Slayer's "Reign In Blood" is arguably the best Heavy Metal record in history. Released on this date in 1986, 25 years ago, there is no question that "Reign In Blood" changed the sonic spectrum within Heavy Music. "Reign In Blood" was recorded in Los Angeles, California and released on October 7th, 1986 via Def Jam recordings.
This classic record was also the first one in which the band hired legendary producer Rick Rubin, who has an extensive working relationship with the band and who many believe help to shape up Slayer's sonic madness. He has actually produced every single Slayer record ever since "Reign In Blood".
Facts about "Reign In Blood":
- Slayer's third studio album and the bands major label debut.
- It was released on October 7, 1986 via Def Jam Recordings.
- The band's first collaboration with Rick Rubin, whose input helped the band's sound evolve.
- "Reign in Blood" was responsible for bringing Slayer to the attention of a mainstream Heavy Metal audience.
- Considered by critics one of the most influential Heavy Metal albums of all time.
- The albums release was delayed because of its graphic artwork and lyrical subject matter.
- The song "Angel of Death" refers to Josef Mengele and describes acts, such as human experimentation, that Mengele committed at the Auschwitz concentration camp, provoked allegations of Nazism. The band has stated numerous times they do not condone Nazism.
- Slayer's first album to enter the Billboard 200; the release peaked at number 94, and was certified 2x Platinum on November 20, 1992.
"Reign In Blood" Track listing:
1. "Angel of Death" (Jeff Hanneman)
2. "Piece by Piece" (Kerry King)
3. "Necrophobic" (Hanneman, King)
4. "Altar of Sacrifice" (Hanneman, King)
5. "Jesus Saves" (Hanneman, King)
6. "Criminally Insane" (Hanneman, King)
7. "Reborn" (Hanneman, King)
8. "Epidemic" (Hanneman, King)
9. "Postmortem" (Hanneman, King)
10. "Raining Blood" (Hanneman, King)
1998 re-issue Bonus Tracks:
11. "Aggressive Perfector[]" (Hanneman, King)
12. "Criminally Insane" (Remix)" (Hanneman, King)
Personnel:
- Tom Araya (Bass, Vocals)
- Jeff Hanneman (Guitar)
- Kerry King (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
- Dave Lombardo (Drums)
- Rick Rubin (Producer)
- Larry Carroll (Artwork)
- Howie Weinberg (Mastering)
Related links:
Slayer's Official Site
Slayer on MySpace
Slayer on Twitter
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