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Josh Abraham produced the album,<ref name="AlbumNotes">''Christ Illusion'' album notes'', August 8, 2006. American Recordings, ''9362-44300-2''</ref> while Rick Rubin executive produced.<ref name="AlbumNotes">''Christ Illusion'' album notes'', August 8, 2006. American Recordings, ''9362-44300-2''</ref> Although accredited, Rubin wasn't seen in the studio by guitarist Kerry King during the album's recording <ref name="KingUltimateGuitar">Matera, Joe. ''"Slayer's Kerry King: The Art Of Writing Songs That Nobody Else Can Write"'', 4 August 2006. At [http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/slayers_kerry_king_the_art_of_writing_songs_that_nobody_else_can_write.html?200608041041 Ultimate-Guitar.com]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref> and is said (by King) to have only participated in the record by having suggestions at mix time.<ref name="KingUltimateGuitar">Matera, Joe. ''"Slayer's Kerry King: The Art Of Writing Songs That Nobody Else Can Write"'', 4 August 2006. At [http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/slayers_kerry_king_the_art_of_writing_songs_that_nobody_else_can_write.html?200608041041 Ultimate-Guitar.com]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
Josh Abraham produced the album,<ref name="AlbumNotes">''Christ Illusion'' album notes'', August 8, 2006. American Recordings, ''9362-44300-2''</ref> while Rick Rubin executive produced.<ref name="AlbumNotes">''Christ Illusion'' album notes'', August 8, 2006. American Recordings, ''9362-44300-2''</ref> Although accredited, Rubin wasn't seen in the studio by guitarist Kerry King during the album's recording <ref name="KingUltimateGuitar">Matera, Joe. ''"Slayer's Kerry King: The Art Of Writing Songs That Nobody Else Can Write"'', 4 August 2006. At [http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/slayers_kerry_king_the_art_of_writing_songs_that_nobody_else_can_write.html?200608041041 Ultimate-Guitar.com]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref> and is said (by King) to have only participated in the record by having suggestions at mix time.<ref name="KingUltimateGuitar">Matera, Joe. ''"Slayer's Kerry King: The Art Of Writing Songs That Nobody Else Can Write"'', 4 August 2006. At [http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/slayers_kerry_king_the_art_of_writing_songs_that_nobody_else_can_write.html?200608041041 Ultimate-Guitar.com]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref>


Guitarist Kerry King recalls that nine of the eleven songs originally slated for ''Christ Illusion'' were demoed in 2004 with Dave Lombardo helming the drumkit.<ref name="VENOMPissing">''"SLAYER Recount VENOM 'Pissing' Incident"'', June 25 2006. At [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54174 Blabbermouth.net]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref> Drummer Lombardo, on the other hand, remembers recording with King as far back as early 2003, with two demoes made at Lombardo's home.<ref>''"'DAVE LOMBARDO: Time Away From SLAYER Was 'Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me''"'', 23 July 2006. At [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55497 Blabbermouth.net]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
King recalls that nine of the eleven songs originally slated for ''Christ Illusion'' were demoed in 2004 with Dave Lombardo helming the drumkit.<ref name="VENOMPissing">''"SLAYER Recount VENOM 'Pissing' Incident"'', June 25 2006. At [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54174 Blabbermouth.net]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref> Drummer Lombardo, on the other hand, remembers recording with King as far back as early 2003, with two demoes made at Lombardo's home.<ref>''"'DAVE LOMBARDO: Time Away From SLAYER Was 'Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me''"'', 23 July 2006. At [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55497 Blabbermouth.net]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref>


The song 'Catalyst', meanwhile, almost saw inclusion on Slayer's 2001 album ''God Hates Us All'', existing in an alternate version which boasts former drummer Paul Bostaph on drums.<ref name="VENOMPissing">''"SLAYER Recount VENOM 'Pissing' Incident"'', June 25 2006. At [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54174 Blabbermouth.net]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref>
The song 'Catalyst', meanwhile, almost saw inclusion on Slayer's 2001 album ''God Hates Us All'', existing in an alternate version which boasts former drummer Paul Bostaph on drums.<ref name="VENOMPissing">''"SLAYER Recount VENOM 'Pissing' Incident"'', June 25 2006. At [http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54174 Blabbermouth.net]; last accessed [[January 14]], [[2007]].</ref>

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Christ Illusion is the tenth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on August 8, 2006. It is the band's first album to feature original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1990's Seasons in the Abyss. It entered the Billboard 200 at #5, the highest chart position ever achieved by the band in the U.S , dropping to #44 the following week. The single "Eyes of the Insane" was nominated for the "Best Metal Performance" Grammy.

