Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
It’s been forty years since Slayer released “Reign In Blood,” a seminal and highly aggressive metal album, on October 7, 1986, as per Blabbermouth. The record was characterized by relentless speed, exceptional integrity, and intense execution. This gold-certified album has profoundly influenced subsequent generations of bands, resonated with influential critics and peers, and elicited both fan obsession and apprehension from mainstream audiences.
Currently, the renowned Los Angeles-based thrash metal band, distinguished by multiple Grammy Awards, will commemorate the album’s four-decade legacy with the launch of a novel liquid-filled vinyl edition on November 20, 2026. Available only through Sound Of Vinyl, the limited-edition “blood” filled zoetrope 1LP is filled with crimson-red liquid. Being the first “blood”-infused rendition of “Reign In Blood” makes it unique. Get your copy here.
“Reign In Blood” track listing:
Side A
01. Angel Of Death
02. Piece By Piece
03. Necrophobic
04. Altar Of Sacrifice
05. Jesus Saves
Side B
01. Criminally Insane
02. Reborn
03. Epidemic
04. Postmortem
05. Raining Blood
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The American thrash metal group Slayer, based in Huntington Park, California, was founded in 1981 by drummer Dave Lombardo, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, and guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman. Slayer was one of the “big four” bands of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax, thanks to their fast-paced, violent sound. King, Araya, drummer Paul Bostaph, and guitarist Gary Holt make up Slayer‘s current lineup. Holt joined the band as a touring musician in 2011 before becoming a permanent member following Hanneman’s death in 2013; drummer Jon Dette was previously a member.
