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Decade of Aggression

Slayer · 1991

89 min · 21 tracks · thrash metal

An explosive fusion of blistering guitar riffs and relentless drumming that defines thrash metal's ferocity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive climaxes and dynamic shifts
  • intense energy for workout sessions
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • cathartic release of aggression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow background music
  • seek straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Decade of Aggression' captures Slayer at a pivotal moment, following their critically acclaimed albums 'Reign in Blood' (1986) and 'South of Heaven' (1988). This live album encapsulates the band's ferocious energy while celebrating a decade of their unparalleled contribution to thrash metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Anthrax· Testament

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Hell Awaits 6:50
  • 2 The Antichrist 3:54
  • 3 War Ensemble 4:53
  • 4 South of Heaven 4:25
  • 5 Raining Blood 2:31
  • 6 Altar of Sacrifice 2:48
  • 7 Jesus Saves 4:12
  • 8 Dead Skin Mask 4:58
  • 9 Seasons in the Abyss 7:01
  • 10 Mandatory Suicide 4:00
  • 11 Angel of Death 5:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Hallowed Point 3:38
  • 2 Blood Red 3:12
  • 3 Die by the Sword 3:17
  • 4 Black Magic 3:35
  • 5 Captor of Sin 3:28
  • 6 Born of Fire 3:00
  • 7 Postmortem 4:04
  • 8 Spirit in Black 4:22
  • 9 Expendable Youth 4:27
  • 10 Chemical Warfare 5:25

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