album · June 9, 1998
Diabolus in Musica
American Recordings Catalog P&DSee this day
heavy metalthrash metal
On Diabolus in Musica, Slayer incorporates industrial and nu-metal elements into their signature thrash sound, exploring new sonic territory. This album marked a notable stylistic shift for the band, pushing the boundaries of their established sound.
- Diabolus in Musica was released on June 9, 1998, by American Recordings.
- The album features a more experimental sound for Slayer, incorporating elements of industrial and nu-metal.
- This was Slayer's third album released on American Recordings.
Slayer is a thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981. They are one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, known for their aggressive musical style and often controversial lyrical content. In 1998, Slayer had already released seven full-length studio albums and were firmly established as elder statesmen of the genre, with the band exploring more experimental sounds on this record.
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