUT there are some bands that will go through several amp cabinets of their amp wall

Slayer 1981 - 2019. Sadly 2019 was their farewell tour. They earned it though.

The GREATEST metal group ever....enough said

Those stacks are real. I have been going to metal shows for 20+yrs. Slayer & Pantera were the only ones that hurt my ears.

Ken that's a dope jacket my guy!

May seem underwhelming but everyone in that crowd knows what's coming, and yes those Marshall's are real :-)

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I was at that consert. damn it was a good one to see whole big 4

Best Live Band ever ! .....how i miss their Mosh Pits so much .....Dead but for us Fans UNDEAD 4EVER !

SLAAAAYER!!!

Lindemann "Knebel" uncensored version is on reddit, your channel friendly version (lol) is on youtube.

The stacks of speaker cabinets have been empty for the last 30 years. They're for show. The VAST majority of live shows are played through the PA.

YES, to 11

Please Please react to OPETH - Ghost of Perdition (LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE) Mikael who sings and plays guitar has an amazing range and vocal technique!

A pre roll can be cool. Iron Maiden always play Doctor Doctor by UFO immediately before they start a concert. As soon as the first notes begin the crowd starts getting more and more excited. As the song ends, the lights come on and Maiden are there, playing, full force, with the audience at fever pitch :)

"Well this guy's excited....pretty scary actually" 😂😂😂

10:48 "The rest of the crowd" looks like that, because it was a concert of 4 bands Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica, so obviusly some people go to the concert to listen to slayer other to listen to metallica, etc... in a exclusive Slayer concert everybody is really into this.

I subscribe, Imagine getting a ❤ from Ken Lavigne. I hope to see more Morisette and Marcelito Reactions. Thank You and God Bless!

Check out God send death/disciple by Slayer, that was some of his most intense vocal work I've heard.

Probably the most unexpected reaction video on youtube. But a good one! Saw this concert while in hospital with a broken leg. Good/bad-ish times.

No need for dynamic entrances and pageantry. This is real kickass metal. What metal should be. As Slayer fans, we look forward to the delivery of their amazingly consistent material. Anything else is sugar on top. I’m so thankful for the multiple times that I’ve seen m over theirs with Jeff. RIP Bigman. And it was heartwarming to have Gary almost seamlessly slip into place.

I have seen Slayer in concert, it’s like walking into hell...and enjoying it.

Slayerrrrr!!!

Tom kills it in Angel of Death too with the note holding.

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i saw them in 2019 here in Portugal! Last show! \m/\m/

As a vocal coach, you must check out Dir En Grey. I would love to hear your take on the vocals for this band. I recommend you start with "Vinushka- Androgynous live ".

Slayer is just slayer, this is the music you hear while your in hells waiting room

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That riff your talking about uses a very similar progression as Dead Skin Mask and Coheed and Cambria's Welcome Home.

This is an old video, and someone may have already said this but... The South of Heaven intro sends shivers down my spine every time. Whether they play it straight after another mid set, or play it from off stage (actually playing it or from a tape) as they walk on to open the gig or back on after they've just swapped out their guitars for ones that don't need tuning or whether it's just on a youtube video. Standing in a theatre with the lights down hearing those notes ring out in the darkness anticipating the beginning of awesomeness is the best but every single time, shivers down my spine. It's as close as I get to a religious experience. There's nothing else quite like it and even if they're playing a mid-afternoon slot at a festival it still works. Slayer were the best. After I saw them for the last time I walked back to my tent in floods of tears feeling genuinely bereaved.

They stopped touring a couple years ago. Made for some really intense, but really sad gigs. At our big metal festival (Melbourne) they spent ten minutes after their headline set soaking it in.

They were about to play Raining Blood at the end of that video.

