A couple of quotes I found on some forums, that I liked.
''Slayer had an influence on the whole variety of extreme metal every other band only could dream of, they were an institution for 30 years and while I am not denying that the last two decades weren't that legendary, they still NEVER wimped out and made some ballad or stupid projects. They were always evil and aggressive. This is really the biggest loss since Quorthon/Bathory.''
''I grew up listening to Slayer since I was 14 years old. I like everything from "Show No Mercy" up until "Divine Intervention". I worshiped the band in my younger days and like someone mentioned earlier standing in front of a mirror... If you are an 'older' geezer most likely you've done it as well. The band wasn't just a musical influence for other younger musicians but an influence on life in general. And the band wouldn't be what it is today and what it was throughout the 1980's and early 1990's if it wasn't for Jeff. May he find eternal comfort in whatever way he imagined it and desired. ''
''The man was undeniably important in the metal world. Why care about how he died; you're focusing on the wrong things. He's dead, and that's a shame. Slayer influenced me heavily throughout my metal listening days. Reign in Blood and Show No Mercy. Those two albums alone made me want to listen to metal.
I hate getting all sappy and all that, but this was a sincere blow to the metal community, just the shock of it left people stunned. As a 15 year old who had no ambition to listen to whatever was playing at the time, Slayer were there to take you in and include you. They wanted you to feel that aggression that other music couldn't satisfy. It was an outlet of many, but really, I can't say I would have heard all the metal I've heard today if it weren't for Slayer.
Frankly, I have more respect for the metal community at this point than I ever have before. I've seen ANUSites agreeing with the metalcore fans, and the die-hards agreeing with the hipsters. I have never seen a greater out pour of respect in my entire life, and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I don't like it. I realize it's not going to last, and it doesn't matter if it does, because just for that moment is good enough for me.
''Slayer had an influence on the whole variety of extreme metal every other band only could dream of, they were an institution for 30 years and while I am not denying that the last two decades weren't that legendary, they still NEVER wimped out and made some ballad or stupid projects. They were always evil and aggressive. This is really the biggest loss since Quorthon/Bathory.''
''I grew up listening to Slayer since I was 14 years old. I like everything from "Show No Mercy" up until "Divine Intervention". I worshiped the band in my younger days and like someone mentioned earlier standing in front of a mirror... If you are an 'older' geezer most likely you've done it as well. The band wasn't just a musical influence for other younger musicians but an influence on life in general. And the band wouldn't be what it is today and what it was throughout the 1980's and early 1990's if it wasn't for Jeff. May he find eternal comfort in whatever way he imagined it and desired. ''
''The man was undeniably important in the metal world. Why care about how he died; you're focusing on the wrong things. He's dead, and that's a shame. Slayer influenced me heavily throughout my metal listening days. Reign in Blood and Show No Mercy. Those two albums alone made me want to listen to metal.
I hate getting all sappy and all that, but this was a sincere blow to the metal community, just the shock of it left people stunned. As a 15 year old who had no ambition to listen to whatever was playing at the time, Slayer were there to take you in and include you. They wanted you to feel that aggression that other music couldn't satisfy. It was an outlet of many, but really, I can't say I would have heard all the metal I've heard today if it weren't for Slayer.
Frankly, I have more respect for the metal community at this point than I ever have before. I've seen ANUSites agreeing with the metalcore fans, and the die-hards agreeing with the hipsters. I have never seen a greater out pour of respect in my entire life, and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and I don't like it. I realize it's not going to last, and it doesn't matter if it does, because just for that moment is good enough for me.
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