Unfortunately, it is a common misconception that “South Of Heaven” is Hell. “South of Heaven” is the earth. They are talking about what is happening on the Earth. I love the riffs, the drums and everything else about this song.
@Kriegter
Жыл бұрын
specifically the second coming of christ
@JulioAlvaradoPalomo
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, everyone thinks Slayer is a satanist band, how mistaken they are
@apocarteris6920
Ай бұрын
дык, великие философы, именно эту идею и продвигали, что жизнь на земле это и есть ад, точнее один из его кругов. 😅
@mostvaluableproduction
Жыл бұрын
Dave Lombardo is one of the greats behind a drum kit. His fills still blow my mind.
@nihilist1680
Жыл бұрын
You should hear Ole Öhman's playing on Storm Of The Light's Bane album. It's incredibly fast, groovy and just mindblowing.
@efogg3
Жыл бұрын
Facts Lombardo \m/
@metalmark1214
Жыл бұрын
Now he's with Testament
@lakritzpiranha
Жыл бұрын
So true!
@Broccoli_Highkicks
Жыл бұрын
Jeff was one of the best songwriters in thrash metal. Nobody could write a creepy, morbid riff like that guy. A major influence for thousands and thousands of guitar players over the years. He died on my birthday, which hit extra hard 😥 Worth mentioning that Tom Araya, in spite of the band's longtime flirtation with Satanic imagery, is a practicing Christian.
@vincentstephan3052
Жыл бұрын
@@cinejourneys It was a spider and he died because of alcoholism. RIP anyway.
@klaush.1255
Жыл бұрын
It was also my birthday. Since then, I always have to think of his death on my birthdays😢
@futurewavecs
Жыл бұрын
They just love horror movies and novels. Thus, they write similar music. Isn't it strange how it is only music where you are considered Satanic for writing such things?
@jye_24
Ай бұрын
Tom is Catholic lol. LONG LIVE JEFF HANNEMAN, THE KING OF THRASH METAL!
@DariusKhan
Жыл бұрын
Week by week I can't see Doug getting more and more into metal. Love it!
@DariusKhan
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your critique on the lyrics BTW (as well as the music of course!) Keep it up Doug.
@fuelflownormal
Жыл бұрын
Right? Headbanging and air drumming 🤟🏻
@Rolli6669
Жыл бұрын
When they're talking about South of Heaven they're not talking about Hell, they're talking about Earth.
@lakritzpiranha
Жыл бұрын
Now that is a interesting thought! And it seems logical, Earth beeing inbetween. thx :-)
@KA-jm2cz
Жыл бұрын
We make it the hell for many.
@pillsareyummy
Жыл бұрын
By Earth I assume you meant humanity?
@michaelclements5793
Жыл бұрын
That's what I wanted to say, and it's first here in the comments. The message is that Earth is the hell we've made it.
@Rolli6669
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelclements5793 Yes. Once Doug knows the song is about Earth and not Hell then the message becomes very apparent so I minimized my comment for relevance.
@Arrow2theACL
Жыл бұрын
SSSSSSLLLLLLLEEEEEIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHEEEEERRRRR!!!! This is such a fun track. Love all the Christmas references throughout.
@antoniocarlin5026
Жыл бұрын
YESSS!! Becky Baldwin on bass!! I saw her this month in his LAST SHOW with Mercyful Fate here in my city: Monterrey México! (with Pantera, Behemoth, Stryper and Judas Priest)!!! :)
@ditmavic
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant song to finish the year on. Merry Christmas to you Doug and Megan. And to all Daily Doug fans everywhere.
@matiasa4624
Жыл бұрын
One of the best songname in history. And Lombardo a beast ever
@chillouttracks7906
Жыл бұрын
Man, how i love the sound of these 80s/90s recordings ....more feeling/power, less polish....love you chanel Doug! Merry Christmas to Y' all, have a peaceful time!!! :)
@DrBlort
Жыл бұрын
I love your transformation from your first dabbles with Iron Maiden as a different experience for you, to headbanging to Slayer :D Cheers!
