SLAYER · South Of Heaven | BLACK LP

Black vinyl with insert and download code.

Background information about 'South Of Heaven'

When Slayer unleashed "South Of Heaven" in 1988, they proved that evolution doesn't mean compromise. This fourth studio masterpiece marked a pivotal shift from the relentless velocity of "Reign In Blood", showcasing the band's ability to craft devastating heaviness through controlled aggression and sinister atmosphere. The title track opens with one of metal's most iconic riffs, a mid-tempo crusher that builds tension like a gathering storm before exploding into pure sonic violence. Tom Araya's vocals have never sounded more menacing, while Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman's guitar work creates landscapes of dread that feel both calculated and utterly chaotic.

The album's genius lies in its dynamic range – from the haunting "Silent Scream" to the politically charged fury of "Mandatory Suicide", every track serves the greater narrative of darkness and social decay. The Judas Priest cover "Dissident Aggressor" becomes something entirely new in Slayer's hands, while "Spill The Blood" closes the album with nearly six minutes of apocalyptic doom. Producer Rick Rubin captured lightning in a bottle here, giving each instrument space to breathe while maintaining that crushing wall of sound that made Slayer legends.

For fans of:
Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Testament, Exodus, Dark Angel

Track listing

A1. South Of Heaven
A2. Silent Scream
A3. Live Undead
A4. Behind The Crooked Cross
A5. Mandatory Suicide
B1. Ghosts Of War
B2. Read Between The Lies
B3. Cleanse The Soul
B4. Dissident Aggressor
B5. Spill The Blood

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