Hell Awaits

Slayer

Hell Awaits

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Hell Awaits 6:16 2. Kill Again 4:56 3. At Dawn They Sleep 6:17 4. Praise of Death 5:21 5. Necrophiliac 3:46 6. Crypts of Eternity 6:40 7. Hardening of the Arteries 3:55
Historical Archive
Hell Awaits is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on September 29, 1985. It is known for its dark themes, aggressive sound, and complex song structures, representing a pivotal moment in the evolution of thrash metal. The album features fast tempos, intricate guitar riffs, and brutal lyrical content, which helped solidify Slayer's status as one of the 'Big Four' of thrash metal. Over the years, Hell Awaits has been praised for its influence on the genre and has become a classic, often regarded as one of the greatest metal albums of all time.