Slayer Reign In Blood
28 eight minutes and 58 seconds of unbridled power and undiluted intent that drew awe acclaim and controversy in equal measure.
Slayer reign in blood. The third studio album from slayer originally released on. Reign in blood released in 1986 is simply a classic album from the american thrash metallers slayer it is in the same league with its 1985 predecessor hell awaits. The album was the band s first collaboration with producer rick rubin whose input helped the band s sound evolve. Widely considered the pinnacle of speed metal reign in blood is slayer s undisputed masterpiece a brief under half an hour but relentless onslaught that instantly obliterates anything in its path and clears out just as quickly.
Reign in blood is the third studio album by american thrash metal band slayer released on october 7 1986 by def jam recordings. Cbs who distributed def jam albums had refused to handle reign in blood despite the fact that it was already paid for. Reign in blood is the third studio album and major label debut by the american thrash metal band slayer. Reign in blood released in 1986 is simply a classic album from the american thrash metallers slayer it is in the same league with its 1985 predecessor hell awaits.
Released on october 7 1986 reign in blood isn t just slayer s greatest album it s up there with the greatest albums ever made by any band in any genre. Dave lombardo s drum work is excellent as well along with the bass guitar work and vocals from tom araya. Dave lombardo s drum work is excellent as well along with the bass guitar work and vocals from tom araya.