Slayer : ranking all 12 studio albums

[@42yearoldboy5]

I am 44 and I’ve been listening to hard rock/metal ever since I was 16. For whatever reason I have never been able to get into slayer. Very recently I’ve been going through a big thrash phase and I usually just listen to what I call the big four, Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Overkill, I decided to give slayer one final chance though and I am finally starting to enjoy them. So I’ve been watching all kinds of rankings to figure out what is their best stuff. I’ve probably watched about 10. I was really excited when I discovered that you had a slayer ranking. Because I find normally we’re on the same page!

[@SubArchitectDJ]

My number 1 will always be GHUA, partly because it was the album that got me into Slayer, partly because it is by far the heaviest album. You're a bit older than me but it's interesting that you rate the early albums highest (which many fans will) but GHUA comes straight after. Respect 🤘🏻

[@danchallis5304]

That sucks you weren’t able to catch them live. I saw Slayer only once at the Big Four at Yankee Stadium. I’ve met Kerry King, Dave Lombardo and Gary Holt. Love the Forbidden Evil album in the background. I met Russ when the band came around Jersey on the Omega Wave tour. Love the video. Stay heavy 🤘🏼🧔🏻

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Oh man what an experience that must’ve been Yankee Stadium , that’s something you’ll never forget ! Forbidden is awesome , can’t wait to get Twisted Into Form on vinyl , Omega Wave is a solid album too , cool that you got to meet Russ ! Cheers Dan 🤘 Metaaaaaal !!

[@colallison6152]

Cool show Darcy. My favourite thing about Slayer is the shot of the band on the back of the R.I.B album cover. Great picture that!. Have a great weekend 😎🤘👍

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That is definitely a classic shot of 4 guys just loving what they do ! Hope you have a great weekend too 🍻 Cheers to some beers !

[@colallison6152]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 Hi Darcy. Just giving reign in blood a spin again. Ha Ha Kicks arse dont it! 🤘

[@gellargod]

My first live experience seeing Slayer when the came with Raven and W.A.S.P on the Reign in Blood tour.

[@dogfrog9543]

Awesome show, I caught them with Megadeth at Long Beach I think it was Seasons tour, I thought STP was at that one too but its been a while

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Oh man what a show that would of been ! I’ve seen W.A.S.P. in ‘84 & ‘87 , both great shows ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@colallison6152]

Cheers darcy. Unfortunately ive had a bit of a bad one mate. My daughter passed away. Obviously was devastated but probably not the best place to discuss it. Still really enjoying the shows mate and all the best to you and youre family. THANKS ALL THE BEST 🎸

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That absolutely breaks my heart to hear , I don’t know what to say , just please know that you & your family are in my thoughts 😢 Please take care my friend

[@_NoizzMaker_]

A little bit more orthodox ranking like "new = worst, old = best :-D", but by the way another amazing video Darcy! Thank you so much :-) My ranking of all studio Slayer albums for this moment (12.3.2021): 1. Reign In Blood 2. South Of Heaven 3. Divine Intervention 4. Season In The Abyss 5. Diabolus In Musica 6. Christ Illusion 7. Hell Awaits 8. God Hates Us All 9. Show No Mercy 10. World Painted Blood 11. Repentless 12. Undisputed Attitude

[@AZDC99]

Glad to see Divine Intervention high on someone's list. The first time I heard that album I felt like they got something back that they had lost in the previous two albums. Love Dave Lombardo, but Paul Bostaph rocks here

[@edgaragent0077]

My two favorites are show no mercy and hell awaits, picking between those two is like picking your favorite child! Killer video!👊🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Great choices , love them both ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Totally agree! Also love Live Undead!

[@michaelfoulker9333]

Nice job

[@ronnyclayton194]

All 4 of the early albums are great haunting the chapel,live undead,hell awaits but show no mercy is my favorite its like every song on it is perfect.To me though it seems like they changed their style by the time reign in blood came out.

[@JamesThomas-dz4vj]

Love your channel, Darcy! I completely agree with "Reign in Blood" as #1. I'd probably put "Hell Awaits" at #2, but other than that, it's a great list!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks for the kind words ! People think it’s cliché to have Reign at #1 but I have to stay true to myself , that album was a complete game changer for me back in the day ! Hell Awaits is a great choice for your #2 . Cheers James 🤘 Stay Safe

[@insertcreativenamehere9704]

YEAHHHH!!!! ive been waiting for this 🤘🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Lol hope you enjoy 🤘🤘

[@insertcreativenamehere9704]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 a dark angel ranking would be awesome (even though they only have 3 albums lol) definitely check them out if you haven't already

[@fogasterg]

I don't mean to rub it in, but I feel really sorry for you not having seen them live. I've seen them 3 times in Paris France, and they were the best metal concerts I've ever seen ( in French I would say it was " Dantesque" ). And I've seen quite a few bands ( Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Overkill, Sepultura, Exodus, Megadeth, Death, Motorhead....and so on). My favorite is Seasons, in which I find the drumming fascinating. Love your vids ; keep it up !

