Released 35 years ago this October
Decade of Aggression
Slayer · 1991
89 min · 21 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of riffs and aggressive rhythms defines Slayer's uncompromising thrash metal sound on this live album.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Ensemble — This track exemplifies Slayer's aggressive musical style with its intricate riffs and fast tempos, showcasing their technical prowess in a live setting.
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Raining Blood — Often considered one of Slayer's signature songs, its live rendition captures the raw energy and ferocity that fans expect from their performances.
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Angel of Death — The brutal themes and complex composition make this track a standout, highlighting Slayer's controversial yet impactful lyrical approach amidst a powerful live backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album captures Slayer's raw energy and showcases their influential thrash metal sound effectively.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- prefer mellow background music
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Captures Slayer at their peak, showcasing their influential live performance prowess.
- Themes
- live metal intensity· war-themed aggression· thrash metal legacy
- Career context
- Released on October 22, 1991, 'Decade of Aggression' captures Slayer at the peak of their powers following the critical success of 'Seasons in the Abyss.' This live album showcases their extensive catalog and solidifies their status as one of the defining bands of the thrash metal genre during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Live Shit: Binge & Purge
Metallica
Captures live intensity and aggression, showcasing heavy riffs and thematic darkness in a similar era.
Vulgar Display of Power
Pantera
Shares the same brutal energy and aggressive rhythms, pushing the boundaries of heavy music in the early '90s.
Rust in Peace
Megadeth
Offers complex thrash arrangements and war-themed lyrics, resonating with Slayer's intense musical legacy.
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