"Christ Illusion" marked Slayer's return to the thrash metal sound that defined their early career, featuring aggressive riffs and controversial lyrical themes. The album saw the return of drummer Dave Lombardo, solidifying the band's classic lineup for this recording.
- "Christ Illusion" debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 62,000 copies in its first week.
- The album's cover art, by Alex McKnight, depicts Jesus Christ on the cross with an alien's head, which was altered from the original artwork by Joe Petagno due to the controversy.
- The album was produced by Josh Abraham and Slayer, with additional production by Rick Rubin.
Slayer is a thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981. They are recognized as one of the "big four" of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer released "Christ Illusion" in 2006, during the middle of their career, after a period of lineup changes and a six-year gap since their previous studio album, "Diabolus in Musica."
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