Slayer - South of Heaven

Slower, darker, and just as deadly—South of Heaven marked a chilling shift in Slayer’s sound, and this re-release brings that menacing masterpiece back to wax where it belongs.

Originally unleashed in 1988, South of Heaven followed the ferocious Reign in Blood with a more deliberate, haunting approach. Tracks like the title song “South of Heaven,” “Mandatory Suicide,” and “Silent Scream” still pack a punch, but with a brooding, sinister edge that shows Slayer evolving without losing their bite. Their cover of Judas Priest’s “Dissident Aggressor” is pure thrash homage with a hellish twist.

This vinyl reissue is a must-have for metalheads—whether you’re rediscovering its eerie intensity or spinning it for the first time. Drop the needle and descend into the abyss.