Reign in Blood
Slayer · 1986
34 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of blistering riffs and aggressive vocals that defines thrash metal's intensity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intense emotional experiences short, impactful listening bursts high-energy workout motivation
- Context
- Released on October 7, 1986, 'Reign in Blood' was Slayer's third studio album and solidified their place as pioneers within the thrash metal genre. Following their previous albums, this record marked a significant leap in production quality and thematic content, showcasing a darker, more aggressive sound that would influence countless bands in the years to come.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Reign in Blood is an album by Slayer, released in 1986. A relentless barrage of blistering riffs and aggressive vocals that defines thrash metal's intensity. 'Reign in Blood' is often hailed as one of the greatest thrash metal albums of all time, featuring tracks like 'Angel of Death,' which sparked controversy for its graphic lyrical content but also reached a wider audience. The album topped the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has influenced genres beyond metal, leaving a lasting impact on heavy music culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Reign in Blood sound like?
A relentless barrage of blistering riffs and aggressive vocals that defines thrash metal's intensity. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Reign in Blood by Slayer notable?
'Reign in Blood' is often hailed as one of the greatest thrash metal albums of all time, featuring tracks like 'Angel of Death,' which sparked controversy for its graphic lyrical content but also reached a wider audience. The album topped the Billboard Heatseekers chart and has influenced genres beyond metal, leaving a lasting impact on heavy music culture. Released on October 7, 1986, 'Reign in Blood' was Slayer's third studio album and solidified their place as pioneers within the thrash metal genre. Following their previous albums, this record marked a significant leap in production quality and thematic content, showcasing a darker, more aggressive sound that would influence countless bands in the years to come.
Who is Reign in Blood for?
Reign in Blood works well if you're into intense emotional experiences, short, impactful listening bursts and high-energy workout motivation.
How many songs are on Reign in Blood?
Reign in Blood has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angel of Death Standout 4:51
- 2 Piece by Piece 2:02
- 3 Necrophobic 1:40
- 4 Altar of Sacrifice 2:50
- 5 Jesus Saves Standout 2:54
- 6 Criminally Insane 2:23
- 7 Reborn 2:11
- 8 Epidemic 2:23
- 9 Postmortem 3:27
- 10 Raining Blood Standout 4:16
- 11 Aggressive Perfector 2:30
- 12 Criminally Insane (remix) 3:17
Release Date
October 7, 1986
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
34 min 49 sec
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