In a surprising twist during her “Heavy Strings Tour” in 2024, Anneke van Giersbergen covered SLAYER‘s iconic song “South of Heaven.”
Known for her powerful vocals and eclectic musical style, van Giersbergen has made a name for herself by blending various genres, including rock, metal, and folk. Her latest tour features her performing with a string quartet and piano, giving heavy metal classics a semi-classical twist.
The arrangement of “South of Heaven” stands out as one of the most striking adaptations in her setlist, showcasing her ability to breathe new life into a song that is typically associated with a much heavier sound.
SLAYER‘s second reunion performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, originally scheduled for September 27, was canceled due to severe weather linked to the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Bands that were set to perform on Friday during the four-day event included SLAYER, Till Lindemann, ANTHRAX, EVANESCENCE, and IN THIS MOMENT.
Reeder, the visionary behind Metal Addicts, has transformed his lifelong passion for metal into a thriving online community for metal aficionados. As a fervent devotee of black metal, Reeder is captivated by its dark, atmospheric, and often unorthodox soundscapes.