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Soundtrack to the Apocalypse [DELUXE BOX SET] + NTSC DVD [CD+DVD, Limited Edition]

Slayer Audio CD
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In the beginning, when there were no blueprints, no set paths, no boundaries or steps to follow, Slayer assaulted the world with its new hybrid of metal and punk. Heavier, faster and darker than the rest, Slayer set the new standard which all others continue to follow. Slayer - Tom Araya/bass and vocals, Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman/guitars, and Dave Lombardo/drums - is the band that other ... Read more in Amazon's Slayer Store

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  • Audio CD (19 Jan 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 5
  • Format: CD+DVD, Limited Edition
  • Label: Um3
  • ASIN: B0000UJM2C
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 253,525 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Angel of Death
2. Criminally Insane (Remix)
3. Postmortem
4. Raining Blood
See all 18 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Sex.Murder.Art
2. Dittohead
3. Divine Intervention
4. Serenity in Murder
See all 22 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Ice Titan (Previously Unreleased - Live 03/83)
2. The Antichrist (Rehearsal in Tom's Garage - 12/83)
3. Fight Til Death (Rehearsal in Tom's Garage - 12/83)
4. Necrophiliac (Recorded live in California - 09/85)
See all 17 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. Darkness Of Christ (Live, California 02)
2. Disciple (Live, California 02)
3. War Ensemble (Live, California 02)
4. Stain of Mind (Live, California 02)
See all 14 tracks on this disc
Disc: 5
1. Darkness Of Christ
2. Disciple
3. War Ensemble
4. Stain Of Mind
See all 14 tracks on this disc

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Apocalypse starts late 26 Nov 2003
Format:Audio CD
Since exploding onto the scene in 1982 Slayer have always stayed true to their roots and themselves, while striving to move on and explore new (heavier) ground. This release brings together not only a two disc 'best of', boasting tracks from every Slayer album since 1986, but also a CD of about a dozen rarities (a cover of Iron Butterfly's "In-A- Gadda-Da-Vida", a cover of Suicidal Tendencies' "Memories Of Tomorrow" and early home recordings of "Raining Blood" and "South Of Heaven." to name a few), and a DVD of digitally remastered live performances from the last 20 years. The deluxe edition of the box set adds to this arsenal a full-length concert CD from the 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour, in a tasteful blood and skulls pack. The booklet, available in both editions, outlines a history of the band, based on interviews with each band member as well as long-time producer Rick Rubin.

As amazing a collection of Slayer goodies as this is, my one criticism though - and I am sure the band had their reasons - is that I would have liked to have seen included on the CD compilation tracks from the four Metal Blade-era releases, from 83's "Show No Mercy" to 85's "Hell Awaits". While evil may have no boundaries, obviously the scope of this box set compilation has; the apocalypse starts rather late. Nonetheless, this is an essential buy for all Slayer and thrash metal fans.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Slayer Boxset 6 Dec 2003
Format:Audio CD
I got this early From Amazon US and it was well worth the extra expense. I've always wanted a Slayer Boxset and i now have it in my sweaty Palms. If your a Slayer Fan you must own this box. Gareth above is right it's a shame about the lack of material from show no mercy and hell awaits etc. Probably because Metal Blade wouldnt let Def American use the tracks but if your a fan that would buy the box you probably already own these cds.
GET THIS NOW
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3.0 out of 5 stars An expensive luxury 21 Feb 2005
Format:Audio CD
Slayer are a band I have been listening to for years. I love them. But this box set contains a lot of stuff I have already. Box sets are usually aimed at old fans - people who have everything and want the rarities, out-takes, live stuff etc. So the first two CDs of this boxset won't really add much to an old fan's collection. If you are happy paying £41 for a live CD, a CD of bits and bobs and a DVD which will only work if you have a multiregion DVd player then fine - go for it. The first two CDs offer nothing new.
Obviously, if you don't have all the Slayer albums then the first two CDs will be of some value to you as well. my only comment would be that albums are conceived of as wholes and to really appreciate the tracks you need to hear them in the context of their original album. That's my big gripe against Greatest Hits packages. Reign In Blood's effect is achieved through playing 10 tracks one after the other at breakneck speed. On their own the tracks still work but the power of the whole is missing. So buy the actual albums. They all rock. They reign in pain.
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3.0 out of 5 stars How to make a little go a long way… 14 Nov 2005
By Jane Aland VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
OK – let’s get the obvious out of the way first – it’s Slayer, the ultimate thrash metal band, so obviously this is going to be essential to those fans with large enough wallets, but while it’s a pleasant package it’s a little empty in terms of content.

The biggest mystery to me is why bands ever bother to include material in box-sets that is already available elsewhere – surely the only people going to be spending such a large amount of money on a box set are going to be those hardcore fans who already own all the albums, so what’s the point of padding this set out with tracks lifted from Slayers previous albums? As such the majority of the first two CDs is pointless padding that you’ll play once and never again. The only mild ‘rarities’ on the first CD that you might not already own (depending on what pressing of the original album releases you own) are the B-Sides Aggressive Perfector and the remix of Criminally Insane. CD 2 at least has the benefit of 8 worthwhile ‘non-album’ tracks (though as these have all previously been released either on soundtrack compilations or as bonus tracks you may already own a few) – highlights here include Slayers team up with Ice T on Disorder and the cover of Suicidal Tendencies’ Memories of Tomorrow, though inevitably the fact that the majority of the remaining songs are bonus track album offcuts means they are hardly prime Slayer material.

What should be the highlight of the set, the ‘Previously Unreleased’ material that makes up the 3rd CD, actually turns out to be rather disappointing....

There’s a nice booklet, backstage pass, banner, etc – but ultimately there’s about 1 CD and 1 DVD’s worth of genuinely worthwhile material here for the confirmed Slayer fan – the rest is just padding to justify the price. For completists only. Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars Head shearing 10 Dec 2003
Format:Audio CD
BUY, BUY, BUY! Slayer have dominated the "thrash" metal genre for years and stand tall as the purveyors of all things dark, hard & fast. A must for all Slayer fans, and anyone who is into Slipknot, Deftones, or any of the newer bands who want to hear some real class. The thing that turns me on to Slayer is the artistic element, the purposeful spine-tingling use of minor keys, Tom Araya's gut wrenching howls, and the fact that their tracks are just damn scary! - the package fits well and is far from just "a noise". I can remember discovering Slayer at 15 via South of Heaven, and immediately buying Reign In Blood (in my opinion their best album) - fantastic stuff, the soundtrack to my youth (and the apocalypse, apparently). This box set pulls together some of their best work and I will never get tired of it!
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