Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph is featured in a new interview with Alibi.com discussing the band's new album, Repentless, as well as his style and approach to playing. An excerpt is available below:

Q: Why did you hook up with Slayer again?

Bostaph: "Why wouldn’t I? I missed it. I love this style of music. I played with some other great bands, but this particular band and the way we perform together is relentless. Slayer appeals to me on a physical level, on a musical level. I crave the sweat. I wanna feel like—when it’s all done, that there’s nothing left in the tank. I hate getting off stage and feeling like, 'what’s next?' I wanna play until there’s nothing left. That’s what Slayer is all about."

Q: Specifically?

Bostaph: "With us, there’s something about the energy of performance. It’s not just energy we’re creating, it’s energy that’s floating around. It’s a conductive atmosphere. We’re passing this jolt of power among ourselves and through the audience. It elevates me; it elevates our playing and the audience’s response. It’s a lot like surfing, waiting for the perfect wave. It’s a blast, dude."

Go to this location for the complete interview.

Bostaph recently uploaded GoPro Footage of their classic “South Of Heaven”, taken from their June 13th show at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee:

Slayer's 11th studio album, Repentless, is due out on September 11th via Nuclear Blast. The artwork was created by Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco in collaboration with the band's Tom Araya and Kerry King. The new album marks the first time Slayer has worked with producer Terry Date (Slipknot, Soundgarden, Deftones), drummer Paul Bostaph's return to the Slayer recording lineup since 2001's God Hates Us All, and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt's first appearance on a Slayer album.

Tracklisting:

“Delusions Of Saviour”
“Repentless”
“Take Control”
“Vices”
“Cast The First Stone”
“When The Stillness Comes”
“Chasing Death”
“Implode”
“Piano Wire”
“Atrocity Vendor”
“You Against You”
“Pride In Prejudice”

The album's title and first official track is available digitally virtually everywhere around the globe now. Check out an official visualizer video below: