Raining Blood

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About Raining Blood

"Raining Blood" is a song by the American thrash metal band Slayer. Written by Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King for the 1986 studio album Reign in Blood, the song's religious concept is about overthrowing Heaven. The song is four minutes and fourteen seconds in duration. It ends with a minute of rain sound effects. Described as a "classic" by Allmusic, it is noted by fans as one of Slayer's most popular songs. As an almost permanent addition to their live sets, both Hanneman and King acknowledged it as their favorite song to play live. Many of Slayer's live performances of the song have been captured on the band's live albums and also multi-band compilation albums including MTV2 Headbangers Ball. There have been many appearances of the song in the media and elsewhere, including the South Park episode "Die Hippie, Die", and the video games Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, where it is considered difficult to play. 


Year:
2010
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Trapped in purgatory
A lifeless object, alive
Awaiting reprisal
Death will be their acquiescence

The sky is turning red
Return to power draws near
Fall into me, the sky's crimson tears
Abolish the rules made of stone

Pierced from below, souls of my treacherous past
Betrayed by many, now ornaments dripping above

Awaiting the hour of reprisal
Your time slips away

Raining blood
From a lacerated sky
Bleeding its horror
Creating my structure now I shall reign in blood

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Slayer

Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. more »

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Written by: Jeffery John Hanneman, Kerry King

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Raining Blood" is classified as thrash metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal music characterized by its aggressive, driving rhythm and complex song structures.
Album Name
The song is from Slayer's 1986 album "Reign in Blood."
Record Label
The record label behind the song and album is Def Jam Recordings, then largely known for rap music.
Producer
Renowned music producer Rick Rubin known for his work across multiple music genres was involved in the production.
Song Legacy
"Raining Blood" is one of Slayer's most famous songs and has been featured in several video games, films, and TV shows. It's a staple of their live shows as well.
Songwriter
The song was written by Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King, members of the band.
Relative Controversial Lyrics
"Raining Blood," like many Slayer songs, faced controversy due to its explicit lyrics and violent themes.
Cover Versions
Several bands have covered "Raining Blood," showcasing its influence and popularity in the heavy metal music world.
Performance Issues
The song's complex structure and tempo changes can often lead to it being considered challenging to perform live.
Inspiring Artistry
The song, along with the whole "Reign in Blood" album, has been a great source of influence for many metal bands of the 1990s and 2000s.

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