@zsjb_
Жыл бұрын
He's got a long way to go lmao, still hasn't dabbled much into black or death metal
@metalmark1214
Жыл бұрын
He still hasn't done one of best thrash bands of the 80's - Testament
@VoIcanoman
Жыл бұрын
Man, I remember the first time I heard "South of Heaven." I was about 9 years old (this was like, 1990), and one of my uncles had copied a whole bunch of his music onto tapes for me to listen to (most of it was originally on vinyl). Naturally, I assumed that what he'd given me was just the height of popularity at the time (uncles are, by definition, cooler than parents), so I'd be rocking out to Slayer and Metallica (he'd given me _Ride the Lightning_ too) in my room, ghettoblaster cranked to the max. Thus it was that I taught myself how to headbang before puberty (not out of any imitation of headbanging I'd seen, just...it's the natural thing to do when you're listening to metal)! It took awhile before I realized that my peers were all listening to New Kids on the Block and MC Hammer...not the latest in thrash metal (I was a bit of a loner-kid so my friends were mostly uncool people who had no idea what was popular...and as it turns out, that was fairly fortunate, otherwise I might have turned out VERY different).
@etiennegroulx5342
Жыл бұрын
being a Slayer fan since the 80's a thank you Mr. doug like you say what a beautiful way to end this 2022 year. I personally wish you and your love ones a very beautiful christmas, keep posting allright Monsieur!!! i look daily for new stuff you post and i truly love and believe you make a difference for many hundreds of people everyday and I respect that :-) Merry christmas Mr.Doug!!! 🙂
@vovindequasahi
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I love it!!! Merry Christmas!! Love how Sleigher ends with Mandatory Suicide also from that album South of Heaven!
@ericsyre9418
Жыл бұрын
I missed a bunch of your videos lately and as I come back I notice you started headbanging. It seems like Metal is waving its magic unto you. Indeed, the lyrics draw a parallel between hell and modern society. How fitting for these days of chaos and distrust.
@TheLacedaemonian300
Жыл бұрын
I was 15 when South of Heaven came out, and it was then that I knew I wanted to be a drummer. I hung up my bass, and wanted to be Dave Lombardo, the most creative metal drummer ever, imho. South of Heaven is supposed to refer to either hell, or a hell on earth, which Doug was right about. With the death of Jeff Hannemen we lost one of the greatest metal writers. There's a reason Slayer has stood the test of time, and South of Heaven is one of their masterpiece albums. Merry Christmas, and a Happy Hanukah to all!!!
@DstnyCln
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone else picked up on this little Easter egg, but Sleigher foreshadowed this song well in advance. Last year's video (Season's Greetings from the Abyss) ends with a signpost pointing to both Lapland and South of Lapland.
@andykrikkit
Жыл бұрын
Well spotted! 🙂
@ricardorocha813
Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of songs about going to the army but probably not a concept album like this. South of Heaven is a story of a young man going to the army to break away from his disrupted family environmental just to find hell at the army and hung himself. It always be a masterpiece in music
@Flameulator2
Жыл бұрын
JOY TO THE WORLD! Another double dosage of slaying/sleighing is upon us. Great vid and the enthusiasm is infectious!
@bitter_peace
Жыл бұрын
The second part isn't South of Heaven anymore btw but Mandatory Suícide, another Slayer song. Awesome reaction as usual, thank you so much!
@a.s.vieira7846
Жыл бұрын
I lived 50 years to see a classical composer headbanging on a Slayer's song.
@PK--ITA
Жыл бұрын
Ahahahah Good bless u Dough. As someone so connected with the church, you have a great distance to it and I appreciate you for it Mary Xmas
@Elric70
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Doug, thanks for the spirit, and happy new year!
@alexandre_am
Жыл бұрын
Valhalleluja, by Nanowar Of Steel next!!! Another christmasy metal song, where laughing is guaranteed
@TheSlysterII
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Doug, absolutely love it! Hope you and Megan have a peaceful Christmas and New Year xx
@lauscho
Жыл бұрын
Okay, you gotta check out some Protest The Hero eventually... I suggest "Mist", the official music video version, absolutely beautiful video and story, fantastic song.
@Jonas_Holzapfel-JH
Жыл бұрын
Haha. I always love your reaction to double kickdrums. Despite you trying to hide how much you hate the sound not to offend anyone, its still written on your face 😆
@sianpodmore4988
Жыл бұрын
That was fun! Merry Christmas Doug and Megan, thank you for all your hard work inspiring us and building this community. Best wishes to all, may you have love, joy and peace.
@ScottyKirk1
Жыл бұрын
Your air drums are awesome Doug! Probably my favorite Slayer album.
@ScottyKirk1
Жыл бұрын
@@DM_ON_TELE-GRAM_Bria_nna1 BOTS need to FO&D.
@MakoyUnggoy
Жыл бұрын
Jeff Hanneman and Dimebag Darrell RIP, pure legends of the metal world
@mikepetrucha2774
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant it was! That really put a smile on my face. Thanks for that Doug.
@187nemesis3
Жыл бұрын
The drumpart of the beginning of South of heaven is also used in Doom 2 for the music of the Level Dead Simple.
