Slaughter in the Vatican

Slaughter in the Vatican

Track Listings

1. Death in Vain

2. Homicide

3. Desecrator

4. Exhorder

5. Tragic Period

6. Legions of Death

7. Anal Lust

8. Slaughter in the Vatican

Slaughter in the Vatican,Exhorder,Roadrunner Records,Death Metal/Black Metal,Heavy Metal,Popular Music,Rock,Sludge Metal,Speed Metal

Slaughter in the Vatican/The Law
Average customer rating:

A Diamond Worth Digging For

One of the Greatest

This is ok.

Untouchable.

Untouchable.

Slaughter in the Vatican/The Law
Exhorder
Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Horrified

ASIN: B0000C0FHX
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

Death in Vain
Homicide
Desecrator
Exhorder
Tragic Period
Legions of Death
Anal Lust
Slaughter in the Vatican

Tracks:

Soul Search Me
Unforgiven
I Am the Cross
Un-Born Again
Into the Void
Truth
Law
Incontinence
(Cadence Of) The Dirge

Album Description

UK twofer combines the Texan thrash metal act's 1990 & 1992 albums, both are unavailable domestically. 17 tracks. Roadrunner. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

A Diamond Worth Digging For.......2007-01-26

You can forget the whole Exhorder/Pantera "who bit who's style" it doesn't matter one bit. What does matter is that all self respecting thrash/metal fans need to own this two for one pack as both Slaughter in the Vatican and The Law are two of the best metal records you've never heard, and that needs to change my friends, NOW!!!!

These two albums rip from beginning to end. No filler, just straight up metal to get violent to. My theory on why Exhorder never quite "made it big" is that their lyrical focus was quite a bit more brutal than that of Pantera's. While Pantera was singing about being the Cowboys from Hell, and Primal Concrete Sledges, Exhorder was singing about killings in the holiest of places, homicide, and a lust for [...] (not quite the makings of a top 20 hit you know what I'm saying?). The music while similar to Pantera is actually quite a bit more brutal and technical as well, this band probably would have had more in common with early Sepultura or Death than Pantera if you really dissect the music. Yeah the grooves are there, the vocals are similar, but for the most part this is much more of a thrash/early death metal hybrid. Not too mention Chris Nail is doing things on the kit Vinnie Paul never dreamed of doing on C.F.H (no disrespect to Big Vin).

The bottom line is, all we can do at this point is buy these two records,praise Exhorder for giving us some of the best metal ever released, and hope for a reunion so we can get the pits swirling.

Make no mistake, if you are old school you will slap yourself for not getting these records earlier. It is without a doubt one of the best $20 purchases I've ever made, and I firmly beleive that if you do the same you will agree.........Exhorder is no f'ing joke.

Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the Greatest.......2006-10-21

I dont write alot of reviews on here because I figure whats the point? However I am forced to respond to the first reviewer on here who said that,"The songs are sloppy and barely digestible in comparison. I realized that comparing these two bands is like comparing lemons and oranges. If Pantera mimics Exhorder, then Exhorder mimics Slayer." First of all this guy is either a ingrate or he has no knowledge of the history of metal. First of all Pantera did mimic Exhoder's sound and were very influenced by there sound. Nothing wrong with that, I enjoyed both bands however to say that Exhorder's songs were sloppy is like comparing a Geo Metro to a Porche, its just ignorant. Exhorder were one of the tightest and most crushing metal bands that have ever played. The Law is a masterpiece and any metal fan who truly appreciates true ferocity is going to like this band.

This is ok........2006-09-07

The issue of originality surrounding this band and Pantera has long been discussed and argued. Some will say that a direct influence (if not a mimicry) of Exhorder can be heard in the latter.
At first I was a little disappointed with Pantera when I heard of this, but then I thought maybe Exhorder would be an even BETTER band. So I got the albums and listened. While some similiarities are noticeable, these albums don't reach much more than metal mediocrity. The songs are sloppy and barely digestible in comparison. I realized that comparing these two bands is like comparing lemons and oranges. If Pantera mimics Exhorder, then Exhorder mimics Slayer.
Pantera achieved a level of success because of their mastery in musicianship and intricate composition. Not just because of genre or a "rip-off".
Exhorder's inability to achieve the level of success reached by Pantera is attributed to things such as a an apparent hyper-vulgarity of album covers but this is unlikely considering the success of bands like Cannibal Corpse who were shock based.
If you disagree, go back and listen to your Ozzy-era Black Sabbath or Van Halen albums and you'll find the elements of "groove", etc that many accuse Pantera of stealing.
Exhorder are from New Orleans as is Phil Anselmo, lead singer of Pantera and while they came across each other quite often it's likely that this style of music originated in the clubs and smoky dark bars of N.O. and not an Exhorder member's garage.
While the work on these albums could be considered admirable, especially to a thrash metal fan, I wouldn't buy them expecting any justification of this discussion.

