2nd album from 2021 by this Italian Thrash Metal band, originally formed in 2000. Interestingly, between 2002 and 2005 the group operated under the name INSANE, releasing one album before eventually returning to the SLAVES moniker. More than two decades after its formation, the band remains fully committed to the most aggressive and traditional side of Thrash Metal.
Its sound combines speed, violence and a completely old-school attitude, driven by razor-sharp riffing, frantic rhythms and an aggression that directly recalls the genre's golden years. Dark, savage and uncompromising, the album captures the spirit of primitive extreme Thrash with remarkable authenticity. If you're into SLAYER's "Hell Awaits", then you need to hear this.
Recommended for fans of: SLAYER, DARK ANGEL, SODOM and RAZOR. [Slipcase]
Vinyl version in green wax with red & white splatter and giant poster of the 2nd album from 2021 by this Italian Thrash Metal band, originally formed in 2000. Interestingly, between 2002 and 2005 the group operated under the name INSANE, releasing one album before eventually returning to the SLAVES moniker. More than two decades after its formation, the band remains fully committed to the most aggressive and traditional side of Thrash Metal.
Its sound combines speed, violence and a completely old-school attitude, driven by razor-sharp riffing, frantic rhythms and an aggression that directly recalls the genre's golden years. Dark, savage and uncompromising, the album captures the spirit of primitive extreme Thrash with remarkable authenticity. If you're into SLAYER's "Hell Awaits", then you need to hear this.
Recommended for fans of: SLAYER, DARK ANGEL, SODOM and RAZOR.
10º álbum de 2006 de los estadounidenses SLAYER, una de las bandas más influyentes y respetadas de la historia del Thrash Metal. “Christ Illusion” supuso un triunfal regreso a las raíces más agresivas y despiadadas del grupo, reuniendo nuevamente a la formación clásica y recuperando toda la ferocidad, intensidad y oscuridad que convirtió a SLAYER en una auténtica leyenda del Metal extremo.
Con una potente producción y una inspirada interpretación de todos sus miembros, el álbum combina riffs salvajes, agresividad implacable y la inconfundible química entre Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya y Dave Lombardo. Considerado por muchos seguidores como uno de los mejores trabajos de su etapa más reciente, “Christ Illusion” demostró que SLAYER seguía siendo una fuerza tan peligrosa y relevante como en sus mejores años.
Recomendado para fans de KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, DARK ANGEL y EXODUS.
8th album from 1998 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. “Diabolus in Musica” stands as one of the most controversial and experimental releases of the band's career, incorporating Groove Metal influences and more modern sounds without completely abandoning the aggression and darkness that defined its identity.
With a crushing production and a heavier, more atmospheric approach, the album finds SLAYER exploring new musical territories while retaining its trademark intensity. Although it divided opinions among longtime fans upon release, it has gained increasing recognition over the years as a bold and distinctive entry in the band's extensive catalogue.
Recommended for fans of MACHINE HEAD, PANTERA, SEPULTURA and EXHORDER.
Unofficial CD edition limited to 200 copies containing the 5-track '84 demo "Haunting de Chapel" and a 13-track live recording from Ruthie's Inn (CA/USA) on 31.12.1984 [Digipack]
2nd album from 1985 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential and groundbreaking releases of the early Thrash Metal era. “Hell Awaits” represented a massive step forward from the band's debut, showcasing a much darker, more aggressive and ambitious approach while laying many of the foundations that would later shape extreme Death Metal.
With its infernal atmosphere, more elaborate songwriting and a level of intensity rarely heard at the time, the album solidified SLAYER's identity and established the band as one of the most innovative and dangerous acts of the 1980s Metal scene. Now regarded as an undisputed classic, it remains an essential reference for generations of musicians and fans of extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, POSSESSED, DESTRUCTION and DARK ANGEL.
First live album from 1984 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. “Live Undead” captures the band in its early years, showcasing the aggression, speed and attitude that would soon establish it as one of the most important acts in extreme Metal.
This remastered reissue includes the original 7 tracks, offering an excellent snapshot of SLAYER's rawest and most savage sound during its formative period. An essential historical document for experiencing the band's intensity on stage at the dawn of its career.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, POSSESSED and DARK ANGEL.
