album · October 7, 1986
Reign in Blood
American Recordings Catalog P&DSee this day
heavy metalthrash metal
The 29-minute "Reign in Blood" is a landmark of extreme metal, known for its unrelenting speed, aggression, and controversial lyrical themes. It was the first major metal album to be produced by Rick Rubin and marked a significant shift in the genre.
- The album was originally released on Def Jam Recordings, but was quickly moved to American Recordings due to controversy surrounding its lyrics.
- "Reign in Blood" was Slayer's first album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 94.
- The song "Angel of Death" has been a consistent fixture in Slayer's live setlists and is one of their most recognized tracks.
Slayer is a thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981. They are considered one of the "big four" of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Slayer released "Reign in Blood" in 1986, a pivotal moment in their career that solidified their status as pioneers of extreme metal.
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