Released: 15/05/26
“It’s the record where Slayer became Slayer.” As Kerry King puts it, Hell Awaits marks the band’s true arrival. Released in 1985, it built on the raw blueprint of Show No Mercy with a darker, more intricate and aggressive sound—pushing their speed and intensity into new territory.
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, this landmark second album remains a defining moment in thrash metal. Reissued with special physical editions and digital formats, it stands as a crucial chapter in Slayer’s legacy.