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Lol you can rub it in , I’ll live haha , I’ve seen my fair share of concerts , I can’t complain ! Awesome list of bands you’ve seen ! Dave Lombardo is awesome period , takes a special talent to be the drummer in Slayer ! Thanks for kind words & please stop by anytime ! Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@MetalOverkill]

Great Rankings Darcy! RIB was definitely a game changer back in the day, seen them in 04, wish I would of seen them in the 80's, Wasp opened for them on the RIB tour in town( missed it) video on a Thursday (WTF?) your a Tues./ Sun. Guy, Enjoyed. Take Care and Stay Heavy Brother 🤘🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

No I’m a Thursday & Sunday guy for the most part or at least until summer comes & then it will be videos whenever , I’ll like to spend as much time at the lake as possible lol . Good to hear you got to see Slayer live ! Take care brother 🤘 Always Heavy

[@christinec7329]

Nice album order. First I ever heard about Slayer was Show No Mercy. Bought the album based on the cover art. This was around the time the album had just came out. Show No Mercy has always been my favorite Slayer album. Love that raw, hungry sound. All those songs kick ass. 2) South Of Heaven 3) Hell Awaits 4) Reign In Blood 5) Seasons in the Abyss, ..are where the others fall for me. I can reach for any of those 5 at random and feel that I got my Slayer fix. Those first five can do no wrong in my book. Cool Video :)

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much ! How many albums have we bought just based on cover art alone ! No answer needed , we know it’s a shit ton lol . Nice choice for #1 Show No Mercy is awesome ! Thanks for talking the time to hang out , always appreciated ! Take care ~ Darcy 🤘

[@christinec7329]

Enjoy your weekend!

[@hollowayscc]

Finally! One of my all-time-favorite bands! Very nice ranking Darcy! Hard to rank for me but my top three albums are without a doubt „Reign in Blood“ (3), „Seasons in the Abyss“ (2) and „South of Heaven“ (1)! And I like „Divine Intervention“ a lot! 🤘🏻

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Oh cool , glad to hear I’m doing one of your favourites ! Great Top 3 , that’s a trifecta of thrashterpieces isn’t it ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers my friend

[@DokkenSabbath]

1. Show No Mercy 2. Seasons in the Abyss 3. Reign in Blood 4. South of Heaven 5. Diabolous in Musica

[@speedking4951]

Awesome band. Great job ranking their albums Darcy. I totally agree about the first 3 albums, but would put South Of Heaven in number one. Man, that sinister riff in South Of Heaven. Classic! Keep those ranking videos coming my friend 🤘 🍻.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Oh man South Of Heaven is full of memorable riffs , great choice for #1 ! Thanks for the kind words , always appreciated ! Next stop Motörhead lol 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@BenjimonSussyBaka]

I clicked super fast when I saw this!!!! Great ranking Darcy!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much , I appreciate that ! Take care ~ Darcy 🤘

[@BenjimonSussyBaka]

It’s my pleasure Darcy! You take care too!

[@hsmetalhb2036]

Nice ranking, as always... I agree with you what you said about Seasons in the Abyss, that it blends South... and Reign. I'd say that Seasons is the quintessence of what Slayer did before, so this is my Number One. (but the rest of the first five albums follow right behind). Skeletons of Society is to me a bit like a forgetten gem, I really love that song. But to be honest: for a ranking of the first five slayer albums you could roll a dice to make up ranking (and you wouldn't even be one short if you include the ep). Best whishes from Germany!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much ! Your right about their first 5 albums + the Ep , all could be #1’s ! Cheers from Canada 🤘 Stay Heavy in Germany !

[@craigrekowski7408]

Hey Darcy great ranking I've been away for a little bit but I'm okay Hope you're doing well always good to see your videos brother

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

So good to hear from you Craig , hope all is well ! Thanks as always my friend 🤘 Stay Safe

[@cristianosorio2517]

Hi Darcy!! nice you doing this ranking, i'm starting to enjoy them very that's why right now i only have "RiB" and "SitA", but i'm seeking the first five albums. got the chance to see them live supporting Iron Maiden,one hell of a show and also like very much the dvd Big 4 live in Sofia and so cool seeing Tom wearing the chilean national football (soccer) jersey, the world cup was taking place that same year (2010) cheer and be well

[@8BitLatinGamer]

I totally agree with your Slayer ranking. That's my ranking order as well. Great Video!! 🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Wow what are the odds ! Nice work !! Thanks for the kind words 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@markyogapark]

Hi Darcy! My top 5 is exactly the same. When Reign..came out, never heard anything like it (after the initially Master of Puppets experience). Like you said; we were even quite “afraid” of them :) When South..came out I was a little disappointed at first, because it was much slower at times. But over the years I started to love the doomy atmosphere of the album and now its my no 2 also. Seasons also was a grower for me. I saw them at the awesome Clash of the Titans tour here in Holland in 1990 with Suicidal, Testament and Megadeth. A day I will never forget!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Oh man I’m jealous , I’ve been to lots of concerts but never a big festival or show like Clash Of The Titans , yup there’s no forgetting that experience is there ! Thanks as always 🤘 Cheers Mark

