Album · Released 5 July 1988
South of Heaven
Slayer make patience sound dangerous on South of Heaven. The slower tempos give the guitar figures room to become uncomfortable, while Tom Araya's more controlled vocals bring the words closer to the surface. The music remains severe, but its force comes from sustained pressure as often as sudden attack. The title track establishes that approach immediately. Its opening guitar line is sparse and uneasy, and the main riff keeps the mood firmly in…
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South of HeavenOur album review · 23 October 2025
9.0 