South of Heaven — 1988

A slower, darker follow-up to Reign in Blood. Heavy and acclaimed. A strong peak. Holds up as a strong record in its own right, not just context.

On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes.

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If you have South of Heaven, these are the Slayer records worth reaching for next.

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2. 2
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