[@ademcanvaner2567]

Good video, Darcy! Reign in Blood is my favourite as well. Cheers. 😃

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks as always my friend ! Until next time 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@ThePanasonicyouth]

I think my ranking would be the same. Except Undisputed Attitude 😏 I really love this one. But to be honest I don’t know where to place it in my ranking🤔 Anyway I really like to watch your videos🙌🏼🤘🏼Greetings from Germany 🤘🏼

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Yes it’s hard to include a covers album in a ranking video , usually last place for me haha ! Thanks for the kind words , much appreciated ! Cheers from Canada 🤘 Stay Heavy in Germany :))

[@novyar2351]

Great video Darc, I love that line in Necrophobic too, Toms delivery on it flows so well! Those are my top five too definitely, Christ Illusion and God Hates Us All would be just behind those, Payback is such a ripper of a tune!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Cody ! I love Payback , what a way to close out a album ! Have a great weekend 🤘 Tty soon

[@MetalRucker]

Great ranking! Slayer is such an epic band that is very difficult to rank, specially the first albums. Agree with you on picking Reign in Blood as your #1 pick... although I’ve always had this debate between Seasons in the abyss and Reign as my #1 one favorite. Hard to choose. Salud amigo🤘🏻

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Hola amigo 👋 Honestly it’s coin flip , both are thrashterpieces hands down ! Salud a metal 🤘

[@davidf.1226]

Hey Darcy! Hope all is well! Slayer is one of my all time favorite bands! So I was really excited to see this ranking!!! I will say that for the most part my ranking of these albums would be practically identical. I guess great minds think alike! Lol... A buddy of mine was a diehard Slayer fan and we used to have a blast talking about there albums. Whenever we were on the topic of best album it seemed like it was always between Seasons in the Abyss and Reign in Blood. To me flip a coin your right either way. We always seemed to conclude that Seasons was their best overall despite our absolute love for Reign in Blood. So I would have to say my only difference would be 1. Seasons and 2. Reign in Blood. Once again fantastic job! Hope you and your family are safe and healthy! As always my friend stay heavy!!!!!🤘🤘

[@jasonhann7949]

Great video Darcy! Your copy of World Painted Blood, never seen that cover before, I have only ever seen the all red cover. Slayer trivia: God Hates Us All was released September 11, 2001, I remember some of the hype around album title and events of that day. Stay heavy Bro.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’ll never forget what I was doing on September 11/01 , I always thought that was a eerie coincidence about that Slayer album being released that day ! I’m not sure why they have two different covers for World Painted Blood , one of them probably got censored for some stupid reason lol . Cheers Jason 🤘 Stay Safe

[@rocketrod1444]

Gday Darcy , Seasons in the Abyss by a couple of light years for me......Skeletons of society and Dead skin mask get my juices a flowin' ..... Purchased Hell awaits off the shelf many moons ago when i was only 92 .... lol ... Rock on Bud.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Oh yeah I definitely love those albums that get the heart rate up , I just have to remind myself I’m no spring chicken , I mean let’s face it a violent sneeze could put my back out for a week 😂🤣 Cheers mate

[@rocketrod1444]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 LMAO

[@Paneeks1960]

One of my all time favorite thrash bands ranked with total class. Way to go Darcy. Yo0u really did a smashing job with this one~ Rob/Boston

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Not sure about total class , but I do try haha ! Thanks for the kind words & the positive vibes you send throughout the Vinyl/Music Community , your a class act yourself ! Cheers Rob 🍻

[@pawlie7694]

Great vid! I always enjoy your thoughts on these lists. Reign In Blood- so good that it’s almost unbearable🤘🏻I never could warm up to God Hates Us All. Maybe it’s the production or the vocals, but it seems noisy to me. And like you, I enjoy some pretty extreme stuff. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks my friend ! Your not wrong about God Hates Us All , it definitely has a noisy production , not every track but it’s there ! Thanks as always 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@saltpeter7429]

SSSSLLLAYYEEERR! 1. Seasons in the abyss 2. South of heaven 3.undisputed attitude 4. Divine intervention 5.world painted blood 6.Diabolus in musica 7. Reign in blood Love Slayer. Thanks for doing the list, a HOT BUTTON fan reaction list if one ever existed. I saw them twice in one week on the DIABOLUS tour in 98, so I have a special fondness for that album. Even though it is the most hated and maligned in the catalogue. I'm not normal, and I dont mind.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks for sharing your ranking ! Don’t worry Pete I’m not normal either 😂 Have a great weekend 🤘

[@ShawnBoyko]

Great video man, as always. My Slayer collection is a little light, so this helps to know what to pick up next. I got the new Rob Zombie today and it's really good, are you picking that up? Nuclear Blast does such a great job with thier vinyl releases.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much Shawn ! I’ve missed the last couple Rob Zombie albums , last one I have is Educated Horses , I’ll have to check out the new one ! Nuclear Blast is a marketing machine , how many colour variations of vinyl does one need 🤣 Cheers man

[@tainted_lord87]

Awesome Slayer ranking, Darcy! The 80's albums will always be close to the top in my eyes.

