Album · Released 7 October 1986
Reign in Blood
Twenty-nine minutes is enough for Slayer to establish a complete musical identity on Reign in Blood. The songs are short, the attacks arrive quickly and the recording gives every sudden change a hard edge. Its violence comes from precision as much as speed. Angel Of Death is a striking introduction. Tom Araya's opening scream is followed by riffs that keep changing their angle, while Dave Lombardo's drumming makes the transitions feel brutally…
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Reign in BloodOur album review · 26 July 2025
9.5 