The List of Slayer Albums in Order of Release

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How many albums does Slayer have?

The discography of Slayer is an American thrash metal band have released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album.

 

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Here is the list of Slayer Album in Order of Release Date

1. Show No Mercy — December 3, 1983
2. Hell Awaits — April 19, 1985
3. Reign in Blood — October 7, 1986
4. South of Heaven — July 5, 1988
5. Seasons in the Abyss — October 9, 1990
6. Divine Intervention — September 27, 1994
7. Undisputed Attitude — May 28, 1996
8. Diabolus in Musica — June 9, 1998
9. God Hates Us All — September 11, 2001
10. Christ Illusion — August 8, 2006
11. World Painted Blood — November 3, 2009
12. Repentless — September 11, 2015

 

All Slayer Albums List in Order

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1. Show No Mercy (1983)

Tracks

1. Evil Has No Boundaries
2. The Antichrist
3. Die by the Sword
4. Fight till Death
5. Metal Storm / Face the Slayer
6. Black Magic
7. Tormentor
8. The Final Command
9. Crionics
10. Show No Mercy

“Show No Mercy” is Slayer’s debut studio album, released in December 1983 by Metal Blade Records. Brian Slagel signed the band after witnessing their cover of Iron Maiden’s “Phantom of the Opera.” Self-financed, the album combined vocalist Tom Araya’s savings from his respiratory therapist job and money borrowed from guitarist Kerry King’s father. Despite criticism for its production, it became Metal Blade’s top-selling release. The band extensively toured, often with friends and family helping backstage. The album featured tracks like “The Antichrist,” “Die by the Sword,” and “Black Magic,” staples of Slayer’s live performances.

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2. Hell Awaits (1985)

Tracks

1. Hell Awaits
2. Kill Again
3. At Dawn They Sleep
4. Praise of Death
5. Necrophiliac
6. Crypts of Eternity
7. Hardening of the Arteries
8. Haunting the Chapel
9. Captor of Sin

“Hell Awaits” is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released in March 1985 by Metal Blade Records. Following the success of their debut album “Show No Mercy,” producer Brian Slagel financed the recording budget for “Hell Awaits” to capitalize on Slayer’s rising popularity. The album’s lyrical themes revolve around hell and Satan, consistent with their debut, and the title track’s intro played backwards reveals the phrase “join us.” Musically, “Hell Awaits” showcases Slayer’s most progressive and diverse work yet, influenced by bands like Mercyful Fate. The album is considered influential to future extreme metal acts, with its popular songs being re-recorded by various underground metal bands for tribute albums.

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3. Reign in Blood (1986)

Tracks

1. Angel of Death
2. Piece by Piece
3. Necrophobic
4. Altar of Sacrifice
5. Jesus Saves
6. Criminally Insane
7. Reborn
8. Epidemic
9. Postmortem
10. Raining Blood

“Reign in Blood” is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on October 7, 1986, by Def Jam Recordings. Produced by Rick Rubin, the album faced delays due to controversy over its opening track, “Angel of Death,” which references Josef Mengele’s atrocities at Auschwitz. Despite this, “Reign in Blood” received critical acclaim and brought Slayer into the mainstream metal scene. It is often hailed as one of the greatest heavy metal albums, with Rolling Stone ranking it #6 on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal albums. Alongside other thrash metal classics, it defined the sound of US thrash metal in the mid-1980s.

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4. South of Heaven (1988)

Tracks

1. South of Heaven
2. Silent Scream
3. Live Undead
4. Behind the Crooked Cross
5. Mandatory Suicide
6. Ghosts of War
7. Read Between the Lies
8. Cleanse the Soul
9. Dissident Aggressor
10. Spill the Blood

South of Heaven, Slayer’s fourth studio album, released on July 5, 1988, marked a deliberate departure from the breakneck pace of its predecessor, Reign in Blood. Produced once again by Rick Rubin, the album showcased a slower tempo, undistorted guitars, and toned-down vocals, showcasing the band’s versatility and willingness to experiment. Although it was Slayer’s last album with Def Jam Recordings, rights transferred to Rubin’s Def American Recordings. Despite mixed critical reception, South of Heaven reached number 57 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA in 1992. Songs like “Mandatory Suicide” and the title track remain staples in Slayer’s live performances, highlighting the album’s enduring influence.