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

The first four on Metal Blade are my favourites. Hell Awaits kills!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Tony ! Those 80’s albums are tough to beat aren’t they ! Take care ~ Darcy 🤘

[@raulserrano3670]

Killer video Darcy . Slayer was just one of those bands that was one step ahead of the others in terms of heaviness I think . Only have Reign in Blood and Hell Awaits , both damn near perfect albums in my opinion. Next one I’m gonna get is the debut . Cool video 🤘

[@mrboulder9714]

Great vid Darcy. Nice to see South of Heaven right up there, I think that one sometimes gets overlooked.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’ve always loved South Of Heaven , I like how they slowed it down from such a frantic pace on Reign In Blood , it really worked ! Have a great weekend 🍻 Cheers James

[@IREMEMBERNOW]

Great ranking Darcy. They are very difficult to rank I think. No clunkers for me in there catalog whatsoever. I am not into punk, so the cover album doesn’t sit right with me either but I love Gemini.I share my ranking with you soon brother! Stay slayer. 🤟

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks for sending your ranking over , you know your shit lol . I bet that Vinyl Conflict set you picked up is killer , damn I should of pulled the trigger on that ! We need help don’t we 🤣😂 Stay Crazy

[@Mopery]

Another great video🤘🤘🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thank you 🤘 much appreciated ! Take care ~ Darcy

[@mrjape71]

HELL'o, Darcy! Around the time of South Of Heaven I started to like Slayer thanks to my classmates. Seasons In The Abyss was the first Slayer album that I bought when it was a brand new album. I still have that vinyl and it has a very special place in my heart (if I have one). My TOP3 Slayer albums are: 1. Seasons In Abyss, 2. South Of Heaven, 3. Reign In Blood. My fav Slayer song is Dead Skin Mask. Such a beautiful and touching "ballad". 😔 The ultimate Slayer song is naturally Angel Of Death! 🤘😎 That one song sums up Slayer perfectly !!! 😎👌 Hell awaiting since the 80s, 🤘😎 Jarkko/MyVinylBar

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Of course you have a heart , a Metal heart that is 🤣 Great Top 3 ! Thank you for taking the time to watch & comment , always appreciated my friend ! Take care ~ Darcy 🤘

[@RiffsThatCrush]

This ranking was awesome. I may not agree on Hell Awaits, but damn if this wasn’t completely out of left field for where these records stack up. Well done Darc. Cheers man!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Trevor ! There’s no denying the impact these guys had on thrash & metal in general , lots of newer bands definitely have a little Slayer in ‘em ! Cheers to the east coast 🤘 Keep It Heavy !

[@seang1979]

I would say my top 3 are seasons, south, then reign. Many people say reign is their favorite but I after the first few listens I would just listen to angel of death and raining blood. I owed the cassette in high school and I remember the entire album was on both sides so I always had to fast forward and flip the cassette to hear those 2 songs. My life got better when I could afford cds. 😂 great ranking video!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Lol yeah I remember the Reign In Blood cassette , just flip it over & play it again ! Love your Top 3 , thanks for sharing ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@therockscout8465]

Great ranking mate, my favourite would have to be South of Heaven but could be subject to change! That was the one that first clicked with me from Slayer but can’t argue with your top 5! Cheers Darcy! 🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I remember buying South Of Heaven on release day & just loving it , I always liked that the first 5 Slayer albums are different from each other ! Have a great weekend mare 🍻 Cheers

[@METALBENSCHRONICLES]

I might do a ranking on slayer that is one band I haven’t ranked yet! I saw slayer twice and met Kerry King the first time I saw them. Great ranking Darcy! 🤘🏻

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Why not ! ranking videos are fun , definitely hope you decide to rank those Grave Digger albums one day ! Thanks Ben 🤘 Stay Heavy brother

[@RunwiththePack83]

hey Darcy, great ranking! I really enjoy Reign in Blood, but my top 2 would be definitely be SOH, followed by Seasons. Those two resonate with me more than the others in the catalogue. While not at the top end of the list for me, I find Diabolus to be under-appreciated. There are a handful of great songs on there. Cheers

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You can’t wrong with your Top 2 , great choices ! Slayer was never afraid to try new things , can’t fault them for that & yes there are some great tracks on Diabolus ! Thanks as always 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@TimfromMKE]

Thank you for these ranking videos. As someone who has tried to do these I know the time and effort to do.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Yes there is a little effort involved , but I certainly don’t mind , keeps me out of my wife’s hair lol . Your welcome Tim & thank you for taking the time to watch & comment ! Take care ~ Darcy 🤘

[@piotrkowalski451]

I saw them live in 2005,in Warsaw. Small club ,roughly 1000 people but the band gave 100% quality performance.They were GREAT.

