South Of Heaven

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ALBUM INFORMATION
  • Artist: Slayer (See All Albums by Slayer)
  • Date Released: Jul 24, 2007

  • Genre: Rock/Pop, Style: Metal, Hard Rock

  • Label: American

Total Tracks: 10   Total Length: 36:47

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A Must Have

jer13ry

if you dont't own any Slayer, start with this 1!

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SLAYERRRRRR

Slayerofguitars

One of their best albums as well as one of my favorites of metal, I have a HUGE collection so if you love metal well worth the money!

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South of Heaven

DnA

Seeing Slayer in concert is the only way to go. The first time I saw them Testament opened for them and we were in the fourth row. The bass was so hard it hit you in the chest. Tom Araya's screaming vocals from this album always struck me as real or truthful, not cliche like some of the other bands in this genre.

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You Never Forget Your First Time

KAggie97

This was the first Slayer cassette (yes, cassette) I bought. From the tranquil uneasiness of the opening riff of the title track to the sublime horror of "Spill The Blood," this is Slayer to a t. Unapologetic, intense, and not for the faint of heart.

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A Metal Classic

evilshaw

this album is pure metal & should be owned by anyone who loves metal.

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well, until "Reign In Blood" shows up...

NoelZevon

... you might as well start your eMusic Slayer collection here.

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