album · October 3, 1994
Divine Intervention
American Recordings Catalog P&DSee this day
heavy metalthrash metal
"Divine Intervention" saw Slayer continue their exploration of darker themes, delivering a brutal and uncompromising sound that alienated some fans while solidifying their status among their core audience.
- The album was recorded at The Record Plant in Hollywood, California, and at O'Henry Sound Studios in Burbank, California.
- "Divine Intervention" debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Slayer's highest-charting album at the time.
- The album's lyrical content, particularly on songs like "213" and "Sex, Murder, Art," continued to court controversy, pushing boundaries within the extreme metal genre.
Slayer is a Grammy-winning American thrash metal band, formed in 1981. They are one of the "big four" of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. "Divine Intervention" was released in 1994, during a period when thrash metal was facing challenges from the rise of alternative rock and grunge. It marked their second album with American Recordings.
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