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Divine Intervention

Slayer · 1994

36 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and dark lyrical themes that epitomizes Slayer's thrash metal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless aggression with intensity
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • dark themes for cathartic release
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • in-order listen for cohesion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light-hearted or uplifting
  • seek melodic and soft sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Divine Intervention' marked Slayer's sixth studio album and their first with drummer Paul Bostaph after Dave Lombardo's departure. This album came during a time when Slayer was solidifying their legacy in the thrash metal genre, following the commercial success of 'Seasons in the Abyss' (1990).
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Anthrax· Testament

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Killing Fields 3:57
  • 2 Sex. Murder. Art. 1:50
  • 3 Fictional Reality 3:38
  • 4 Dittohead 2:31
  • 5 Divine Intervention 5:33
  • 6 Circle of Beliefs 4:30
  • 7 SS-3 4:07
  • 8 Serenity in Murder 2:37
  • 9 213 4:52
  • 10 Mind Control 3:04

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