For the archivist, a collection spanning 1983 to 2009 is a "complete" narrative. It tells the story of the Hanneman/King guitar partnership, the relentless drumming of Dave Lombardo (and later Paul Bostaph), and the snarling vocals of Tom Araya. It encompasses the evolution from the speed-metal chaos of Reign in Blood to the atmospheric doom of South of Heaven and the return-to-form aggression of Christ Illusion . A discography ending in 2009 signifies the closure of a definitive era in heavy metal history.
Slayer's later years saw the release of (2006) and "The Eternal" (2009). These albums saw the band revisiting their thrash metal roots, while also incorporating new ideas and perspectives.
Get ready for raw speed and sonic brutality. This curated collection brings together the essential studio discography of