As metal began a new mutation and metalcore started to rise to the fore, Slayer remained an inspiration and a musical influence. The Devil Wears Prada vocalist and occasional guitarist Mike Hranica told Artist Direct: “Like so many, Slayer has been a definitive metal band for me. I remember Reign In Blood being one of my first guitar riffs learned, headbangin' and driving around in my friends' car, and the general unity Slayer brought to the community of heavy-music-listeners.” He also acknowledged the domino effect that Slayer have had on generations of metal bands and fans: "Coming from a newer, younger generation I also have to mention that not only have I been directly inspired by Slayer, but also the undoubtable impact they have had on my favourite musicians, whom in turn further influence me. There aren't many bands that are creative enough to have an unmoving style passed from one generation to the next, but Slayer, by all means, is one of those bands.”