180-gram vinyl reissue of the first live album by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. Originally released in 1984, “Live Undead” captures the band in its early years, showcasing the aggression, speed and attitude that would soon establish it as one of the most important acts in extreme Metal.
This edition includes the original 7 tracks and an exclusive poster, offering an excellent snapshot of SLAYER's rawest and most savage sound during its formative period. An essential historical document for experiencing the intensity and energy of a band destined to become legendary.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, POSSESSED and DARK ANGEL.
Unofficial live album, limited to 100 copies on smoke-green vinyl, containing a 10-track show at the Monsters of Rock Festival, Donington Park, Castle Donington (UK) on 22.08.1992
3rd album from 1986 by this legendary American Thrash Metal band, universally regarded as one of the most influential and important releases in the history of extreme Metal. Produced by Rick Rubin, it represented a massive leap forward in intensity, speed and brutality, setting new standards that would profoundly influence the development of Death Metal, Black Metal and the more aggressive side of Thrash Metal.
Its sound is a relentless assault of controlled violence, combining frantic riffing, devastating drumming, chaotic solos and Tom Araya's unmistakable vocal aggression. Compact, merciless and completely free of filler, the album contains some of the most iconic songs ever recorded by the band and remains essential listening for any fan of extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of: DARK ANGEL, KREATOR, DESTRUCTION and SADUS.
5th album from 1990 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. “Seasons in the Abyss” represented the perfect balance between the speed and brutality of the band's most extreme releases and a more refined, atmospheric approach, resulting in one of the most complete and acclaimed albums of its career.
With impeccable production, memorable riffs and particularly inspired songwriting, the album finds SLAYER at the height of its powers, balancing aggression, darkness and dynamics with remarkable ease. Regarded by many fans as one of the masterpieces of Thrash Metal, it remains an essential reference within the world of extreme Metal.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, DARK ANGEL, DESTRUCTION and EXODUS.
Debut album from 1983 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. “Show No Mercy” is one of the cornerstones of the genre and a fundamental release for understanding the evolution of extreme Metal during the 1980s. Despite the limitations typical of a debut effort, the album already displayed many of the elements that would define the band's identity in the years to come.
With an explosive blend of speed, aggression, NWOBHM influences and dark satanic imagery, the album offered a far more extreme approach than most of its contemporaries. An undisputed classic that helped lay the foundations for the future development of Thrash Metal and established SLAYER as one of the most important bands in Metal history.
Recommended for fans of VENOM, MERCYFUL FATE, KREATOR and DESTRUCTION.
Unofficial live album, limited to 200 copies on yellow 2-LP vinyl with gatefold sleeve, containing a 14-track show recorded at Adams Avenue Theatre, San Diego (CA/USA) on 01.02.1986 and 7 tracks recorded at Quartier Latin, Berlin (GER) on 13.06.1985
4th album from 1988 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. “South of Heaven” marked a strategic shift from the overwhelming intensity of its predecessor, embracing slower tempos, darker atmospheres and greater compositional depth without sacrificing the band's trademark aggression.
With impeccable production and masterful execution, the album reveals a more mature and sinister side of SLAYER, further demonstrating its ability to create tension, heaviness and darkness as effectively as speed and brutality. Widely regarded as one of the most important releases in the band's catalogue, it remains an essential reference in classic Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of KREATOR, DARK ANGEL, DESTRUCTION and EXODUS.
7th album from 1996 by the American SLAYER, one of the most influential bands in the history of Thrash Metal. “Undisputed Attitude” is a very special release within the band's catalogue, paying tribute to its wildest and most streetwise roots through 15 cover versions of Hardcore Punk classics by legendary bands such as MINOR THREAT, VERBAL ABUSE, T.S.O.L., G.B.H., D.R.I. and many others.
Rather than simply recreating the original material, SLAYER injects these songs with its own unmistakable personality, delivering them with even greater aggression and intensity. The result is a raw, violent and attitude-filled assault that highlights some of the band's most direct and furious influences while showcasing the strong connection between Hardcore Punk and extreme Thrash Metal.
Recommended for fans of D.R.I., DISCHARGE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and VERBAL ABUSE.
