Slayer — Hell Awaits

Velvet Red Marbled or Black/Orange Split Vinyl LP

With their second album, co-produced by Metal Blade’s headbanging head honcho Brian Slagel, satanic thrashers Slayer upped the ante from their debut in every way. More graphic album art, breakneck tempos, gruesome lyrics and proper production gave the band a punchier sound while retaining their native aggression. Hell Awaits is definitely one of the ’80s high water marks for both black and thrash metal.

Released: 10/22/21