Untouchable........2005-12-20

Slaughter In The Vatican is the best metal album ever recorded. Period.

Sounds like a bold claim, right? Well, buy this disc and see for yourself.

As someone from the New Orleans area, I can say that there was no question at the time that Phil and Pantera took cues from Exhorder when recording Cowboys and Vulgar. That was pretty much accepted as fact "back in the day" on the scene.

This is real metal. Simply untouchable by any metal band of the past or yet to come.

If you are a fan of Exhorder, you may also want to check out New Orlean's Crowbar as well. Same attitude and sound, different tempo.

Untouchable........2005-12-20

Average customer rating:

Pantera WISHES they were this cool
call urself a thrash head? u best have this one!
One of the best debut album's ever!!! EXHORDERRRRRRAHHH..
Death In Vain
laying it on thick

Slaughter in the Vatican
Exhorder
Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000000H82
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Death in Vain
Homicide
Desecrator
Exhorder
Tragic Period
Legions of Death
Anal Lust
Slaughter in the Vatican

Customer Reviews:

Pantera WISHES they were this cool.......2006-12-23

Okay, I do find Pantera enjoyable. I'm not gonna knock 'em for their mainstream success, I'm not like that at all, and it's truly a shame that we lost Dime. However, Pantera does NOT match up to the awesomeness of Exhorder. Their debut is by far the most INTENSE thrash album of the 90's, maybe of all time. I mean, this is some great stuff! The guitar tone is up there with the Heaviest and Thickest I've ever heard, and it attacks you like a angry mob with chainsaws. The drumming is pummeling, puts an amazing effect on the overall brutality of the albums, Chris Nail will crush your Head! Kyle's voice has a full tank of High-test testosterone, he cetainly brings on the anger that makes this album so exciting. And don't even get me started on the RIFFS. There are so friggin many!! And they go into those brutal Thrash breaks at the PERFECT time (not like your average mediocre metalcore band that goes to a breakdown every 4 seconds). Without question in my top 5 albums. If you are looking for brutal metal with catchy riffs and adrenaline pumping choruses, then you have found your path, my friend. Slaughter in the Vatican is all you need. This was a time before the NOLA scene got stale.

call urself a thrash head? u best have this one!.......2006-01-20

Brutal thrash. Aggressive pounding in yer face with a baseball bat! This has a death metal production but the music is speed/thrash. Vocals will remind you of Pantera but please, exhorder came along well before them guys. I love the riffs on this album as they shine over The Law! Get the double CD deal as its cheaper but i am sure the original version from back in the day costs a pretty penny. A must in any thrash head's collection!!!!

One of the best debut album's ever!!! EXHORDERRRRRRAHHH.........2005-10-14

I had to snag this on tape (got it for ike 4$)a few year's back because this album on CD use to go in the 100$'s on ebay..a lot of people know how hard it is to find this original CD..something I have not done yet..but will someday!!
I have the twofer cd as well as the tape..but the tape count's as the original which is why I am reviewing this version.. plus the tape has the lyric's and the thankz list and what not!! the twofer cd had none of that!!.ok so anwayz..

This record has a total CULT fanbase..everything about this is something that will alwayz make me wanna kill everything in my PATH!!

This is one of the most pissed off album's EVER!!! this take's the CRO-MAGS,BLACK FLAG,SLAYER,EARLY METALLICA..etc ..throw's it all in a HATE BLENDER and come's out SPITTING AT YOU!!

And man this is so FASSSSSSTTTTTTTT!!! haha..maybe the most speedey thing you will ever hear..it's just the way the song's hit you it make's your head EXPLODE!!! and they have plenty of SABBATH type stuff as well( what band from NOLA didnt??) These guyz all put in 666% effort on this..and it show's..you will never get another singer like Thomas again..he fit the music so well with out screaming his head off every second!!

