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Song

Psychopathy Red is a song by American thrash metal band Slayer, and is the first single from their 2009 album World Painted Blood. It was released as a seven-inch single on April 18, 2009.[1] The single was released for the 3rd annual Record Store Day, and was limited to only 5,000 copies.[2][3]


Development

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In October 2008, after the successful release of 2006's Christ Illusion, the band headed back into the studio to record 3 songs for the followup album. Among these was "Psychopathy Red" Later that same month, a non-CD quality version song was leaked, and was available for online streaming. Several videos were also posted online showing band in-studio recording the song.[4]

Lyrical Meaning

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The song is about Andrei Chikatilo,[4][2][1] a Soviet serial killer, rapist and, pedophile who claimed 53 victims from 1981 to 1990 when he was arrested.[5]

Track Listing

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  1. "Psychopathy Red" (Hanneman) – 2:26

Personnel

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Band members
Production

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Interview: Tom Araya of Slayer". Artistdirect.com. 2009. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  2. ^ a b "Metalunderground.com Premieress Slayer's "Psychopathy Red" Explanation Video". Metalunderground.com. 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  3. ^ "SLAYER Issuing First Single "Psychopathy Red" As 7″ On April, 18". Metalkult.com. 2009. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  4. ^ a b "SLAYER: New Song 'Psychopathy Red' Available For Streaming - Oct. 29, 2008". Blabbermouth.net. 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  5. ^ Verbal Plainfield. "Serial Killers A-Z; Andrei Chikatilo". Archived from the original on 2009-10-25.