Unique take on classic Slayer track

Slayer’s Raining Blood has been covered by musician Rob Scallon – not on guitar, but on a banjo.

Not content with his unique take on the track from Slayer’s Reign In Blood album, the musician has also covered the group’s War Ensemble on ukulele and Spill The Blood on cello on his YouTube channel.

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