What is the best Slayer album of all time?

Blistering speed, controversial themes, and some of the most iconic riffs in extreme metal history — every entry in this catalog has passionate defenders. Which one rules?

1. 1
   Reign in Blood

   Slayer's 1986 28-minute landmark album defining extreme metal.
2. 2
   South of Heaven

   Slayer's 1988 slightly slowed-down album with surprising melodic moments.
3. 3
   Seasons in the Abyss

   Slayer's 1990 album blending speed and melody into their most accessible work.
4. 4
   Hell Awaits

   Slayer's 1985 album pushing extreme metal into new territory.
5. 5
   Show No Mercy

   Slayer's 1983 debut album establishing their speed and aggression.
6. 6
   Divine Intervention

   Slayer's 1994 darkly themed album featuring intense guitar work.
7. 7
   God Hates Us All

   Slayer's 2001 album released on September 11, 2001.
8. 8
   Christ Illusion

   Slayer's 2006 comeback album re-uniting with drummer Dave Lombardo.
9. 9
   World Painted Blood

   Slayer's 2009 aggressive album considered a strong late-career entry.
10. 10
    Repentless

    Slayer's 2015 final album recorded without founding member Jeff Hanneman.