Slayer discography

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Slayer discography
Slayer at the Fields of Rock, June 16, 2007. From left to right: Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya, Kerry King, and Dave Lombardo.
Slayer at the Fields of Rock, June 16, 2007. From left to right: Jeff Hanneman, Tom Araya, Kerry King, and Dave Lombardo.
Releases
↙Studio albums 9
↙Live albums 2
↙Compilation albums 1
↙Extended plays 2
↙Singles 16
↙Video albums 4
↙Music videos 9
↙Tribute and cover albums 1
References and footnotes

This is a comprehensive discography of Slayer, a Huntington Park, California-based thrash metal band. The band has released nine studio albums, two extended plays, two live albums, one compilation, one cover album, four DVDs, sixteen singles, and nine music videos. This list does not include material performed by members or former members of Slayer that was recorded with Whiplash, Exodus, Fantômas, Grip Inc., Testament, The Truth About Seafood, or Megadeth.

Slayer was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, who recruited vocalist and bassist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo.[1] Slayer's first two albums, Show No Mercy (1983) and Hell Awaits (1985), which were released on Metal Blade Records, did not chart in the United States.[2] The band were then signed to Def Jam Recordings by Rick Rubin, who produced Reign in Blood (1986). The album helped Slayer break into the Billboard 200 for the first time, peaking at number 94.[2] After South of Heaven (1988), Slayer signed to Rubin's new label, Def American, and released Seasons in the Abyss (1990). After the album was released, Lombardo departed Slayer and was replaced by Paul Bostaph.[3]

1994's Divine Intervention, the first album to feature Bostaph, debuted at number eight in the US, the band's best chart performance at the time.[2] Diabolus in Musica (1998) was criticized for its nu metal traits,[4][5] while God Hates Us All (2001) created controversy for its graphic artwork.[6] Bostaph left the band due to an injury and was replaced by former member Lombardo. Christ Illusion (2006) was Slayer's most successful effort, debuting at number five in the US and winning two Grammy Awards.[2][7] Slayer is considered one of the "big four" of thrash metal along with Anthrax, Metallica and Megadeth and have earned six Gold certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America.[8][9]

Contents

[edit] Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[2]		 UK
[10]		 AUS
[11]		 SWI
[12]		 AUT
[13]		 FRA
[14]		 NLD
[15]		 BEL
[16]		 SWE
[17]		 FIN
[18]		 NOR
[19]		 NZ
[20]		 RIAA
[8]		 CRIA
[21]		 BPI
1983 Show No Mercy — — — — — — — — — — — —
1985 Hell Awaits
  • Released: September 16, 1985
  • Label: Metal Blade (MB #1040)
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
 — — — — — — — — — — — —
1986 Reign in Blood 94 — — — — — — — — — — — Gold
1988 South of Heaven
  • Released: July 5, 1988
  • Label: Def Jam (DJ #828 080-1)
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
 57 25 — — — — — — 50 — — — Gold Gold Silver[22]
1990 Seasons in the Abyss 40 18 — — 29 — — — 47 — — — Gold Gold
1994 Divine Intervention
  • Released: September 27, 1994
  • Label: American (AR #491802 2)
  • Format: CD, cassette
 8 15 — 15 22 — 31 — 10 — — 20 Gold Gold
1998 Diabolus in Musica
  • Released: June 9, 1998
  • Label: American (AR #491302 2 )
  • Format: CD, cassette
 31 27 — — 40 23 52 23 29 18 — 15
2001 God Hates Us All 28 31 15 44 31 25 30 16 18 12 — 35
2006 Christ Illusion
  • Released: August 6, 2006
  • Label: American (AR #9362-44300-2)
  • Format: CD, LP
 5 23 9 11 6 52 8 19 4 2 10 10
TBA Upcoming album
  • Released: TBA
  • Label: TBA
  • Format: TBA
"—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart.

[edit] Tributes

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
[2]		 UK
[10]		 AUT
[13]		 FRA
[14]		 NLD
[15]		 BEL
[16]		 SWE
[17]		 FIN
[18]		 NZ
[20]
1996 Undisputed Attitude
  • Released: May 28, 1996
  • Label: American (AR #74321 35759 2)
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
 34 31 43 43 33 38 20 27 22

[edit] Live albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
[2]		 UK
[10]
1985 Live Undead
  • Released: November 16, 1984
  • Label: Metal Blade (MB #3984-14033-2)
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
 — —
1991 Decade of Aggression
  • Released: October 22, 1991
  • Label: American (AR #491801 2)
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
 55 29
"—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart.

