In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, torture, genocide, organized crime, secret societies, occultism, terrorism, religion or antireligion, fascism, racism and war, have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, Reign in Blood (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.
Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received gold certification in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and over 20 million worldwide. The band has received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "Eyes of the Insane" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album Christ Illusion (2006). After more than three decades of recording and performing, Slayer announced in January 2018 that it would embark on a farewell tour, which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which the band disbanded.
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Studio albums
Show No Mercy (1983)
Hell Awaits (1985)
Reign in Blood (1986)
South of Heaven (1988)
Seasons in the Abyss (1990)
Divine Intervention (1994)
Undisputed Attitude (1996)
Diabolus in Musica (1998)
God Hates Us All (2001)
Christ Illusion (2006)
World Painted Blood (2009)
Repentless (2015)
Aggressive Perfector
Slayer Lyrics
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Hide your infinite tears inside, it seeks your smallest break
Screaming as if nothing helps, you press on to survive
Playing out the fantasies of a force that keeps you alive
He'll have you down on your knees
You play his fatal game
He'll satisfy your every need
Take my hand, I'll show you how,
You've just one life to live
The road you're on goes straight to hell,
Your life is yours to give
His fantasies of all of you are much too great to see
This world your living is so unreal, perfected just for me
He'll have you down on your knees
You play his fatal game
He'll satisfy your every need
You'll never be the same
The lyrics to Slayer's Aggressive Perfector describe a powerful and dominating force that takes control of the listener's life, leading them down a dangerous path with no escape. The singer offers to lead the way, promising to satisfy the listener's every desire and need, regardless of the consequences. The lyrics describe a struggle between the listener's fears and desires, and the dominating force that seeks to control them.
The imagery of the lyrics suggests a sense of violence and brutality, with the dominating force having the listener down on their knees and playing a fatal game. The lyrics also suggest a sense of hopelessness and desperation, with the listener playing out their fantasies in an attempt to survive the unreal world around them.
The overall message of the song seems to be a warning against giving in to our darkest desires and allowing ourselves to be controlled by forces beyond our control. The lyrics suggest that while we may be tempted to give in to our desires and follow the lead of dominating forces, ultimately it will lead us down a dangerous path from which there is no return.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow me, I'll lead the way, your fears will soon overtake
I am offering to guide you, but if you continue down this path, you will eventually be consumed by your own fears.
Hide your infinite tears inside, it seeks your smallest break
Do not show your sadness, because it is always present and always looking for any vulnerability to exploit.
Screaming as if nothing helps, you press on to survive
You may feel helpless, but you must keep going to stay alive.
Playing out the fantasies of a force that keeps you alive
You are acting out the desires of something that gives you life, but it may be too powerful for you to handle.
He'll have you down on your knees
This force will bring you to your lowest point, submitting to its will.
You play his fatal game
You are participating in a game that will end in death or destruction.
He'll satisfy your every need
This force will fulfill your every desire, but at a great cost.
You'll never be the same
After encountering this force, you will be forever changed and unable to return to your old self.
Take my hand, I'll show you how,
I am offering to show you a different path than the one you are currently on.
You've just one life to live
Remember that you only have one chance to live your life.
The road you're on goes straight to hell,
If you continue down your current path, it will lead you to destruction.
Your life is yours to give
Ultimately, you have the power to choose how to live your life and what risks to take.
His fantasies of all of you are much too great to see
This force has desires for you that are beyond comprehension or understanding.
This world your living is so unreal, perfected just for me
The world you live in is not real, rather it is a manifestation of this force's desires and will.
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Written by: JEFF HANNEMAN, KERRY KING
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