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Dave Lombardo Reflects on Slayer's Iconic 'Raining Blood'

5/12/2025

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Dave Lombardo opened up about Slayer's legendary track "Raining Blood" on the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast. He honored the late guitarist Jeff Hanneman for crafting its unforgettable intro and lauded producer Rick Rubin for sparking his creativity. Since its 1986 release, "Raining Blood" has left an indelible mark on Slayer's journey and the thrash metal genre.

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Dave Lombardo opened up about Slayer's legendary track "Raining Blood" on the "100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal" podcast. He honored the late guitarist Jeff Hanneman for crafting its unforgettable intro and lauded producer Rick Rubin for sparking his creativity. Since its 1986 release, "Raining Blood" has left an indelible mark on Slayer's journey and the thrash metal genre.