A dark, fast early peak of proto-death thrash. Brutal and influential. A genre cornerstone. Released in 1985, it's an early landmark for Slayer.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Slayer — where to go next
If you have Hell Awaits, these are the Slayer records worth reaching for next.
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Hell Awaits1985 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Reign in Blood1986 · MetalClassic
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South of Heaven1988 · MetalClassic
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Seasons in the Abyss1990 · MetalClassic
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