[@richarda.picerni6343]

I also saw them at the palladium for reign in blood. Dri opened with other bands. I was 15

[@mostlymetal5330]

My list is just about the same. I have Divine Intervention and World Painted Blood flip flopped. Great run down of Slaaaaayyyeeeerrrrr!!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Yeah those two albums could easily be flip flopped , actually 6-10 are all fairly close ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@dravenquinn264]

My ranking for the Slayer albums would be 12. Diabolus In Musica 11. Undisputed Attitude 10. Divine Intervention 9. Christ Illusion 8. God Hates Us All 7. World Painted Blood 6. Repentless 5. Show No Mercy 4. Hell Awaits 3. South Of Heaven 2. Reign In Blood 1. Seasons In The Abyss

[@bvdaussiemetalhead9338]

My favourite thrash band as you know 🤘I love everything that Slayer has done. Undisputed even gets a spin every now and then. Hell Awaits intro still gives me goosebumps 👹 their top 4 albums are all thrashterpieces!! Killer ranking. Stay Thrash my friend

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I knew this ranking would be right up your alley lol , I enjoyed your ranking too ! Have a great weekend Brendan 🤘 Thrash It Up !

[@13axtula]

Oh man, I wish you had a chance to see them live. Great list! - Joel

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That’s one of cons of living in the middle of nowhere Saskatchewan Canada 🤣 Oh well I’ve seen my share of great shows , no complaints here ! Cheers Joel 🤘

[@dales646]

For me the top 3 are the same but different order - South of heaven at 1 , Abyss at 2 and Reign at 3. I could be convinced to switch 2 & 3 in there ranking easily any day of the week, I consider them that close. Been lucky that I have seen Slayer 4 times . 2 times with Jeff & 2 times with Gary. Cheers Darcy! 🍻

[@albertampel4175]

I love those ranking videos, Darcy! Slayer was definetly long overdue. Great Job and quite similar to how I would rank them. My top 3 (point five, hehe) would be: 1. Hell Awaits 1.5 Haunting the Chapel 2. South of Heaven 3. Reign in Blood I had the privilege to see Slayer around 20 times. First time was a gig that was not really announced before on the "Decade of Aggression" tour. Only 500 people showed up and it was the best Slayer show I´ve ever seen!!! Oh, btw. : Those poor cassettes in the background sitting on a loudspeaker.... hopefully they remained unharmed! (Magnet, you know...) Another thing: Have you checked out the new Smith / Kotzen stuff? Wow, I´ve heard three songs and all of them were killer. Always loved Adrian´s voice!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much Jürgen ! That’s so awesome you’ve seen Slayer that many times ! Good tip about the cassettes , gotta make sure they play properly when I get that new cassette deck ! You bet I have the Smith/Kotzen on pre-ordered , all three singles so far are awesome ! I also ordered Adrian’s book , it dropped to $20 Canadian 🤑 I’ll take it lol . Cheers 🤘 Metal 4 Life

[@davidburns6284]

I agree with you. Reign in Blood is my #1. Perfect metal album from start to finish. Non stop intensity. I'm always surprised when I see lists that don't have it at #1. This album is in my top 5 metal albums of all time. It just has to be. The first time I heard it I didn't know how to handle it. It took me several listens to absorb the impact. The most extreme music I had ever heard at that time. I was never the same after this one.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I know some people find Reign In Blood overrated , but I’ll never forget when I first heard it ... game changer !! Thanks for taking the time to watch & comment , always appreciated ! Cheers David 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@davidburns6284]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 I'll never understand that "overrated" manure. Perfection cannot be overrated. I love many Slayer albums, but Reign in Blood is flawless. No filler, pure intensity and top notch production. I would put Seasons at #2, but that one has a couple tracks I tend to skip and the production is not as good.

[@metalmickey]

I'm sat guessing or trying to guess your order and I got off to a good start but then you had me beat mostly lol. I thought I'd done a Slayer ranking myself but looking through my videos I can't have. I'd be interested to hear why you think Devine Intervention was much different to Seasons though, especially when I give you my top 5: 1.Seasons 2.Devine Intervention 3.South of Heaven 4.God Hates.. 5.Repentless

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I totally thought you did a Slayer ranking at one point , we probably just talked about it ! Divine Intervention isn’t far off for me , I like it , I just like Seasons more ! Plus in ‘94 the future Mrs.6Strings couldn’t stand Slayer & at that point I was thinking with the other head 🤣 Cheers mate

[@MyMusicCorner]

I was introduced to Slayer when a buddy of mine had gotten Live Undead and at first I didn’t get into it but it grew on me. Then I would pick up Hell Awaits and I was hooked. I was disappointed with Reign in Blood at first as it was over before I knew it. I hopped off the Slayer boat after Divine Intervention and I never got back on. You mention doing a W.A.S.P. ranking and I am all aboard for that. I have been wanting to do a video of my own for them.