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5. Seasons in the Abyss (1990)

Tracks

1. War Ensemble
2. Blood Red
3. Spirit in Black
4. Expendable Youth
5. Dead Skin Mask
6. Hallowed Point
7. Skeletons of Society
8. Temptation
9. Born of Fire
10. Seasons in the Abyss

“Seasons in the Abyss” is Slayer’s fifth studio album, released on October 9, 1990, via Def American Records. Recorded between March and June 1990 at studios in Los Angeles, it marked the band’s last album with their original lineup, including drummer Dave Lombardo until his return on “Christ Illusion” in 2006. The album’s musical style has been likened to their previous works, “South of Heaven” (1988) and “Reign in Blood” (1986). “Seasons in the Abyss” received positive reviews upon release, peaking at number 40 on the US Billboard 200 and achieving gold certification in the US and Canada. As of 2017, it has sold over 813,000 copies in the US.

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6. Divine Intervention (1994)

Tracks

1. Killing Fields
2. Sex. Murder. Art
3. Fictional Reality
4. Dittohead
5. Divine Intervention
6. Circle of Beliefs
7. SS-3
8. Serenity in Murder
9. 213
10. Mind Control

“Divine Intervention” is the sixth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on September 27, 1994, by American Recordings. The album’s production presented challenges, leading to arguments over its explicitness. To buy time for label decisions, Slayer released the live album “Decade of Aggression.” With a four-year gap since its predecessor, vocalist Tom Araya noted increased production time. The album introduced Paul Bostaph as drummer, replacing Dave Lombardo. Inspired by various subjects including Rush Limbaugh and Jeffrey Dahmer, its cover art was re-imagined by Wes Benscoter. Despite mixed reviews, “Divine Intervention” peaked at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and number 15 on the UK Albums Chart, eventually achieving gold certification in the United States and Canada.

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7. Undisputed Attitude (1996)

Tracks

1. Disintegration/Free Money
2. Verbal Abuse/Leeches
3. Abolish Government/Superficial Love
4. Can’t Stand You
5. DDAMM (Drunk Drivers Against Mad Mothers)
6. Guilty of Being White
7. I Hate You
8. Filler/I Don’t Want to Hear It
9. Spiritual Law
10. Mr. Freeze
11. Violent Pacification
12. Richard Hung Himself
13. I’m Gonna Be Your God
14. Gemini

Undisputed Attitude, Slayer’s seventh studio album, released on May 28, 1996, by American Recordings, offers a departure from their signature thrash metal sound. Instead, it features covers of punk rock and hardcore punk songs, along with two original tracks by guitarist Jeff Hanneman. The album includes covers from bands like the Stooges, Minor Threat, and T.S.O.L., showcasing Slayer’s diverse influences. Despite the deviation from their usual style, Undisputed Attitude still resonated with fans, peaking at number 34 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

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8. Diabolus in Musica (1998)

Tracks

1. Bitter Peace
2. Death’s Head
3. Stain of Mind
4. Overt Enemy
5. Perversions of Pain
6. Love to Hate
7. Desire
8. In the Name of God
9. Scrum
10. Screaming from the Sky
11. Point

Diabolus in Musica, the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on June 9, 1998, by American Recordings, marked a significant departure from their traditional sound. Guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s dominant influence led to an album described as the band’s most experimental. Utilizing C♯ tuning for the first time, the album’s title, Latin for “The Devil in Music,” reflects its dissonant nature. Lyrically, it delves into themes such as religion, sex, deviance, and death. Despite mixed critical reviews, the album peaked at number 31 on the Billboard 200, selling over 46,000 copies in its first week and over 306,000 copies in the United States by 2009.