@cmichaelanthonyimages2197
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful sounds. Have a merry and joyful Christmas Doug.
@Krister6662010
Жыл бұрын
Hej Doug!, Chris from Sweden (Gothenburg) You are a really smart guy. We love you in Sweden.Merry Christmas
@renanfreitas3063
Жыл бұрын
'No presents for Christmas" - king diamond, awesome Christmas song haha
@Spockthinks
9 ай бұрын
Perfect drums!!! Nice and loud in the mix too.
@antonisarvanitidis4397
Жыл бұрын
Manowar:"Heart of steel" or "The crown and the ring" (with orchestra or not)
@crystaloffrost
Жыл бұрын
See.. headbang comes naturally :))
@chrisdangelo6539
Жыл бұрын
Manowar - Crown and the Ring , Heart of Steel , Black wind fire and steel !!!
@SchwarzerTurm
2 ай бұрын
Correct me if I am wrong, but I remember an old magazine interview during the nineties, where Tom explained that the song meaning was around the south central area in Los Angeles... The sinnest hell on earth.... Near Huntington Beach... Where Slayer was formed.
@Relyx
Жыл бұрын
Before "God Rest Ye Fellow Gentlemen" was "Stop The Cavalry" a christmas song by Jona Lewie. We actually have a lot of christmas songs in the UK that just didn't make it stateside in the same way. "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" by Wizzard, "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Slade, etc.
@Mr-gg8ek
Жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I heard this song. It was so demonic it scared me. It was haunting.
@alexsaucedo8032
Жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC SONG OFF A FANTASTIC ALBUM. LOVE THIS JAM. GREAT GUITAR WORK. This whole album kicks ass. A solid fuckin 10. . CRANK IT UP LOUD. HORNS UP 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘 🤘
@ramonacosta2647
Жыл бұрын
Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Grandpa bought a semi and patiently waited until Santa least expected it.
@richardrondon8843
Жыл бұрын
I didn´t know Sleigher jajajaja thanx!
@pauloakley2124
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug for some wonderful insights into your thoughts and expressions to the Metal genre over the year. Hope Megan gets you that Double Bass kick drumset for Christmas 🎄 🤣
@1spiralout
Жыл бұрын
The fills in this and Seasons of the Abyss. Enough said.
@36ELRIC
Жыл бұрын
The song is about "Hell on Earth". Quoted directly from Tom Araya
@fearvo
Жыл бұрын
The coolest album due to Tom saving the day and writing most of the material. Love it.
@audiodead7302
Жыл бұрын
"Jesus day of womb ejection is nigh...." I bet the real Slayer wish they had written this.
@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle
Жыл бұрын
I don't. It really doesn't sound like a Slayer lyric, at all.
@stoppropaganda2573
Жыл бұрын
🤘Happy Holidays to y'all ... Doug and Megan and John!🤘
@brucebowling6032
Жыл бұрын
The 2 Slayer songs you have done are awesome, but you need something faster to really appreciate this band. War Ensemble, Angel of Death, Altar of Sacrifice, or the almighty Reign in Blood will give you a fuller experience.
Love this guy! Doug you are Awsome!!! your real! Ur breakdowns of songs and instruments are on point.
@DvdVsMz
Жыл бұрын
It's hilarious to me how, many times, metal and that kinda hard stuff is an acquired taste. If you go to the early Doug he's pretty sober and cold about it. Look at him now lmao
@carlosnascimento9269
Жыл бұрын
Watching your gradual transformation into a metalhead is the gift that keeps on giving.
@Bawitdabadabangdadang
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos dude! Sometimes you don't like the songs I like but I still love your musical input! 🥰
@pauldavis645
Жыл бұрын
Happy Christmas Doug to you and Megan hope you have a wonderful time
@motorhead_1238
Жыл бұрын
"Wow, Heavy!" indeed....
@jamescotner2459
Жыл бұрын
It's Earth that is South of Heaven!
@OlettaLiano
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Sorry it took me a month to see it. I have to say, it's been a long time since anyone playing a Rickenbacker bass.
@turkeytrac1
Жыл бұрын
Sleigher.... epic!!
@nikolah.8472
Жыл бұрын
I admire Slayer for getting this heavy tone without downtuning their guitars that much. Modern metal bands like Slipknot downtuned their guitars 2 whole notes or 7-, 8-String guitars and Slayer only has a half step downtuned. They achieve so brutal tones just with composition.
