Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
Slayer · 2003
220 min · 74 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that epitomize thrash metal's darkest themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks relentless energy for intense workouts cathartic release during high stress
- Context
- Released on November 25, 2003, 'Soundtrack to the Apocalypse' came at a time when Slayer was celebrating their 20th anniversary. This compilation captures their evolution from their early days as pioneers of thrash metal to their status as genre stalwarts. It serves as a comprehensive retrospective, highlighting significant tracks from their extensive discography alongside rare live recordings.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Soundtrack to the Apocalypse is an album by Slayer, released in 2003. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that epitomize thrash metal's darkest themes. 'Soundtrack to the Apocalypse' is notable for its critical reception and commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album encapsulates Slayer's impact on metal culture, solidifying their reputation amidst a resurgence of interest in classic thrash bands during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Soundtrack to the Apocalypse sound like?
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that epitomize thrash metal's darkest themes. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Soundtrack to the Apocalypse by Slayer notable?
'Soundtrack to the Apocalypse' is notable for its critical reception and commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album encapsulates Slayer's impact on metal culture, solidifying their reputation amidst a resurgence of interest in classic thrash bands during the early 2000s. Released on November 25, 2003, 'Soundtrack to the Apocalypse' came at a time when Slayer was celebrating their 20th anniversary. This compilation captures their evolution from their early days as pioneers of thrash metal to their status as genre stalwarts. It serves as a comprehensive retrospective, highlighting significant tracks from their extensive discography alongside rare live recordings.
Who is Soundtrack to the Apocalypse for?
Soundtrack to the Apocalypse works well if you're into wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks, relentless energy for intense workouts and cathartic release during high stress.
How many songs are on Soundtrack to the Apocalypse?
Soundtrack to the Apocalypse has 74 tracks, running approximately 220 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Angel of Death Standout 4:50
- 2 Criminally Insane (remix) 3:07
- 3 Postmortem 3:27
- 4 Raining Blood Standout 4:12
- 5 Aggressive Perfector 2:28
- 6 South of Heaven Standout 4:45
- 7 Live Undead 3:50
- 8 Silent Scream 3:05
- 9 Mandatory Suicide 4:04
- 10 Spill the Blood 4:49
- 11 War Ensemble 4:51
- 12 Dead Skin Mask 5:16
- 13 Hallowed Point 3:24
- 14 Born of Fire 3:07
- 15 Seasons in the Abyss 6:26
- 16 Hell Awaits 6:49
- 17 The Antichrist 3:11
- 18 Chemical Warfare 5:25
Disc 2
- 1 Sex. Murder. Art. 1:50
- 2 Dittohead 2:30
- 3 Divine Intervention 5:32
- 4 Serenity in Murder 2:36
- 5 213 4:51
- 6 Can't Stand You 1:27
- 7 Ddamm 1:01
- 8 Gemini 4:51
- 9 Bitter Peace 4:31
- 10 Death's Head 3:29
- 11 Stain of Mind 3:24
- 12 Disciple 3:35
- 13 God Send Death 3:45
- 14 New Faith 3:05
- 15 In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 3:16
- 16 Disorder 4:56
- 17 Memories of Tomorrow 0:53
- 18 Human Disease 4:20
- 19 Unguarded Instinct 3:44
- 20 Wicked 6:03
- 21 Addict 3:41
- 22 Scarstruck 3:31
Disc 3
- 1 Ice Titan (live in California - 3/83) 4:18
- 2 The Antichrist (Tom Araya's Garage - 12/83) 2:53
- 3 Fight Till Death (Tom Araya's Garage - 12/83) 3:30
- 4 Necrophiliac (live in California 9/85) 5:00
- 5 Piece by Piece (Studio Rough Mix/outtake) 2:13
- 6 Raining Blood (live in Canada 11/86) 3:09
- 7 Angel of Death (live in Canada 11/86) 4:58
- 8 Raining Blood (Jeff's Home Recording) 2:00
- 9 South of Heaven (Jeff's Home Recording) 3:29
- 10 Seasons in the Abyss (live in Michigan 6/91) 6:43
- 11 Mandatory Suicide (live in Michigan 6/91) 3:59
- 12 Mind Control (live in Brazil '94) 3:05
- 13 No Remorse (I Wanna Die) 4:15
- 14 Dittohead (live in California 5/98) 3:03
- 15 Sex. Murder. Art. (live in California 5/98) 2:22
- 16 Bloodline (live in Sweden '02) 4:02
- 17 Payback (live in Sweden '02) 6:39
Disc 4
- 1 Die by the Sword
- 2 Aggessive Perfector
- 3 Praise of Death
- 4 Haunting the Chapel
- 5 Necrophobic
- 6 Reborn
- 7 Jesus Saves
- 8 War Ensemble
- 9 South of Heaven Standout
- 10 Dead Skin Mask
- 11 Gemini
- 12 Heaviest Band Award – Kerrang!
- 13 EPK for Diabolus in Musica
- 14 Stain of Mind
- 15 Bloodline
- 16 Disciple
- 17 God Send Death
Release Date
November 25, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
220 min 1 sec
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