International Day of Slayer - June 6th of every year[views:4427][posts:22]______________________________________ [May 30,2013 10:44pm - death-metal ""] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [img] Contact: Dag Hansen International Day of Slayer PO Box 1004 Alief, TX 77411 (512) 553-4544 pr@nationaldayofslayer.org International Day of Slayer Becomes Yearly Holiday After Guitarist's Death, Fans of Metal Adopt Holiday Summary: Recognizing that Slayer is a symbol of all that's right with metal, the heavy metal holiday "International Day of Slayer" has become a yearly holiday to celebrate metal through the metaphor of Slayer on June 6th of each year. In the wake of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman's death, the directors of the International Day of Slayer -- the Slayer-centric holiday that sprang to life on 6/6/06 -- announce a change in the status the celebration of this year's version of "the world's first heavy metal holiday." "With the passing of Jeff Hanneman, it would be reasonable to assume that the 2013 celebration of the International Day of Slayer would be a somber one," said Hessian spokesperson and International Day of Slayer CEO Jim Tate, "but nothing could be further from the truth. This year more than any other demands full engagement and celebration from Slayer fans and hessians across the globe." Tate explained that the term "Hessian," derived from the long-haired maniacal mercenaries of the revolutionary war, is a term of cultural self-reference for metal fans. He explained that the significance of the International Day of Slayer goes far beyond Slayer. "The outside world was once again forced to reckon with us as a cultural movement when they acknowledged the loss of one of metal's most important figures, so it would be a mistake to simply hang our heads and close up shop. Jeff made music that was loud and defiant, and we must continue to uphold this standard in how we commemorate him and represent the hessian community," said Tate. Many commentators view Slayer as the "archetypal metal band" because of their uncompromising approach, their weaving of a mythology combining technology and occultism, and their unapologetic pursuit of a lifestyle apart from what modern society considers normal. In fact, some consider Slayer the saviors of heavy metal, which was veering toward the populist path which would lead to its assimilation by rock music, and absorption into a "metal-flavored" version of rock for sale as a mainstream product. International Day of Slayer CTO Dag Hansen spoke up on this point. "Pizza wasn't invented in Italy, Chinese restaurant food was invented in New York, Sri Racha sauce was created in California, Dutch ovens aren't Dutch and French fries have no relation to France," Hansen. said. "We don't want metal to become another culture absorbed by the money machine and turned into a pale imitation of itself." "We at IDoS ask you to again stand up in the name of Slayer, in the name of metal, and in the name of Jeff Hanneman, and remind the rest of the planet that we are here, and we will not be going away anytime soon," said Tate. "Good music is heroic and ultimately immortal, and now more than ever, the music of Slayer is exactly that. They created the battle hymns that so many of us have used to navigate our lives, ones we will continue to rely upon to as the days ahead grow ever darker. We cannot let these works fade with time. It is sometimes hard to remember that Slayer is comprised of mortal men like ourselves, but with the proper dedication and stewardship, their works can last a thousand years and join the ranks of masters like Beethoven and Wagner. This is what we must strive for by insisting on bands like Slayer for us and future generations." Reminding listeners that as every year, this year the International Day of Slayer will be on the same date, with the same agenda. "Join us. It is never too late to make your voice heard. Metal is the mission, Slayer is our weapon. On June 6th, stand with us to celebrate as visibly as we can," said Tate. "Don't go to work, listen to Slayer!" The International Day of Slayer website exhorts users to: * Listen to Slayer at full blast in your car. * Listen to Slayer at full blast in your home. * Listen to Slayer at full blast at your place of employment. * Listen to Slayer at full blast in any public place you prefer. DO NOT use headphones! The objective of this day is for everyone within earshot to understand that it is the National Day of Slayer. National holidays in America aren't just about celebrating; they're about forcing it upon non-participants. Taking that participation to a problematic level * Stage a "Slay-out." Don't go to work. Listen to Slayer. * Have a huge block party that clogs up a street in your neighborhood. Blast Slayer albums all evening. Get police cruisers and helicopters on the scene. Finish with a full-scale riot. * Spray paint Slayer logos on churches, synagogues, or cemeteries. * Play Slayer covers with your own band (since 99% of your riffs are stolen from Slayer anyway). * Kill the neighbor's dog and blame it on Slayer. http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/ ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SLAYER Started in 2006 as both a parody of the "National Day of Prayer" and a tribute to the band that singlehandedly brought the intensity back to heavy metal, the International Day of Slayer is a holiday for all