Album · Released 9 October 1990
Seasons in the Abyss
Seasons in the Abyss gives Slayer's different approaches enough room to strengthen each other. Fast songs sound more frantic beside the slower material, and the patient tracks feel heavier because the band can accelerate so sharply. The record is easy to follow without becoming comfortable. War Ensemble opens with an immediate attack. The guitars are tightly defined, the drums have tremendous drive and Tom Araya sounds fully committed to the…
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Seasons in the AbyssOur album review · 2 March 2026
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