The song revolves around guitarist Kerry King's perception of flaws in American religion and was a comment on America, which he describes as "the biggest cult in the world". Their performance was positively commented on, with Pitch.com saying that "King and Jeff Hanneman riff like they're summoning a storm of thunder, lightning and human blood," and was also noted to be a down-tuned, two-string vamp "that slithers into the foreground creates a tension as Lombardo's cymbals call the band into the riff that opens the tune.
The song revolves around guitarist Kerry King's perception of shortcomings in American spirituality and functions as a commentary on America, which he characterizes as "the largest cult globally". Their performance was widely praised for its intensity, with Pitch.com highlighting the duo's ability to create powerful riffs that evoke a sense of tension.