Episode 71: The Rulers Are Back... A Fresh Look at Rick Rubin and Reign in Blood

Todays's topics include a detailed look at Rick Rubin, Slayer's enigmatic longtime producer, executive producer, label boss, and benefactor. Stay tuned, and you'll learn more about how the band made Reign in Blood... what fans think about it... what Jeff said about the, ahem, German content in "Angel of Death"... an update on what happened to the long-lost album cover artwork... and more.The old version of the Reign In Blood chapter is the most popular episode after the Jeff Hanneman tributes. Now that chapter is bigger and better. And badder. And deffer. This week, you hear the additions to the chapter in the new version of the unofficial, exhaustively researched band biography "SLAYER 66 2/3: A METAL BAND BIOGRAPHY" (REBORN & RE-REMASTERED 4TH EDITION).Click below to listen to Talkin' Slayer, Episode 15, the pre-update rundown of Reign in Blood:SPOTIFYAPPLEThe new 4th edition of the book is available in four formats. For a limited time, they're at a discount. OUR PRICES ARE CRIMINALLY INSANE!! Your options are...1) The Uncut Standard Version: Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index, annotated endnote citations, and a works cited / bibliography section. 2) The Oversize Version: This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, with larger type. The format has size limits, so it omits the standalone works cited section and a few of the less awesome photos. It still includes the full annotated endnote citations and 50 b&w photos. The full real content is there. 3) The ebook has no index, but it's cheap, and it features two additional appendices, with mostly color photos.4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It features full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone works cited section. it's the story of Slayer, and nothing but. This Short & Cheap version cuts a lot of important historical context and commentary. And it concentrates on the Slayer story as it unfolds. It's missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. Do what you will. We get it.If you want to buy an autographed copy directly, reach out: [email protected] .Free listeners miss every other episode. Patreon supporters get an episode every week, plus more bonus Slaytanic content. Packages start at less than $1 an episode. Premiums include stickers, a shout-out on the show, and a free version of the audbiobook when it's finished. Learn more at Patreon.com/SlayerBook .If you want to drop some ducats in the virtual tip jar... or you'd rather make a one-time payment for a VIP all-access pass, you can do it at ko-fi.com/slayerbook .Skrelnick.