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Cast the First Stone
Metal · 2015

Cast the First Stone

Slayer

A pulverizing late-era thrash metal single from Slayer, 'Cast the First Stone' delivers relentless aggression, razor-sharp riffs, and a powerful, driving groove.

August 31, 2015 · [adult swim]

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This is Slayer at their most direct and punishing in the mid-2010s. 'Cast the First Stone' is a sonic bludgeon, an unyielding assault of furious thrash metal infused with a heavy, driving groove. It's the sound of pure, unadulterated aggression, designed to incite chaos and channel primal rage. Expect blistering guitar work, relentless double-bass drumming, and Tom Araya's signature snarling vocals, all wrapped in a production that's both polished and absolutely devastating. This track is for anyone who needs to feel the raw power of metal course through their veins.

Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, explosive riff that kicks off the track, setting a relentless pace from the first second.
The way Tom Araya's snarling vocals cut through the dense instrumentation on the chorus, delivering a potent, defiant message.
Gary Holt's chaotic yet precise guitar solo, a whirlwind of shredding that maintains the track's furious energy.
The driving, mid-tempo breakdown around the two-minute mark, emphasizing the 'groove' aspect with a crushing, head-nodding rhythm.
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How does Cast the First Stone sound next to the rest of Slayer's catalogue?

Angry+1.6σ

Angry saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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