War at the Warfield
Slayer · 2003
20 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal anthems fueled by aggressive riffs and visceral lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raining Blood — This track epitomizes Slayer's ferocity and remains a signature piece that defines their sound, showcasing intense instrumentation and haunting themes.
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Disciple — With its aggressive energy and confrontational lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to blend melody with pure metallic aggression.
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South of Heaven — This track demonstrates Slayer's range, balancing slower tempos with dark lyrical content, making it a standout moment in their live performances.
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Chemical Warfare — A fan favorite that showcases Slayer's signature speed and complex guitar work, it encapsulates the band's influential thrash metal style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A powerful live performance that captures Slayer's intensity, though it doesn't redefine their genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses, creating an intense live atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for workouts
- dynamic pacing with intensity shifts
- cathartic release through aggression
- for headbanging sessions
- wave-like build and release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow background music
- seek soothing, calm sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures Slayer's powerful live performance, beloved by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- live metal intensity· dark lyrical confrontations· thrash metal resurgence
- Career context
- Released on July 29, 2003, 'War at the Warfield' captured Slayer during a resurgence in their career following the late 1990s. This live album followed their studio release 'God Hates Us All' and showcased the band's commanding presence on stage, emphasizing their enduring legacy in the thrash metal genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro Track (God Hates Us All)
- 2 Disciple
- 3 War Ensemble
- 4 Stain of Mind
- 5 New Faith
- 6 Postmortem
- 7 Raining Blood
- 8 Hell Awaits
- 9 Here Comes the Pain
- 10 Die by the Sword
- 11 Dittohead
- 12 Bloodline
- 13 God Send Death
- 14 Dead Skin Mask
- 15 Seasons in the Abyss
- 16 Captor of Sin
- 17 Mandatory Suicide
- 18 Chemical Warfare
- 19 South of Heaven
- 20 Angel of Death
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