Live Undead cover

Live Undead

Slayer · 1984

29 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal

A visceral onslaught of thrash metal intensity that captures the raw energy of Slayer's live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • front-loaded high-energy intensity
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • for adrenaline-fueled sessions
  • short bursts of relentless power

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, slow tempos
  • seek extensive narrative depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 16, 1984, 'Live Undead' was Slayer's first live album, following their breakthrough studio effort 'Show No Mercy'. At this point in their career, Slayer was solidifying their reputation as a pioneering force in thrash metal, gaining momentum within the burgeoning metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Anthrax· Testament

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Magic 4:06
  • 2 Die by the Sword 4:02
  • 3 Captor of Sin 3:27
  • 4 The Antichrist 3:13
  • 5 Evil Has No Boundaries 2:58
  • 6 Show No Mercy 3:05
  • 7 Aggressive Perfector 2:30
  • 8 Chemical Warfare 6:03

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