Recording

Christ Illusion was recorded at two venues; NRG, North Hollywood under the assistant engineering of Dave Colvin,[1] and Westlake Studios, Los Angeles with assistant engineering from Brian Warwick.[1]

Josh Abraham produced the album,[1] while Rick Rubin executive produced.[1] Although accredited, Rubin wasn't seen in the studio by guitarist Kerry King during the album's recording [2] and is said (by King) to have only participated in the record by having suggestions at mix time.[2]

King recalls that nine of the eleven songs originally slated for Christ Illusion were demoed in 2004 with Dave Lombardo helming the drumkit.[3] Drummer Lombardo, on the other hand, remembers recording with King as far back as early 2003, with two demoes made at Lombardo's home.[4]

The song 'Catalyst', meanwhile, almost saw inclusion on Slayer's 2001 album God Hates Us All, existing in an alternate version which boasts former drummer Paul Bostaph on drums.[3]

Final Six

Eleven songs were originally slated for inclusion on Christ Illusion, though only ten made the final track listing.

A Jeff Hanneman penned [3] number entitled "Final Six" was meant for inclusion on the album [2] and "Final Six" was originally believed to be the album's title. However, vocalist Tom Araya took one weekend off for vacation during the album's recording and subsequently needed two hour gall bladder surgery the following Monday on May 5, 2006.[2][5] This meant he was not able to finish the vocals for the song in time for the album's release.[2] The phrase "final six" refers to the six years before the world will end according to the Mayan Calendar.

Guitarist Kerry King hinted of the song's inclusion in a possible special digipack release of Christ Illusion.[2]

Marketing and promotion

Christ Illusion's tentative release date was June 6, 2006 [3], though Kerry King asserts that the idea was scrapped due to the fact many other bands intended releasing their respective records on this date.[3] However, USA Today reported that plans to release the album on this date were thwarted as the band couldn't secure studio time.[6]

6/6/06 Arrives

Despite this, an exclusive T-shirt limited to 666 units and only available via the band's store was released in commemoration of "the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year".[5] Additionally, an EP named "Eternal Pyre" was released on this date, limited to 5000 copies and exclusively available via Hot Topic stores in the US. The release previewed new track "Cult", which was made available for streaming in its entirety on the band's official website the very same day.[7] Its June 23 European release saw the EP land at number 48 on the Swedish charts [8] and number 2 on the Finnish charts,[9] while Nuclear Blast Records released a 7" vinyl picture disc version limited to 1000 copies on June 30.[10]

Further album previewing

Besides the track "Cult", fans had been given an exclusive preview of other tracks culled from the upcoming album prior to its release. In addition to "Cult", the tracks "Jihad" and "Eyes of the Insane" were made available for streaming via Spanish website Rafabasa.com in late June.[11]

A listening party event for the album took place on July 22 at Duff's Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York.[12]

Airing July 29, a live performance of "Cult" was shown on "The Henry Rollins Show".[13] A few days prior, a rendition of "Disciple" was posted online, filmed on the set of the show.[13]

"Skeleton Christ" was given a premier airing on August 1 via BBC Radio 1's "Mike Davis Rock Show".[14] By August 4, the whole album was available for streaming through Slayer's official MySpace profile.[15] AOL Radio launched an "All Slayer" station in anticipation of Christ Illusion's release, playing all of Slayer's previously released songs and tracks from the upcoming record.[16]

Bus benches

In late July 2006,[17] bus benches scattered throughout several Californian cities were decorated with artwork promoting the release of the upcoming album Christ Illusion. City officials in Fullerton, California demanded that the artwork be immediately removed from 17 bus benches located throughout the city,[17] contacting the hired company who originally put the adverts in place to assume the task.[17] Reasons for this were that they disliked the band's name, which they felt referred to a murderer.[17] Also, they took offence to the antichrist and skull logo adorning the bench artwork.[17] Eventually, the artwork was removed.[18]

However, various Orange County, California areas surrounding the city of Fullerton still had benches sporting the cover artwork.[18]

Album artwork and lyrical themes

Slayer came under fire due to several concerns surrounding Christ Illusion. This was largely as a result of the Larry Carroll painted album cover which depicted a decapitated, stoned Jesus, alongside controversial lyrical matter concerning terrorism, warfare and religion.

Album artwork

Larry Carroll, who had painted the cover artwork to previous Slayer albums such as Reign in Blood, South of Heaven and Seasons in the Abyss, resumed such duties on Christ Illusion.[19] Working solely from track names and formative lyrics, Carroll produced the original item on a 4-by-4-foot slab of wood using a combination of mediums.[19]

Requesting an image of Christ in "a sea of despair",[20] King has commented that an initial version seemed as though Christ was "chilling out in the water".[20] The final, resulting image was Christ with a missing eye and amputated hands, standing amidst a sea of blood and severed heads.[19] Araya deemed this version "much better because he looked like a drug addict!"[20]

An alternate, non-graphic cover was made to appease conservative retailers who wouldn't stock the original version.[21] Certain album pre-orders gave fans the chance to win one of ten lithos of the artwork autographed by Carroll.[22]

World Entertainment News Network reported that Slayer were attracting controversy through issuing the artwork.[20] Joseph Dias, meanwhile, of Mumbai's Christian group the Catholic Secular Forum took "strong exception" to the original album artwork.[23]

Lyrical themes

Lyrical themes on Christ Illusion included a song from a terrorist viewpoint,[24] another regarding a soldier's post-traumatic stress syndrome,[24] and the band's imaginings of what it would be like to be involved in warfare.[24]

A Christian group, the Mumbai based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF), condemned the album's lyrical content.

