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Christ Illusion Enters Finnish Charts At #2

posted Aug 13, 2006 at 2:48 PM by MindSlavor.  (25 Comments)

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SLAYER's latest album, "Christ Illusion", has entered the Finnish national chart at position No. 2. As previously reported, "Christ Illusion" has debuted on the Australian national chart at position No. 9.

According to Hits Daily Double, "Christ Illusion" is poised to sell between 55,000 and 60,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land in the Top 10 on The Billboard 200 chart. The first-week U.S. chart position will be revealed on Wednesday, August 16.

"Christ Illusion" is SLAYER's first new studio album since 2001, and the first recorded by the group's original line-up — Kerry King (guitar), Tom Araya (bass, vocals), Jeff Hanneman (guitars), Dave Lombardo (drums) — since 1990's "Seasons In The Abyss". The CD was produced by Josh Abraham and executive-produced by Rick Rubin.

Source: Blabbermouth

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25 Comments on "Christ Illusion Enters Finnish Charts At #2"

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1. Diamond Oz writes:

Now, why doesn't this surprise me?

# Aug 13, 2006 @ 3:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. EyeDontLikeU writes:

I still gotta buy my copy of the CD. Congrats to Slayer on the record sales.

# Aug 13, 2006 @ 3:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. metal2death writes:

hows it lookin in the u.s?
and whats #1 in finland

# Aug 13, 2006 @ 3:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Spirit of the elder gods writes:

Well thats fine and dandy for the finnish here in the uk in the f***ing pits of hades we can't buy our copies until the 21st thanks u f***ing c***s.It better be worth it or heads are gonna roll

# Aug 13, 2006 @ 3:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Diamond Oz writes:

Yeah that p***ed me off too. Specially considering it was supposed to have a UK release on the 7th.

# Aug 13, 2006 @ 4:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. KORNDOGG writes:

TOP 10 ON BILLBOARD, I WASNT EXPECTING THAT!
I HAVE NOTHING MORE TO SAY!

# Aug 13, 2006 @ 7:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. M3tal_H3ad writes:

Hopefully it keeps climbing in the Australian charts and Slayer will maybe pay us a visit :)

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 6:19 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. psythe writes:

^^yeah, that'd be worthwhile.

I would also like to know what the Finnish prefer to Slayer.

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 7:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. M3tal_H3ad writes:

Someones called 'Juanes' is #1 in finland. Some finnish singing guy

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 7:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. psythe writes:

lol well that's odd.

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 7:47 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. DrunkIrishMetal writes:

Just goes to show that you can make still bank in the metal world without selling out... if you rip hard enough.

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 3:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Diamond Oz writes:

Which Slayer do with no problem.

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 3:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Leatherface writes:

That's awesome!!!! I love it that the people who listen to the main stream pop/rap/hip hop p***y sh** get so shocked when a band like Slayer reaches the top. I love the new album is think it's better than God Hates Us All.

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 3:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. KORNDOGG writes:

Ok Leatherface, tell me something. What makes any music someone chooses to listen to "p***y"!
Just because you think it sucks, doesnt really make it p***y. How is it p***y, first of all? Do i like all pop music or hip hop- no i dont! But i like music that is heavy and some softer music, does that make me a p***y? Does that mean that you can kick everybodys a$$ that doesnt like slayer, does that make you tougher than them for listening to harder music? I dont think it does, and im sure that there is alot of fans of bands you consider "p***y" that could kick the sh** out of you! Think about it, and next time use a better choice of words! That is all!

oh and i am shocked that slayer is up there in the charts, but im not p***ed that they are or am i taking anything away from them!

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 4:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. DrunkIrishMetal writes:

^ I have never seen a person put so much thought into such a lengthy rebuttal in response to one word.

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 5:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. KORNDOGG writes:

Its the thought that counts!

# Aug 14, 2006 @ 7:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. slayerdisciple writes:

leatherface i listen to rap does that make me a p***y?

# Aug 15, 2006 @ 12:47 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. Ripped88 writes:

How can you listen to both? It's two totally different styles of music one is metal and the other is sh**!!

# Aug 15, 2006 @ 1:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Spirit of the elder gods writes:

Ripped 88& leatherface you ignorant f***s i listen to:-carcass behemoth slayer deicide beethoven mozart banco de gaia autechre korn rage against the machine and about a thousand more f***ing bands and styles i guess u only f*** dumb big breasted big a$$ blonde whores if its anything like your limited music style open up there is a whole f***ing world out there.Leatherface i know u can't help it coz u are an inbred homosexual dumb f*** cannibal who loves only his saw.....later

# Aug 15, 2006 @ 2:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. KORNDOGG writes:

Spirit, i couldnt of said it better!
Same with me, i listen to rap, hip-hop, metal, rock, southern rock, and even a little country!
Its called being open minded and appreciating different styles of music. Not being a p***y!

# Aug 15, 2006 @ 4:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. reign in slayer foreever nxv writes:

i like the album tom araya is great how does he do it dave is always awesome im glad hes back hes slayer kerry king song writing is good but jeff writes better christ illusion has a great production but the guitars are a little low but tom and dave make up for the album is worth buying for the slayer keep them alive reign in slayer forever thank you guys for the great music all those years

# Aug 15, 2006 @ 10:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Diamond Oz writes:

I'll drink to that!

# Aug 15, 2006 @ 10:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Spirit In Black writes:

WOO HOO. They debuted at No 9 in Australia. http://www.ariacharts.com.au/pages/charts_display.asp?chart=1A50
Can't believe the Dixie Chicks are higher than them....some Aussies just have no taste!!!!

# Aug 16, 2006 @ 6:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. psythe writes:

lol, and I'LL drink to THAT.

# Aug 16, 2006 @ 6:46 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. slayerdisciple writes:

thank you korndogg and spirit, leatherface and riped88 just cause its diff. doesnt mean it isnt as good because i like cannibal corpse and slayer doesnt mean im not allowed to like wu-tang clan and old green day, i like all forms of metal (except nu and some power) punk rock, classic rock, rap, some reggae, pretty much anythin except pop, country, emo, and r&b and if u think im a p***y for that then ur a f***in dumbass

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