After seeing Metallica inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I was wondering if we'd ever see slayer i there. Now I know their is no way in hell slayer would be inducted, but it brought me to the eternal metal head question Slayer or Metallica? they are both great, but if you had a choice which one this is how I see it Show No Mercy (1983) 1983 Kill 'Em All X Hell Awaits (1985) 1984 Ride the Lightning Reign in Blood (1986) 1986 Master of Puppets South of Heaven (198 1988 ...And Justice for All Seasons in the Abyss (1990) X 1991 Metallica Divine Intervention (1994) Undisputed Attitude (1996) X 1996 Load Diabolus in Musica (199 X 1997 ReLoad God Hates Us All (2001) X 2003 St. Anger Christ Illusion (2006) 2008 Death Magnetic X These are all classics, I could not pick a favorite. Hell Awaits (1985) vs 1984 Ride the Lightning Reign in Blood (1986) vs 1986 Master of Puppets South of Heaven (198 vs 1988 ...And Justice for All so what's your say Skullbrainers? Updated poll question..... one which I'd have a hard time answering I'm favoring Slayer
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica Slayer, but Metallica's first 4 album's are all great. The fact that Metallica hasn't made a good album since is why Slayer wins.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica Slayer because only lame-o's carve "Metallica" into their arms w/razor blades. Also what brooks said.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica Slayer by far. Metallica only had 3 good albums. "Death Magnetic" is terrible, I don't care what anyone says.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica \m/ \m/ SLAYER The "why" is because they have pretty much always stayed the course...as stated above, Metallica's first four albums are classics and helped define modern metal---but then they sort of became a "hard-rock" band for another three or four records, totally lost focus as they "found themselves" on St. Anger. I think Death Magnetic is step toward the sound that made them what they are, but they are such a massive machine now that their edge is a little blunt. Also, when Metallica covered Bob Seeger, they pulled in a whole new crowd of fans, many of whom would run screaming in terror from Slayer's sonic onslaught. A good sub-poll might be which is better: Reign in Blood or Master of Puppets - same year out, same band members, way different approach to songwriting...this is more challenging, as they are both metal reference points.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica When I was younger, I would have chosen Metallica because they had a message. But now that I'm older, that message is less important than the machinegun music.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica I had to pick SLAYER because of their persistence of vision and their ability to keep within their own style and still constantly blow me away with their brutal riffs and vocals. Metallica as was stated here...came out very strong and had a major influence on me in the 80s-90s...but they have just fizzled, they remain relevant...just not metal enough for me. No one will ever say SLAYER sold out.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica look, I like Slayer as much as the next guy. I mean, I fucking LOVE some Slayer, don't get me wrong. but if I had to rank the Big Four, it's gotta be: 1. Anthrax 2. Slayer 3. Metallica 4. Megadeth and I would even knock out Megadeth if I could stick someone else in there, like Pantera for instance. I think Metallica had some good records, but I've always thought they were a little overrated. They take themselves a bit too seriously at times.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica Good question I cant really pick though Metallica will always hold a special spot for me. As will Slayer though. Saw metallica on the Justice tour and saw Slayer on the clash of the titans tours. Both blew my mind as a 11 year old. I can say that I will pick metallica over megadeth. Although I will say Rust in piece is, in my opinion, a flawless album. I still listen to it as much today as I did in 90. I think a album by album comparison of the 2 is better than Slayer vs metallica. Slayer has not nearly put out as much garbage as metallica.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica that's the ticket!!! well said... only judging from their first 3 albums..i had to go with metallica (as they were more ground breaking and original)
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica Megadeth & Anthrax ? come on ! Slayer / Celtic Frost / Voivod / Possessed !!
So wait... were you unhappy that Slayer won and so you have changed the goal posts? I'm still going with Slayer \m/
As I've been playing Metallica's Guitar Hero as of late, I came to the conclusion that I only ever realy likes Ride the lightning. Probably because it was such a nice Exodus rip off
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica I was strictly ranking what is commonly referred to as the Big Four of Thrash
I went with "Reign.." other than just loving it (love MOP too) when someone I know who ISN'T in to metal asks for an example or someone calls stuff like Poison metal and I tell them it's not, they say "well what is?" I bust out "Reign In Blood" and shut them up.
Re: Slayer vs. Metallica [I was strictly ranking what is commonly referred to as the Big Four of Thrash] And I was trying to thrash that American conception