[edit] EPs

Year Album details
1984 Haunting the Chapel
  • Released: August 4, 1984
  • Label: Metal Blade (MB #71083-1)
  • Format: CD, cassette
2006 Eternal Pyre
  • Released: June 6, 2006
  • Label: American (AR #5439156852)
  • Format: CD

[edit] Compilations

Year Album details
2003 Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
  • Released: November 25, 2003
  • Label: American (AR #0001637)
  • Format: CD, DVD

[edit] Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
DEN
[23]
1986 "Postmortem" Reign in Blood
"Angel of Death"
"Raining Blood"
1987 "Criminally Insane"
1988 "Mandatory Suicide" South of Heaven
"South of Heaven"
1990 "Dead Skin Mask" Seasons in the Abyss
"Seasons in the Abyss"
1994 "Dittohead" Divine Intervention
1995 "Serenity in Murder"
1996 "I Hate You" Undisputed Attitude
1998 "Stain of Mind" Diabolus in Musica
2001 "Bloodline" God Hates Us All
"Disciple"
2006 "Cult" Christ Illusion
"Eyes of the Insane" 15

[edit] Other Charted Songs

Songs Chart positions
DEN
[24]		 SWE[25] FIN[26] SWI[27]
"Eternal Pyre" 3 48 2 88

[edit] Miscellaneous

Year Song Album Comments
1987 "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Less Than Zero soundtrack Iron Butterfly cover.
1993 "Disorder" Judgement Night soundtrack Featuring Ice-T. Medley of songs by The Exploited. Later appears on Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.
1997 "No Remorse" Spawn soundtrack Featuring Atari Teenage Riot. Later appears on Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.
1998 "Human Disease" Bride of Chucky soundtrack Later appears on Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.
1999 "Here Comes the Pain" WCW Mayhem: The Music Exclusive to this soundtrack.
2000 "Hand of Doom" Nativity in Black II Black Sabbath cover.
"Spirit in Black" Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 soundtrack Exclusive to this soundtrack.
"Bloodline" Dracula 2000 soundtrack
2002 "Born to Be Wild" NASCAR: Crank It Up Steppenwolf cover.
2004 "Warzone" UFC: Ultimate Beat Downs, Vol. 1 Originally appears on God Hates Us All.
2006 "Eyes of the Insane" Saw III soundtrack Originally appears on Christ Illusion.

[edit] Music videos

Year Title Director
1987 "Criminally Insane" Dean Karr
1988 "South of Heaven" Di Puglia Gerard
1990 "Seasons in the Abyss"
1994 "Dittohead" Jon Reiss
"Killing Fields" Di Puglia Gerard
1995 "Serenity in Murder"
1996 "I Hate You"
2001 "Bloodline" Evan Bernard
2006 "Eyes of the Insane" Tony Petrossian

[edit] Videos

Year Video details US peak US certifications[8]
1995 Live Intrusion —
2003 War at the Warfield
  • Released: July 29, 2003
  • Label: American (AR #440 063 690-9)
  • Format: DVD
 3[28] Gold
2004 Still Reigning
  • Released: October 26, 2004
  • Label: American (AR #B0003529-09)
  • Format: DVD
 7[29] Gold
2007 The Unholy Alliance
  • Released: October 2, 2007
  • Label: American (AR #713925)
  • Format: DVD
 —
"—" denotes albums that were released but did not chart.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Davis, Brian. Knac.com interview with Jeff Hanneman. Knac. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Slayer – Artist chart history. Billboard charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
  3. ^ Bennett, J. Legendary rapper and longtime metal advocate moves on with the Body Count. Decibel Magazine. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  4. ^ Krgin, Borivoj. Slayer God Hates Us All (American). Blabbermouth. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  5. ^ Ratliff, Ben. "New CDs", New York Times, 1998-06-22. Retrieved on 2008-03-10. 
  6. ^ The return of Dave Lombardo. Recoil Magazine. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  7. ^ Slayer wins Grammy in 'Best Metal Performance' Category. Blabbermouth (2007-02-11). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  8. ^ a b c RIAA Searchable database – Gold and Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
  9. ^ Huey, Steve. All Music Guide Biography of Slayer. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2006-12-10.
  10. ^ a b c UK Top 40 Hit Database. Every hit. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  11. ^ Australian charts portal. Australian charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  12. ^ Discography Slayer (German). Hit parade. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  13. ^ a b Discography Slayer (German). Austrian charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  14. ^ a b Discography Slayer (French). Les charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  15. ^ a b Discography Slayer (Dutch). Dutch charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  16. ^ a b Discography Slayer (Dutch). Ultra top. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  17. ^ a b Discography Slayer (Swedish). Swedish charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  18. ^ a b Discography Slayer (Finnish). Finnish charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  19. ^ Discography Slayer (Norwegian). Norwegian charts. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  20. ^ a b Discography Slayer. Charts.org.nz. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  21. ^ CRIA Searchable Database. Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
  22. ^ BPI - Artist Slayer. British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
  23. ^ danishcharts.com - Danish charts portal
  24. ^ danishcharts.com - Danish charts portal
  25. ^ Chart
  26. ^ Chart
  27. ^ Chart
  28. ^ Slayer's War At The Warfield Debuts At No. 3 On Music DVD Chart!. Blabbermouth (2003-08-12). Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
  29. ^ Slayer's Still Reigning DVD Sells A Bloody Load of Copies In Its First Week. Metal Underground (2004-11-15). Retrieved on 2007-03-09.

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