2.10 Hardening of the Arteries (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.1 Black Magic (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.2 Die By the Sword (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.3 The Antichrist (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.4 At Dawn They Sleep (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.5 Show No Mercy (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.6 Evil Has No Boundaries (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.7 Chemical Warfare (Live from Bochum 1985)
3.8 Praise of Death (Live from Bochum 1985)
Language
English (eng)
Description:
"Hell Awaits (40th Anniversary Edition)" on LP is a celebration of one of Slayer's decisive early milestones, reissued four decades after its original release. This anniversary edition presents the album in a high-quality vinyl format that underlines the raw intensity, eerie atmospheres and razor-sharp riffing that made "Hell Awaits" a cornerstone of extreme metal. From the haunting, slow-building intro of the title track to the relentless onslaught of the subsequent songs, this record captures Slayer in a phase of artistic sharpening: darker, more complex song structures, lightning-fast guitar work and a menacing vocal delivery that helped define the sound and attitude of thrash metal in the mid-1980s. The LP is aimed at collectors and fans who want to experience the album as a coherent whole, with its classic, infernal artwork and the immersive listening experience that only vinyl can deliver. As a 40th Anniversary Edition, it honours the lasting influence of this release on generations of metal bands and listeners, making it an essential piece in any serious metal collection.
The artist behind "Hell Awaits (40th Anniversary Edition)" is Slayer, one of the "Big Four" of thrash metal and one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Formed in California in the early 1980s, Slayer became synonymous with speed, aggression and an uncompromising, fear-inducing sound. Albums such as "Reign in Blood", "South of Heaven" and "Seasons in the Abyss" have entered the canon of heavy music and influenced countless artists across metal and beyond. Over the decades, Slayer have earned a reputation for relentless touring, explosive live shows and a discography that pushed the boundaries of intensity and thematic darkness. Their work has repeatedly achieved high chart positions worldwide and garnered multiple awards and nominations within the metal and rock communities, cementing their status as pioneers of the genre.
This LP is released by Sony Music in cooperation with Metal Blade, two labels whose histories are closely interwoven with the development of heavy and extreme music. Sony Music is one of the world's largest and most established music companies, with a broad catalogue that spans virtually all genres and decades, and a long tradition of supporting artists with global reach, professional production standards and high-quality physical editions. Metal Blade, on the other hand, is legendary within the metal scene for having discovered and promoted some of the most important bands in heavy music, especially in the underground and extreme metal sectors. Known for its dedication to artistic authenticity and long-term artist relationships, Metal Blade has been instrumental in bringing uncompromising metal into the international spotlight. Together, Sony Music and Metal Blade stand for a combination of major-label production quality and scene-rooted credibility, making this anniversary LP an attractive item for both audiophiles and dedicated metal fans.
"Hell Awaits (40th Anniversary Edition)" thus unites historical significance, musical extremity and collector-friendly presentation in one package. Whether you are rediscovering the album after many years or immersing yourself in this phase of Slayer's career for the first time, this LP offers a powerful, analogue listening experience that reflects why "Hell Awaits" is still regarded as a key work in the evolution of thrash and extreme metal.
Metal
55.947
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.922- Hardcore 2.420- Heavy Metal 31.978- New Metal 254- Power Metal 625- Rock Crossover 106- Thrash Metal 2.328Songwriter 3.442
