A slower, darker follow-up to Reign in Blood. Heavy and acclaimed. A strong peak. Released in 1988, it's a key entry in Slayer's run.
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 South of Heaven, these are the Slayer records worth reaching for next.
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Hell Awaits1985 · MetalStart here
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Reign in Blood1986 · MetalClassic
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South of Heaven1988 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Seasons in the Abyss1990 · MetalClassic
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