And remember EXHORDER formed in like 84'..so they had a HUGE impact on the NOLA band's!! them and GRAVEYARD RODEO(see my review) were the first of the NOLA batch!!

As I said one of the BEST DEBUT ALBUM's EVER!!!!!!!

The follow up ''the law'' is good as well..but has NOTHING on this..not many album's do have anything on this!!

I hear Kyle Thomas(the singer) is supportive of David Duke as well..which is good to hear!! that maybe a rumor though!

A MOMENT IN TIME!!!!!!!!!1990!! NOLA!!!!!!! IT WILL NEVER BE THIS WAY AGAIN!!!!

I WILL ALWAYZ BLAST THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have since I was16!!

A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

''DESECRATOR......AHHHHHHH''

GET RUDE!!!!!!!!

Death In Vain.......2003-12-06

Many an old school thrash fan will tell you Slayer's 'Reign In Blood' is the pinnacle of thrash's achievements, the perfect blend of aggression, speed and metallic rage. Others will cite Dark Angel's 'Darkness Descends'. Personally, I prefer Exhorder's 'Slaughter in The Vatican' to both of those albums.

Where 'Reign...' is often too fast for it's own good, and 'Darkness...' suffers from poor production, 'Slaughter In The Vatican' is everything good thrash should be- heavy, fast, uncompromising and vicious. Exhorder come from New Orleans, the home of much violent and twisted music, and for sheer headbutt you in the face, kick you in the head nastiness, Exhorder is hard to beat. If you think this is just hype, consider the fact that one of the band members was once jailed for attacking another. We're not talking handbags at dawn, but kicking down his door, shotgun in hand, intending to kill.

Thankfully, guitarist Vinnie LaBella's attempt to kill drummer Chris Nail was unsuccessful. If it had been, some of the most inspiring extreme thrash ever recorded would not have ever emerged from the Louisiana bayou. By now, Exhorder virgins are probably wondering "but what the hell makes it so good?" To be honest, it's hard to tell exactly, but a combination of factors adds up to a final product far greater than the sum of its parts.

Probably the first thing you notice about Exhorder is the rhythm guitar sound. The word chainsaw comes to mind. A chainsaw with guitar pick ups attached, trying to cut through half inch steel plating, that is. Next are the drums. As hard hitting as anything Dave Lombardo or Gene Hoglan has ever produced, Chris Nail's performance stomps all over both of them. Coming from New Orleans with it's fine Cajun and jazz traditions, it was inevitable Nail's surroundings would have an influence on his style. The off beat syncopation and deft drum fills here almost have you hitting the rewind button to hear them again, so you can check you really heard what you think you heard. Unlike other drummers who mix up styles, Nail loses none of his brutality, nor does any of the time changes and the like distract from the overall effect.

Kyle Thomas's throat shredding vocals are reminiscent of a more tuneful Roger Miret (Agnostic Front). Rather than barking tunes about hardcore unity though, Exhorder deal in a hatred of organised religion, violence and um... literature. The album title conveys a bit of the band's disdain for the church, but rather than descending into comic book Satanism like Deicide, the lyrics are pure venomous hatred. "Desecrator" is the pick of the whole album. It is the perfect mix of brutality, both musically and lyrically, and builds from a threatening, moody intro to an out and out hardcore thrash-out by the end of the song. "Anal Lust" and "Homicide" are pure violence. The rest of the album seems to be inspired by Edgar Allen Poe and HP Lovecraft.

While Exhorder were overlooked during their career, several years down the track their influence has been recognised. Their albums now command many times their original price when sold second hand. If you have not heard the band, you may think it is all hype. If you are familiar with the band, then you'll understand fully.

laying it on thick.......2003-06-04

well...the first song i ever heard from Exhorder was Desecrator.....which was found on a compilation cd titled At Deaths Door...anywho...i was blown away and of course had to buy the disc...i was pleased witht he overall sound aside from the overendulged speed display mingled with blatent obscenity (i.e.) AnalLust...but true to form...they have a unique sound that unfortunately has been mimicked by such bands like Pantera....I mean...when i was listening to this ...Pantera was still rounding up cattle and canary calling their way through the metal scene...but regaurdless...it is nice to see where the ball got rolling...check it out if you haven't done so already!

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