Released 23 years ago this November
Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
Slayer · 2003
220 min · 74 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal fury layered with haunting melodies and dark lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angel of Death — This track exemplifies Slayer's aggressive sound and controversial subject matter, addressing the atrocities of war with brutal honesty.
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Raining Blood — Renowned for its intense riffs and climactic structure, this song has become a defining anthem for the band and thrash metal as a whole.
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South of Heaven — A standout in Slayer's discography, this track contrasts their typical speed with a more melodic approach while still delivering powerful themes.
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Mandatory Suicide — This song combines fast-paced instrumentation with poignant lyrics about the brutality of war, showcasing Slayer's ability to blend aggression with commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- relentless energy for intense workouts
- cathartic release during high stress
- immersive journey through dark themes
- headphone detail hunting for nuances
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic tunes
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases classic tracks but is not a primary entry point for new fans.
- Career context
- Released on November 25, 2003, 'Soundtrack to the Apocalypse' came midway through Slayer's career, following their 1998 album 'Diabolus in Musica'. This compilation album encapsulates their extensive catalog, showcasing both iconic tracks and live performances, solidifying Slayer's reputation as pioneers of thrash metal during a period when they were solidifying their legacy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Angel of Death 4:50
- 2 Criminally Insane (remix) 3:07
- 3 Postmortem 3:27
- 4 Raining Blood 4:12
- 5 Aggressive Perfector 2:28
- 6 South of Heaven 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
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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