[@668_neighbor_of_the_beast6]

Excellent video Darcy. Completely agree with your top 4, l would rank exactly the same. The biggest difference for me is the Repentless album, I would have this at #6. Too bad you didn’t get to see Slayer live, some of my most memorable concerts of all time were by Slayer. Take care.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much ! I hear you on Repentless , I really do enjoy that album , not much separating 6 through 10 for me ! I would of loved to see Slayer live ! Cheers Billy 🤘

[@vinylhazard666]

Cool ranking Darcy! You know for me Divine Intervention is my introduction to Slayer and as you said when showing Repentless, there is such a wide fan base to Slayer that some albums are always going to suprise in a ranking. Although I think most people will always rank Undisputed Attitudes dead last 😄. Cheers!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Daniel ! I’m not big on cover songs to begin with , let alone a full album lol . Cheers my friend 🤘 Stay Metal

[@alexortiz1431]

Great ranking! I know Decade of Aggression was a live album, but did you like it? When it was 1st released on cassette, it didn't have Skeletons of Society on it! When it was re-released, it had it! I don't like it when bands do that, but sometimes it's not their call! Just wanted to know ur opinion on it?

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Alex ! Your right sometimes bands have no say what’s on or off a album , especially back in the day the record companies had too much control ! I really enjoy Decade Of Aggression , great setlist ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@steveglasby5774]

I got to see them only twice. Touring for Divine Intervention and Gary Holt's first ever Slayer show on the World Painted Blood festival appearance in Australia. To me, quintessential Slayer is a mix between some tracks on Reign... and some on Seasons...

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That’s cool you got to see them with Jeff & then on Gary’s first ever show , I know you where excited but could you imagine how Gary was feeling that night ! Cheers Steve 🤘 Greetings from Canada

[@steveglasby5774]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 Gary got a little lost some lead parts but that day, but quite understandable for all those nerves he must have had :) They were quite audible where my wife was watching 30 Seconds to Mars at the same time \m/

[@jcrockandmetalreviews]

Hey Darcy. I've mostly listened to the first 5 albums so I would say show no mercy, hell awaits, reign in blood, south of heaven and seasons in the abyss my #1.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You could combine those 5 in any order you want & you’d still have a killer list ! Nice choice for #1 ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers John

[@killmetal8937]

1) Hell Awaits 2) Reign In Blood 3) Show No Mercy 4) South Of Heaven 5) Seasons In The Abyss 5.5) Haunting The Chapel 6) World Painted Blood 7) God Hates Us All 8) Diabolous In Musica 9) Divine Intervention 10) Christ Illusion 11) Repentless 12) Undisputed Attitude Excellent job Darcy !!! Been waiting for this one !!! Love the ranking videos !!! Have you thought about doing a top ten songs from your favorite bands ? Would love to see that ! You don't have enough on your plate...get on it !! LOL !!!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Nice !! Gotta love your 5.5 !! Thanks for sharing your ranking ! The Top 10 songs from my favourite bands is a great idea , I’ll keep it in mind , thanks for the idea ! Yeah I wish my plate wasn’t so full some times , I do what I can do lol , the other thing is I don’t like half assing anything , especially the comment section , love chatting with everyone ! Thanks my friend 🤘 Stay Safe

[@GRockVC]

Interesting to hear your thoughts. They're a pretty solid band and I think the only one of the 4 to stay closest to their roots. Only ones I have are seasons, south, world painted blood and reign. I think that's all I really need. Looking forward to the Motorhead and udo ones whenever you get around to it. 🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

If I could recommend one more for you to try it would be Show No Mercy , I think you’d like those NWOBHM influences ! Motörhead won’t be easy lol , lots of good albums ! Cheers Grant 🍻

[@GRockVC]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 I'll check that album out. Sounds up my street. Cheers Darcy. 🤘

[@JoshKeech]

Awesome ranking. Slayer are brill, they will live on forever despite retiring early. I was lucky enough to see them on their farewell tour with Obituary, Anthrax and Lamb of God. Was wicked!! 🤘🤘 I must say you got the best one right. For me reign in blood is the most brutal album ever, the definite creator of Death Metal. I think the issue I have with show no mercy and hell awaits is the production is sooo poor, would be better with a reissue

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Nice !! That would’ve been a wicked show ! I know what you mean about the production , but I grew up in that era & that’s all we knew , these days production can be & mostly is too samey sounding ! Thanks for watching Josh 🤘

[@JoshKeech]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 Yeah it was great. Production nowadays can be a bit too much can't it. A little bit doesn't hurt, just to get everything sounding great. You're welcome mate 🤘

[@CorabicrueJ]

