Twenty-nine minutes of pure, brutal velocity that redefined extreme thrash, bookended by 'Angel of Death' and 'Raining Blood'. Ferocious and flawless. A genre touchstone. Released in 1986 — a solid middle chapter.
On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Raining Blood on Best Metal Songs of All Time, Best Metal Songs of All Time, Best 1980s Metal Songs
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