who appreciate metal music and specifically, the works of Slayer. To celebrate, go to www.nationaldayofslayer.org and read the instructions there. ABOUT SLAYER Slayer is a speed/death metal band from California who starting in 1983 unleashed a new style of music based on fast tremolo phrasal riffs and chaotic solos, merging the ideological outlook of punk with the metal tendency to find mythology lurking behind the behavior of humans. For more information, visit the band at www.slayer.net ABOUT JEFF HANNEMAN Jeff Hanneman, one of the founding members of Slayer, is credited with inventing much of the band's sound and metaphorical approach to lyrics, as well as writing much of its most stirring material. He passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2013. A public memorial service was held for him at the Hollywood Palladium on May 23. [img] ### If you'd like more information about this topic, or would like to schedule an interview, please contact Dag Hansen at (512) 553-4544 or pr@nationaldayofslayer.org. |
| _______________________________________ [May 30,2013 11:01pm - Fuck Slayer ""] Let this die with Hanneman. This shit is such a fucking joke. Are you 12? Band hasn't been relevant since "Seasons..." Fuck off. |
| _________________________________ [May 30,2013 11:05pm - xmikex ""] ^ Fuck this guy. And also fuck the guy that put his contact info for Slayer day like anyone wants to tell him anything. |
| _______________________________________ [May 30,2013 11:10pm - Fuck Slayer ""] No, fuck you. This shit is stupid! Plain and simple. International day of fucking Autism. |
| _________________________________ [May 30,2013 11:22pm - xmikex ""] Fuck%20Slayer said:No, fuck you. :( |
| _______________________________________ [May 31,2013 12:13am - Fuck Slayer ""] I know your sad because you're a faggot. It'll be okay. |
| _______________________________________________ [May 31,2013 12:13am - BobNOMAAMRooney nli ""] Cool thread, I plan on celebrating with my favorite Slayer record. The Great Southern Trendkill. |
| ______________________________ [May 31,2013 7:10am - Lamp ""] Fuck%20Slayer said:No, fuck you. This shit is stupid! Plain and simple. International day of fucking Autism. It's like there's a sect of metalheads out there whose vision of the future is to create a world where there's a band that gets shoved down society's collective throat more than the Beatles. I don't hate Slayer by any means, but I've been trying to understand the hype for over a decade and have never found anything particularly special about their music. |
| _____________________________________________ [May 31,2013 8:52am - Ancient Master nli ""] I know how you feel. I feel the same way about every grind band which you purport to love |
| ______________________________ [May 31,2013 8:55am - Lamp ""] Well, those bands can't win everybody over, eh? |
| _____________________________________________ [May 31,2013 9:07am - Ancient Master nli ""] Dont get me wrong, i love the greats..ND, BT, Carcass etc...because they were the originators of grind and very influential. In the same way it is why i love the first 4 slayer albums but loathe the so-called new wave of american pizza thrash crossover |
| ______________________________ [May 31,2013 9:14am - Lamp ""] On the same coin, thrash is probably my favorite genre of metal and there are a lot of awesome classic albums out there, but I've never been able to figure out what the big deal is about Slayer and it's definitely not from a lack of trying either. |
| ____________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 1:02am - death-metal ""] Ancient%20Master%20nli said:In the same way it is why i love the first 4 slayer albums but loathe the so-called new wave of american pizza thrash crossover Absolutely. |
| ___________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 1:51am - MotleyGrue ""] BobNOMAAMRooney%20nli said:Cool thread, I plan on celebrating with my favorite Slayer record. The Great Southern Trendkill. Ha ha ha |
| ___________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 1:54am - MotleyGrue ""] I will drink like a fucking pirate, listen to slayer, and fuck like a champion on this day. |
| ____________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 3:48pm - death-metal ""] \m/ To that I add: and not deal with anyone except fellow alienated and world-savvy metalheads. |
| ___________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 7:33pm - DONOTWANT ""] death-metal said: * Kill the neighbor's dog and blame it on Slayer. fuck that. killl the neighbor and love the doggy woggy booshkins |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 10:06pm - Randy_Marsh ""] Only doggy woggy booshkins is real |
| __________________________________________________ [Jun 1,2013 10:18pm - AndrewBastard EN EL EYE ""] right? |
| ____________________________________ [Jun 2,2013 9:27am - Cheese Dip ""] Getting all sentimental . Fuck off today bands . I blame Barron Oak for this |
| _________________________________________ [Jun 2,2013 1:05pm - DYA is WHATEVER ""] Randy_Marsh said:Only doggy woggy booshkins is real Real talk. |
| _____________________________ [Jun 2,2013 3:58pm - Lamp ""] Cheese%20Dip said:I blame Barron Oak for this Barren Oak is the new Meg. |
| ____________________________________ [Jun 2,2013 9:40pm - death-metal ""] Kill the neighbor, feed them to their dog, post pictures on Instagram, buy dog a fixie... |