Hell Awaits marks Slayer's adventurous second album, originally released in 1985 under Metal Blade Records. Widely acclaimed for its darker, more progressive take on thrash metal, it showcases complex arrangements, shifting tempos, and pioneering dissonance that set the band apart in the genre’s early days.
This remastered edition brings out the album’s intense sound, with punchy bass and sharply separated guitar layers that highlight the group’s signature chaos. Hailed by critics as "incredibly ahead of its time," Hell Awaits remains an essential chapter in Slayer's storied discography.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Metal Blade Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 2015
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TRACKS
A1. Hell Awaits
A2. Kill Again
A3. At Dawn They Sleep
A4. Praise Of Death
B1. Necrophiliac
B2. Crypts Of Eternity
B3. Hardening Of The Arteries
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