Show Notes
Slayer - "Chemical Warfare"
Released August 4, 1984 on the EP Haunting the Chapel
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by the man known on Tik Tok as Metal Horror Madman, who has built a reputation for being passionate for metal, a defender of Slayer who goes so far as to scream about it. They discuss his discovery of Slayer, his love of the band and what stands out about "Chemical Warfare".
Brian also discusses Slayer's production and specifically this track with Bill Metoyer who was part of the production of this EP along with Brian.
As always, we get facts, figures and education from author Martin Popoff.
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