On This Day: July 5, 1988 – Slayer Released South of Heaven

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Pete

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On This Day: July 5, 1988 – Slayer Released South of Heaven.

On this day July 5, 1988, Slayer released their fourth studio album South of Heaven, a major moment in the evolution of thrash metal. Coming off the intensity of Reign in Blood, the band made a bold decision to slow things down slightly, creating an atmosphere that was darker, more brooding, and just as heavy.

South of Heaven reached number 57 on the US Billboard charts and quickly became a fan favorite for its eerie tone, precision, and lyrical depth. Tracks like Mandatory Suicide, Silent...
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