@andrewwallace4481
Жыл бұрын
Lots of Fun going on here Loved it Doug🧑🎄Happy Christmas
@michaelclements5793
Жыл бұрын
"Hardening arteries" is probably an intentional reference to the last song on the Hell Awaits album.
@stevencharlton7693
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmanay!!! Hope you, Megan and family have a brill time!!! 😀
@kevinbrown1893
Жыл бұрын
Hell on earth. As below, so above...here.
@AcidSolid
Жыл бұрын
Noice. You should react to Mandatory Suicide by Slayer also
@IllumeEltanin
Жыл бұрын
Ah... It appears you made up for the lack of air drumming in the Olias EPL with this one, Dr. Doug. 😉
@jeffgoodner4606
Жыл бұрын
Doug is the most classical heavy metal dude of all time.
@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle
Жыл бұрын
Yngwie Malmsteen exists...
@MeYou-nm5bd
Жыл бұрын
There is a reference to Walking in the Air, which is from a Christmas movie but has been covered by Nightwish.
@ronnieredneck9162
Жыл бұрын
It’s a song about the apocalypse. South of heaven is “earth” .
@midibenni
Жыл бұрын
The first and second songs merge into each other. The second song is about abortion. I always considered the two songs as one, in two chapters and therefore connected the lyrics. But maybe I'm wrong. Merry Christmas, cheers
@viniciussiqueira1875
Жыл бұрын
Slayer, the best band for beginners to start studying intervals (without being monotonous and boring)
@Aymungoos
Жыл бұрын
South of heaven is actually about earth I think
@rp6762
Жыл бұрын
Isn't it the other way round with the solos? I'm just asking, as I don't know myself. But since the second one seems more basic I asociate it with King.
@ChrisHopkinsBass
Жыл бұрын
That’s my bass teacher with the Rickenbacker :)
@stephenbryan219
Жыл бұрын
Looks like Doug didn't get the Snowman reference. It's a classic 80s British Christmas animation featuring the song Walking in the Air. A must see.
@azdarkforce
Жыл бұрын
Gah! I love Rody Walker's humour. Feel like listening to Protest the Hero just for the fun lyrics!
@GeoffreyGodshall
Жыл бұрын
Just wow.
@GregsWhiskyGuide
Жыл бұрын
OMG that parody was so hilarious, nice comparison, lol ! Merry Xmas to you Doug & to you all ! PS Brilliant idea to include at the end the Mandatory Suicide part, that's a mash up !
@drewtschirki6209
Жыл бұрын
You should do Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” for a Monday metal! There’s a lot going on vocally / musically, I am anxious to see your reaction!
@joakimhagberg3252
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas , Happy new year .
@sirschnee8737
Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas :D I would recommend you to look into Deep Purples 12 Minute piece "April". It's a classical piece written by deep purple :p
@willbarrow8753
Жыл бұрын
Earth is what they're singing about in south of heaven...
@erickrueger5706
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Austin King Diamond No Presents for Christmas Great Song Enjoy your Channel Happy Holidays
@erickrueger5706
Жыл бұрын
Again Would like to Invite you to my AMP Channel E Man’s Jams Hope all is Well with you and Your Family
@steve_esq.
Жыл бұрын
Fkn SLAYER! 🤘
@happydude2163
Жыл бұрын
Even the Doug has to head bang to Slayer!!!!!!!!!!! Always miss the continuation to Silent Scream in these reactions :(
@jd9119
Жыл бұрын
You had to be expecting a tritone in a song called "South of Heaven."
@paulmahoney5937
Жыл бұрын
Earth is south of heaven, too. Could be hell on earth, as well?
@jeisoncoronel9821
Жыл бұрын
you should have listened to "Mandatory Suicide" to understand the second part of the song after the tuba.... Slayer rules!!!!!!!!
@danielgabinio3733
Жыл бұрын
Nice T-Shirt!
@videosdeecologia7468
Жыл бұрын
I guess South of Heaven was supposed to mean "Under the Heavens" meaning "here down in Earth" ... "Meanwhile here down in Earth"... Seasons in the Abyss is also kind of enigmatic album title... Maybe it could be translated as "spending some time in the abyss"... Maybe a season in a war field, a psyquiatric clinic etc...
@catmanduu66
Жыл бұрын
I've always saw South of Heaven as Earth.
@ПавелКатышев-в9я
Ай бұрын
Its literally "in the hall of the mountain king" by Grieg
@calcwithfab1192
Жыл бұрын
Christmas is Slayer? I am pausing the video and try to figure it out before watching it…
@philipspinks1901
Жыл бұрын
South of Heaven and Silent Scream is the best 1-2 punch on any of their albums.
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