Angel of Death
Slayer
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Auschwitz, the meaning of pain The why that I want you to die Slow death, immense decay Showers that cleanse you of your life Forced in Like cattle You run Stripped of Your life's worth Human mice, for the Angel of Death Four hundred thousand more to die Angel of Death Monarch to the kingdom of the dead Sadistic, surgeon of demise Sadist of the noblest blood Destroying, without mercy To benefit the Aryan race Surgery, with no anesthesia Fell the knife pierce you intensely Inferior, no use to mankind Strapped down screaming out to die Angel of Death Monarch to the kingdom of the dead Infamous butcher, Angel of Death Pumped with fluid, inside your brain Pressure in your skull begins pushing through your eyes Burning flesh, drips away Test of heat burns your skin, your mind starts to boil Frigid cold, cracks your limbs How long can you last In this frozen water burial? Sewn together, joining heads Just a matter of time 'Til you rip yourselves apart Millions laid out in their Crowded tombs Sickening ways to achieve The holocaust Seas of blood, bury life Smell your death as it burns Deep inside of you Abacinate, eyes that bleed Praying for the end of Your wide awake nightmare Wings of pain, reach out for you His face of death staring down, Your blood running cold Injecting cells, dying eyes Feeding on the screams of The mutants he's creating Pathetic harmless victims Left to die Rancid Angel of Death Flying free [ Angel of Death Monarch to the kingdom of the dead Infamous butcher, Angel of Death Angel of Death]
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Written by: Jeffery John Hanneman
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10 facts about this song
Release & Band Members"Angel of Death" is a song by American thrash metal band Slayer from their 1986 album "Reign in Blood". The band members at that time were Tom Araya (vocals and bass), Kerry King (guitar), Jeff Hanneman (guitar), and Dave Lombardo (drums).
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Subject MatterThis song is one of the band's most famous and controversial songs due to its subject matter - it details the horrific human experiments conducted by Josef Mengele, a Nazi doctor at Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust.
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Misunderstood IntentionsDespite its controversial topic, the band has consistently stated that the song is a narration of history and is not intended to glorify Nazi atrocities. It is more of a condemnation of the horrors committed during the Holocaust.
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Song StructureThe song is known for its intricate song structure, featuring two separate guitar solos, extreme speeds, context-switching, and aggressive lyrics. This serves to create a dark and intense mood that conveys the horror of its historical subject matter.
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Impact on Slayer's ImageProlific controversy regarding the song contributed to Slayer's "evil" image and garnered them significant media attention. The song led to accusations of Nazism and fascism, which the band denied vehemently.
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Impact on Album Release"Angel of Death" contributed to delays in the release of the "Reign in Blood" album, as its original distributor, Columbia Records, refused to release the album, citing the song's lyrical content.
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Genre ImpactDespite, or perhaps because of its controversy and intensity, "Angel of Death" has become iconic in the thrash metal genre, often considered as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a regular feature in Slayer's live performances. The band has often begun their concerts with "Angel of Death," and it was the last song they performed at their final concert in 2019.
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Notable CoverThe song was notably covered by "Public Enemy" member Chuck D under the moniker Confrontation Camp in 2000.
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In Popular CultureIn addition to its place within the metal genre, "Angel of Death" has crossed over into popular culture. It has been featured in films and television, including the 2009 film "Law Abiding Citizen" and an episode of MTV's "Beavis and Butt-Head", solidifying its place as a notable piece of music history.
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