Hello and thank you for your videos. :) May I suggest another delicacy from the extreme metal area? A not unknown band from Norway. Named: Dimmu Borgier, namely the "Forces of the northern night" series either the concert in Oslo (53 musicians from the Norwegian radio orchestra and 30 members of the Schola Cantorum), or the one from Wacken Open Air, Germany (with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra) both great performances. The following songs would be the "best": Mourning Palace; Dimmu Borgir; Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse; Gateways; The Serpentine Offering. And then to come back down the instrumental Fear And Wonder. All the best, greetings from Germany

there are bands that are loud. with these guys you could dry your wet hair in 5 seconds by putting your head in front of their amp ... welcome to slayer. their concerts are epically epic

"The first row is excited, but the rest of the crowd is disappointed"?... Those in last rows are old farts who were in the first row and excited when the album was released \m/ :-D

As always, great analysis!! You remind me of my psychiatrist actually lol. So If you look closely at all the stack of cabs, you’ll notice that only one of the cabinets is mic'd and up the rest are just props. Cheers from Texas and stay safe

It's the afternoon, I'm old and we've played this song like 10 thousand times...but hey, we're Slayer! Jk, I love Slayer...❤

Gary Holt [Exodus] to Jeff Hanneman due to his passing.... Dave Lombardo possibly to fill in for Paul Bostaph [ex Forbidden] which he formed Grip Inc. post Slayer in the 1990's

Bottom line is no one’s opinion matters, these guys made a good living off of this music.

The marshall stacks are 6/6/6 left and 6/6/6 at the right hand site.

WOW, came to your channel looking for Dimash, didn't expect Slayer :D but I'm not mad :D

The marshal stack is 100% real - they don't use any fake boxes - Slayer is fucking crazy loud live on stage.

Slayer are my favorite of the Big Four bands but for vocal technique I would recommend my second favorite of the B4, Anthrax, Joey Belladonna is,IMO, the best thrash vocalist.

Love Slayer, seen them a few times. Despite their sinister image I was always surprised how nice Tom is.

SLAYER!!!! \m/

I have yet to see anyone react to Alejandro Aranda’s auditions on American Idol. I’d love to get your opinions! One of my favorite performances by far. I’d suggest listening to at least 2 audition songs. Keep up the great work!

King Diamond: sleepless nights (live at the fillmore)

The one detail I really love about your vidoes: You always take your time to at least check the name of the singer. Doesn't matter which band, the name is always there. Is it important to the video? Not at all. But a great show of respect. If you're still looking for music to enjoy, I highly recommend checking out Savatage, by the way. Chance, Believe, Gutter Ballet, All that I bleed - whatever. It's the kind of metal that makes me just feel good, so I highly recommend them!

One of their guitarists passed away Jeff hanneman. You gotta check out some other songs! Also more pantera reacts all of pantera songs are slappers!

Had some beers with Dave Lombardo and Kerry King (on different occasions) and they're the fucking nicest people you'll ever meet. Slayer are and always have been awesome. Do "Angel Of Death" please. If only for the opening scream...

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They are the brothers of the big four . Big for means metallica ,slayer , megadeth and antrax . If you wanna ceck out you wil find on youtube the big four tour ! 🤘🤘

Slayerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 🤘

I’d love to see you react to the band Six Feet Under and the live version of Feasting on the Blood of the Insane!

Well this wasn't expected

If you're a band like Slayer, you can pull off that "underwhelming" entrance.

About volume and "huge" sound accoustically for extreme vocals: it depends on the person and technique used. Some people cup the mic to get more compression and volume, some rely on amplification more, some dont. I am not knowledgeable enough to be able to explain technical differences but I can tell you that personally, when I was in training back in the day doing extreme vocals I was very loud. We had a band rehearsal without the drummer one time so we just used small amps in a bandmates bedroom and i did vocals without any mic and amplification. I was almost too loud for the like 30-40-50-whatever watts practice amplifiers tuned to high gain settings.

if possible check out live stuff from their early years. Or even studio videos.

As someone who used to sing in metal bands when I was younger, my experience was contrary to what most of the vocal coaches seem to suggest when I hear them comment on various metal screams. In my experience doing this style of vocal regularly, my throat got used to it and the more I did it the easier it was. It wasn't doing damage, I could still use clean vocals whenever I wanted with no breaks or cracking. If I try to scream along with these songs now, it will give me a sore throat in very little time and make it much more difficult to sing clean afterwards. It's not because I've forgotten whatever technique I was using, I still produce the sound in exactly the same way, it's just that my vocal folds are not adapted to singing like this. I also suspect that having not maintained the adaptation, it would be very difficult to get it back later in life. I haven't tried, so I can't be sure, but I suspect, the body adapts more easily when younger and with regular use, it's easy to maintain that adaptation.

The familiarity probably comes from the flattened 5th in the chord progression. This was once called diablous in musica due to it's ominous sounds, and it goes back to Black Sabbath.

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