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THE REVIEW
The Slayer project was born in 1982, when four young men from Huntington Beach (namely Tom Araya, Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, and Dave Lombardo) decided it was time to stop dabbling with covers of their favorite bands and venture into something absolutely violent and extremely fast. The first album is “Hell Awaits”, released in 1985, and a year later the historic “Reign In Blood” would come out. In 1988, “South Of Heaven” would be released, which I will now discuss.
So, after the whirlwind speed of the previous album (and the supporting tour, where tales of frenzied performances at the edge of human capability are told), the American band felt the need to recover a more earthly dimension. “South Of Heaven” is indeed a less fast-paced album, more refined in terms of rhythm, and extremely well crafted in terms of songwriting. For the first time, some tracks with a gloomy atmosphere in full doom style make their appearance, which would become a strong point during live performances. A special mention for the cover of “Dissident Aggressor” that pays homage to Judas Priest, one of their major influences in their youth.
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Slayer's 'South Of Heaven', released in 1988, marks a deliberate shift from their previous rapid pace to a slower, darker, and more refined sound. The album incorporates doom metal elements and showcases the band's improved songwriting skills. A notable highlight is their cover of Judas Priest's 'Dissident Aggressor'. This record laid the groundwork for memorable live performances and remains a key milestone in Slayer's career.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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Slayer was an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California. They are widely regarded as pioneers of thrash and extreme metal and remained active until their final shows in 2019.68 Reviews
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By metaldiablo
"The title track starts with one of the riffs considered among the most beautiful ever written by Slayer."
"Probably, this album can give a sense of incompleteness, but despite that, it should definitely be considered ... a masterpiece of the Californian ensemble and metal in general."