Alway's enjoy ranking videos, my favorite is Season in the abyss, got lucky seen em twice, 2002 and 2009 on the Canadian Carnage tour with Megadeth, cheers my friend

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Wow Slayer , Megadeth & a few cold ones , life doesn’t get any better does it ! Have a great weekend 🍻 Cheers Frankie

[@roymartin500]

Haunting The Chapel was my first Slayer Record. At the time Slayer had Show No Mercy & Hell Awaits had just came out. I picked Haunting cause it was only $4.99 at Licorice Pizza! Such a great time to be a thrash fan!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That’s a great intro to Slayer , Haunting The Chapel is such a killer ep ! Cool to hear that you remember exactly where you picked it up , love those stories ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@jackgrimson7566]

Awesome ranking Darcy! I’m shocked you haven’t come across the slayer elitists that demand you agree with them, I’ve known so many in my life! Speaking of which, you need to switch your number 1 and number 3 😉. I think my issue with reign in blood is it just blends together for me if I listen to it start to finish. So seasons takes it for me, like you said that perfect blend of reign and south of heaven. Oh and the intro to bitter peace is one of my favorite intros of all the time. That first minute and a half or so is glorious.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Slayer elitists , sounds scary 🤣 Reign In Blood is definitely a 28 min hectic thrash ride lol . Can’t go wrong with Seasons as your #1 , good choice ! Thanks as always 🤘 Stay Safe Jack

[@christianluna5778]

Great ranking darcy, my fav is seasons in the abyss , stay metal cheers 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks Christian ! Great choice for your #1 ! Stay Heavy mi amigo 🤘 Salud

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Me too brother!

[@keithhughes3419]

Good job on the ranking. I've always found it strange that Jeff is in NO way mentioned in ANY way, on the album notes of Repentless.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks very much Keith ! That’s terrible that they didn’t put a dedication to Jeff in the booklet , you don’t just forget something like that ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Although the majority would lean to Reign in Blood for #1, I would probably put Seasons in the Abyss in that slot. I really like the first four Metal Blade releases. I have them on recent re-issues, which have a poster of the album cover in each, which has a portion of the Slayer pentagram on the reverse. Put all four together, you have a huge Slayer banner. Funny thing about Diabolus in Musica, Kerry King hated it. He once said "That's our Turbo"! 🤣 Oh, also have those first four on coloured vinyl. SSSSLLLLAAAAAYYYYYEEEERRRR! 🤘

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I wish I would of picked up those Metal Blade reissues , I’m sure they’ll come around again at some point ! Nice choice for your #1 , not a weak track on it ! Hope your having a great weekend 🤘 Take care Mark

[@franks551]

Everything from Slayer will always be my favorite from there heavy riffs solos lyrics .

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

There’s no shortage of heavy riffs with Slayer is there lol . Thanks for watching Frank 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@ghostrider1205]

These are my personal Slayer pick's 1. Slayer : Seasons in the Abyss 2. Slayer : Reign in Blood 3. Slayer : Hell Awaits 4. Slayer : South of Heaven 5. Slayer : God Hates Us All 6. Slayer : Diabolius in Musica 7. Slayer : Christ Illusion 8. Slayer : Haunting the Chapel 9. Slayer : Show No Mercy 10. Slayer : World Painted Blood 11. Slayer : Repentless 12. Slayer : Undisputed Attitude

[@L_S_23]

The respect for DIM 👍

[@joeriveracomedy]

This guy gets it⬆️

[@khelatar]

I absolutely agree that Seasons was a blend of RiB and SoH. Hell Awaits is the album where they'd found their sound (and probably my favorite one to this day), Seasons is where their sound reached maturity. The slowed down touch of South of Heaven -- I recall someone a few years down the line who called it the album that saved Slayer from Reign in Blood... With RiB they'd created an 'ultimate' album, one that couldn't be topped, so after that they could have either painted themselves into a corner and gone on trying to make "the next Reign in Blood" again and again, _or_ change course and try to create something different. Which they did, and proved themselves capable of.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You hit the nail on the head with your comment , totally agree ! I’m glad they didn’t go out & make the same album every time , they definitely were not afraid to try new things ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@cloudymildermetalmogul]

I only got to see Slayer live the one time, it was the farewell tour and I only made the effort because it would be my one and only time, they've never been a favourite band for me but do enjoy a lot of their stuff. I didn't realise Undisputed Attitude was a punk cover album when I bought it, never clicked that one. Seasons and South Of Heaven would be a straight fight out for #1 for me. Repentless would be high for me but I'm not exactly sure where. I've not heard all of them yet so couldn't rank them myself properly. Always enjoy the 6 strings rankings!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I do like Repentless , but honestly I thought I liked it more than I really do ! Great choices for your favourites , both great ! Cheers Andy 🍻

[@carlosmarques3714]

1. Seasons in the Abyss 2. South of Heaven 3. World Painted Blood 4. God Hates us All 5. Repentless 6. Christ Illusion 7. Reign in Blood 8. Show no Mercy 9. Hell Awaits 10. Divine Intervention 11. Diabolus in musica i like every album except diabolus, and i would probably give it a neutral score if it had good production

[@under-one-flag]

Slighty different, but here goes ! 1. Seasons 2. South 3. Reign 4. Hell 5. Show 6. Divine 7. God 8. Christ 9. World 10. Repentless 11. Undisputed 12. Diabolis

[@joejohnson-vv6ip]

My first slayer listening experience was the south of heaven album. I love their early releases and bits of their later discography too but I think SOH would still be my favorite .

