The world of heavy metal music is abuzz with the latest offering from renowned journalist D.X. Ferris. His highly anticipated audiobook, 'Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... Or, How Fkin' Slayer Kicked Fkin' @ss', is now available, and it's a must-listen for any metalhead!
This updated metal bible, exclusively on Bandcamp for the 2025 holiday season, is a whopping 36.5-hour journey into the world of the iconic band Slayer. With 12 bonus chapters not found in the paperback, Ferris takes listeners on a wild ride through the band's history, including their surprising reunion and the 2025 festival season, culminating in a grand finale at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania. But here's where it gets controversial—the book delves into the band's complex dynamics and the impact of guitarist Jeff Hanneman's tragic death.
Ferris, an award-winning journalist and Ohio Society Of Professional Journalists 'Best Reporter Of The Year', has crafted a masterpiece. He says, 'I treated this version with the utmost seriousness, even donning a shirt and tie while working from home.' The new edition features enhanced profiles, fresh interviews, and exhaustive research, offering a comprehensive look at the band and its members, including Exodus guitarist Gary Holt.
The audiobook began as a segment on Ferris's podcast, 'Talkin' Slayer', where he read from his biography, shared essays, and engaged with fans. But the real question is, will Slayer's world ever truly come to an end? Ferris doesn't think so. He believes Slayer's influence is timeless, and his book is a testament to that.
The audiobook is available in two versions, catering to both die-hard fans and newcomers. The Uncut edition explores the broader history of American thrash metal, while the Long Story Short... and Cheaper version focuses on Slayer's chronological journey. So, whether you're a metalhead or just curious about the genre, this audiobook promises an unforgettable experience.
Stay tuned for its release on Bandcamp and Amazon/Audible, and prepare to be immersed in the captivating world of Slayer. Will you answer the call of the thrash metal gods?