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9. God Hates Us All (2001)

Tracks

1. Darkness of Christ
2. Disciple
3. God Send Death
4. New Faith
5. Cast Down
6. Threshold
7. Exile
8. Seven Faces
9. Bloodline
10. Deviance
11. War Zone
12. Here Comes the Pain
13. Payback

God Hates Us All, Slayer’s ninth studio album, released on September 11, 2001, by American Recordings, showcases a return to their classic thrash metal roots. Recorded over three months at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, it features the Grammy-nominated track “Disciple”. Guitarist Kerry King took a lead in writing lyrics, exploring themes like religion, murder, revenge, and self-control. The album’s release faced delays due to explicit cover art, leading to alternative slip covers and label distributor changes. Despite challenges, it received critical acclaim, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 319,000 copies in the United States by 2009.

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10. Christ Illusion (2006)

Tracks

1. Flesh Storm
2. Catalyst
3. Skeleton Christ
4. Eyes of the Insane
5. Jihad
6. Consfearacy
7. Catatonic
8. Black Serenade
9. Cult
10. Supremist

Christ Illusion, Slayer’s tenth studio album, released on August 8, 2006, by American Recordings, marked a significant return. It was the first album in nearly sixteen years to feature all four original members, including drummer Dave Lombardo, absent since Seasons in the Abyss (1990). The album’s cover, depicting a mutilated Christ by artist Larry Carroll, sparked controversy, leading to alternative covers for conservative retailers and a censored version. Despite this, Christ Illusion received positive reviews and entered the US Billboard 200 at number 5, the band’s second-highest charting album in the US. The album featured Grammy-winning tracks like “Eyes of the Insane” and “Final Six,” with lyrics, notably in “Jihad,” addressing the September 11 attacks from a terrorist’s perspective.

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11. World Painted Blood (2009)

Tracks

1. World Painted Blood
2. Unit 731
3. Snuff
4. Beauty Through Order
5. Hate Worldwide
6. Public Display of Dismemberment
7. Human Strain
8. Americon
9. Psychopathy Red
10. Playing with Dolls
11. Not of This God

“World Painted Blood” is Slayer’s eleventh studio album, released on November 3, 2009, through American Recordings and Sony Music. Produced by Greg Fidelman and executively produced by Rick Rubin, it’s the band’s only album produced by Fidelman and the last to feature the original lineup with guitarist Jeff Hanneman and drummer Dave Lombardo. The album’s artwork, released in four parts, forms a map depicting Earth painted red. With themes of death, war, and the Apocalypse, the album includes eleven tracks. It received positive reviews, with singles “Psychopathy Red”, “Hate Worldwide”, and the title track being well-received. “World Painted Blood” peaked at number two on the US Top Hard Rock Albums chart and received Grammy nominations.

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12. Repentless (2015)

Tracks

1. Delusions of Saviour
2. Repentless
3. Take Control
4. Vices
5. Cast the First Stone
6. When the Stillness Comes
7. Chasing Death
8. Implode
9. Piano Wire
10. Atrocity Vendor
11. You Against You
12. Pride in Prejudice

“Repentless,” Slayer’s twelfth studio album, marked a significant milestone in the band’s career upon its release on September 11, 2015. It was their first album without guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who passed away in 2013 and was replaced by Gary Holt. Additionally, drummer Paul Bostaph returned, making it his first appearance since “God Hates Us All” (2001). Produced by Terry Date, this album deviated from their longstanding collaboration with Rick Rubin. Despite a six-year gap since their previous album, “Repentless” debuted at no. 4 on the Billboard 200, the band’s highest charting debut in the U.S. It received praise from critics and included notable singles such as “Repentless,” “You Against You,” and “Pride in Prejudice.”

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