Hell Awaits
Slayer · 1985
44 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless onslaught of ferocious riffs and unyielding rhythms that epitomizes thrash metal's darkest themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with intensity ferocious riffs for adrenaline rush dynamic peaks and valleys
- Context
- Released on August 1, 1985, 'Hell Awaits' was Slayer's second studio album, following their debut 'Show No Mercy.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the thrash metal genre, pushing musical boundaries and lyrical content into darker territories as they sought to define their identity in the competitive metal scene.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Hell Awaits is an album by Slayer, released in 1985. A relentless onslaught of ferocious riffs and unyielding rhythms that epitomizes thrash metal's darkest themes. 'Hell Awaits' is notable for its aggressive sound and complex compositions, helping to establish Slayer as a cornerstone of thrash metal. The album received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced countless bands in the metal genre, cementing its legacy as a seminal work in heavy music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hell Awaits sound like?
A relentless onslaught of ferocious riffs and unyielding rhythms that epitomizes thrash metal's darkest themes. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Hell Awaits by Slayer notable?
'Hell Awaits' is notable for its aggressive sound and complex compositions, helping to establish Slayer as a cornerstone of thrash metal. The album received critical acclaim upon release and has influenced countless bands in the metal genre, cementing its legacy as a seminal work in heavy music history. Released on August 1, 1985, 'Hell Awaits' was Slayer's second studio album, following their debut 'Show No Mercy.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the thrash metal genre, pushing musical boundaries and lyrical content into darker territories as they sought to define their identity in the competitive metal scene.
Who is Hell Awaits for?
Hell Awaits works well if you're into wave-like pacing with intensity, ferocious riffs for adrenaline rush and dynamic peaks and valleys.
How many songs are on Hell Awaits?
Hell Awaits has 9 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hell Awaits Standout 6:16
- 2 Kill Again 4:53
- 3 At Dawn They Sleep Standout 6:18
- 4 Haunting the Chapel 3:59
- 5 Praise of Death 5:19
- 6 Necrophiliac Standout 3:44
- 7 Captor of Sin 3:31
- 8 Crypts of Eternity 6:38
- 9 Hardening of the Arteries 3:58
Release Date
August 1, 1985
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 40 sec
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