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Dave Lombardo Says ‘Reign in Blood’ Still Gives Him Chills 40 Years On
Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo says the band’s album “Reign in Blood” still gives him chills, 40 years after its release.
He spoke about the album in an interview with radio host Scott Penfold, uploaded on October 9.
Lombardo said hearing its songs brings back the adrenaline he felt performing them on stage.
The album is considered one of Slayer’s most important and enduring records, and a key work in thrash metal.
Lombardo said he still enjoys good thrash, but feels recording software has made some newer music sound sterile.
He also remembered late Slayer co-founder and guitarist Jeff Hanneman as a funny person and an amazing songwriter.
The interview also covered other topics, with no further plans announced.
Slayer’s album Reign in Blood marked its 40th anniversary in October 2026.
Former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo said listening to the album still gives him chills.
He said the songs trigger the adrenaline he felt performing them on stage.
Lombardo also said some recorded thrash music has become “very sterile” since music-recording software became widespread.
He praised late Slayer co-founder Jeff Hanneman as an amazing songwriter and a trailblazer.
- Who
- Dave Lombardo, former Slayer drummer, discussed the album.
- What
- Lombardo said Reign in Blood still gives him chills 40 years on.
- When
- The album marked its 40th anniversary in October 2026; the interview was uploaded on Oct. 9.
- Where
- Lombardo discussed it on the Loaded Radio podcast.
- Why
- He said listening to the songs triggers the adrenaline he felt performing them.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Oh, it still, it still gives me the chills when I listen to that album
Your heart rate increases, and you're just in the moment.
since computer software, music recording software, a lot of the music has turned very sterile.
He was a trailblazer, man.
Slayer’s Reign in Blood marked its 40th anniversary.
Lombardo’s interview on the Loaded Radio podcast was uploaded to YouTube.
- Album
- Reign in Blood
- Anniversary
- 40th anniversary in October 2026
- Interview upload
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Podcast
- Loaded Radio
- Host
- Scott Penfold
Sources
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