General secretary for the group, Joseph Dias, issued a statement which mourned the cover artwork, while the lyrics to 'Skeleton Christ' were deemed "an insult to Christianity".[23] Written about the 9/11 terrorist attacks from the viewpoint of the terrorists,[25] the song "Jihad" also raised the ire of the CSF. The organisation stated that the track "will affect the sensibilities of the Muslims" "and secular Indians who have respect for all faiths."[23] Tom Araya expected an American backlash,[25] though this never came.[26]

EMI India met with the CSF, apologising for Christ Illusion's release and recalling the album with no plans of a reissue.[23] On October 11, 2006 it was announced that all stocks had been destroyed.[27]

Track listing

  1. "Flesh Storm" – 4:16 (King)
  2. "Catalyst" – 3:09 (King)
  3. "Skeleton Christ" – 4:22 (King)
  4. "Eyes of the Insane" – 3:24 (Araya/King)
  5. "Jihad" – 3:30 (Araya/Hanneman)
  6. "Consfearacy" – 3:09 (King)
  7. "Catatonic" – 4:56 (King)
  8. "Black Serenade" – 3:18 (Araya/Hanneman)
  9. "Cult" – 4:42 (King)
  10. "Supremist" – 3:51 (King)
  • Some versions of the album have slightly different track listings; "Skeleton Christ" is track 5, while "Eyes of the Insane" and "Jihad" are pushed back to tracks 3 and 4, respectively.

Credits

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Chart positions

Album

Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Peak
2006 Finnish Album Chart 2
2006 German Album Chart 2
2006 Canadian Album Chart 3
2006 Swedish Album Chart 4
2006 The Billboard 200 5
2006 Australian Aria Chart 9

References

  1. ^ a b c d Christ Illusion album notes, August 8, 2006. American Recordings, 9362-44300-2
  2. ^ a b c d e f Matera, Joe. "Slayer's Kerry King: The Art Of Writing Songs That Nobody Else Can Write", 4 August 2006. At Ultimate-Guitar.com; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  3. ^ a b c d e "SLAYER Recount VENOM 'Pissing' Incident", June 25 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  4. ^ "'DAVE LOMBARDO: Time Away From SLAYER Was 'Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me", 23 July 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  5. ^ a b "SLAYER To Release 6/6/06 T-Shirt, Limited To 666 Units, Priced At $16.66", June 2 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  6. ^ Petrecca, Laura. "'Marketers hope 666 will be their lucky number Me", 2 June 2006. At USA Today; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  7. ^ "SLAYER: Entire New Song 'Cult' Available For Streaming", June 6 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  8. ^ "SLAYER: 'Eternal Pyre' Single Lands At No. 48 On Swedish Chart", July 6 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  9. ^ "SLAYER: 'Eternal Pyre' Single Enters Finnish Chart At No. 2!", July 5 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  10. ^ "SLAYER: 'Eternal Pyre' 7" Vinyl Picture-Disc Single To Be Released This Month", June 27 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  11. ^ "SLAYER: Three New Tracks Available In Streaming Audio", June 26 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  12. ^ "SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Listening Party Scheduled For This Weekend", July 20 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  13. ^ a b "SLAYER Performs On 'The Henry Rollins Show': Video Available", July 26 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  14. ^ "SLAYER: 'Skeleton Christ' Track Available Online", August 3 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  15. ^ "SLAYER: Hear 'Christ Illusion' In Its Entirety", August 4 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  16. ^ "AOL RADIO Launches 'All SLAYER' Station", August 7 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  17. ^ a b c d e "Exclusive: City Of Fullerton Demands That SLAYER Bus Benches Be Removed", August 1 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  18. ^ a b "SLAYER 'Christ Illusion' Bus Benches Removed From Fullerton", August 7 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  19. ^ a b c "SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Final Album Artwork Posted Online", June 15 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  20. ^ a b c d "SLAYER Under Fire From Christian Groups", July 5 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  21. ^ "SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Alternate 'Non-Graphic' Cover Revealed", July 20 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  22. ^ "SLAYER: Win 'Christ Illusion' Album Cover Signed By Artist", July 27 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 15, 2007.
  23. ^ a b c d "SLAYER's 'Christ Illusion' Album Recalled Following Christian Group Protests", October 6 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  24. ^ a b c "SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING: 'We Won't Change. We'll Always Be Angry'", July 13 2006. At Blabbermouth.net; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  25. ^ a b "It's carry on thrashing'", 2006. At The Sun Online; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  26. ^ Lahtinen, Luxi. "SLAYER - Jeff Hanneman'", 18 December 2006. At Metal-Rules.com; last accessed January 14, 2007.
  27. ^ "'Offensive' album pulled in India'", 11 October 2006. At BBC.co.uk; last accessed January 14, 2007.
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