Released 28 years ago this June
Diabolus in Musica
Slayer · 1998
40 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of aggressive thrash riffs and darkly introspective lyrics that push boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady aggression for focused sessions
- dark themes for introspective moments
- relentless energy for workout motivation
- short tracks for quick bursts
- in-order listening for cohesive experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek melodic, soothing tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 9, 1998, 'Diabolus in Musica' marked Slayer's first album with a notable shift towards a more groove-oriented style, following their acclaimed 1994 release 'Divine Intervention'. At this stage, the band was experimenting with their sound amidst changing trends in heavy metal and the rise of nu-metal.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bitter Peace 4:34
- 2 Death's Head 3:31
- 3 Stain of Mind 3:27
- 4 Overt Enemy 4:43
- 5 Perversions of Pain 3:32
- 6 Love to Hate 3:07
- 7 Desire 4:20
- 8 In the Name of God 3:40
- 9 Scrum 2:20
- 10 Screaming From the Sky 3:14
- 11 Point 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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