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You can’t beat those first few albums , South Of Heaven is a classic ! Hope you have a great weekend Joe 🍻 Cheers

[@joejohnson-vv6ip]

Thanks Darcy!! Keep cranking out those great videos! I really enjoy them. 🤘🏼

[@Skycladatdusk78]

My favorite of the big 4! Here's my Slayer ranking : 1 - Show No Mercy 2 - Hell Awaits 3 - Reign In Blood 4 - Divine Intervention 5 - Seasons In The Abyss 6 - South Of Heaven 7 - Christ Illusion 8 - World Painted Blood 9 - Repentless 10 - God Hates Us All 11 - Diabolus In Musica 12 - Undisputed Attitude

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Gotta love that #1 , great album ! Thanks for sharing your ranking 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@Skycladatdusk78]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 It wasn't easy since I love their first 6 albums so much. Glad I got to see them 3 times on their final tour, my first time seeing them was Clash Of The Titans 1991.

[@bschuler6216]

Haha. Well first of all, I rate World Painted Blood higher at #5, followed by God Hates Us All. But really, you're pretty much spot on. Thing is, there's my favorite list: 1. Show No Mercy 2. South Of Heaven 3. Reign In Blood 4. Hell Awaits 5. Seasons In The Abyss But then there's the list of how historically/musically important Slayer's albums are, and I think that list is: 1. Hell Awaits 2. Reign In Blood 3. South Of Heaven 4. Show No Mercy + Seasons tied.

[@bschuler6216]

Hahaha. Necrophobic!!! Yes Dude!!!

[@devildozer]

I'm watching this again lol And yeah, you can't replace Jeff but Gary was totally the best choice as a replacement and I say "replacement" because he wasn't really a fill-in, he had officially become a member of Slayer. I've always liked Exodus too just as much as Slayer so Gary was perfect and although I never got to see Jeff in concert, I did see Gary and the rest of Slayer in Orlando in 2018 and it was awesome.

[@chadcassidy1580]

Considering Queensryche's output post Empire up till Todd, I would classify the EP as an album. Queen of the Reich!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I’m definitely going to include important ep’s in my rankings from now one ! Btw I’d put that Queensrÿche ep right at the top all day long ! Cheers Chad 🤘

[@danielpena4472]

Thats a badass vinyl of Forbidden, Forbidden Evil album

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thrashterpiece !! Love it ! Can’t wait to get Twisted Into Form on vinyl ! Stay Heavy Daniel 🤘

[@danielpena4472]

Yeah I love Forbidden. You too man

[@richarda.picerni6343]

I saw them at the country club for hell awaits! I was 14

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

That makes us around the same age I’ll be 53 in a couple weeks , I still have a few years on you lol . Anyways that’s very cool you got to see them at such a young age ! Thanks for stopping by Richard 🤘 Cheers from Canada

[@ingolfrvargr]

My top 3 is 1. Show No Mercy 2. Hell Awaits 3. Reign in Blood Pretty chronological and convenient 🤣 I'm a huge NWOBHM fan, and SNM just hits a sweet spot for me. Hell Awaits is a continuation of that style, but adds more of that Slayer personality. Those two (along with Haunting and Live Undead) are the ones I reach for the most so it makes sense that they occupy the top two spots. I'm not saying that the next albums are a step down or anything like that, they're far better written, performed and produced than the first two, but I just don't connect with them in the same way I do with SNM and HA. I love the first 5 albums, the rest is mostly good but not essential.

[@frankdrebin259]

Never have heard show no mercy. Think Ill pick it up from amazon.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Great album ! Full of NWOBHM influences , you’ll love it ! Nice to hear from you Robert 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@53andlazerfocused21]

Cheers from New Brunswick...#1 Seasons..#2 Reign #3 South...

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Now that’s a killer Top 3 delivered from the east coast of Canada ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan

[@rjfoleythehardcoresect4807]

My personal favorite from Slayer is Hell Awaits. Just as raw and thrashy as Show No Mercy, only darker and heavier. It's also the band really finding it's own sound and not wearing their influences on their sleeve nearly as much.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Hell Awaits is a great album & your right that’s when they found their own identity , Show No Mercy has more of a NWOBHM feel doesn’t it ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@rjfoleythehardcoresect4807]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 I'm from Montreal and live there now but I used to live & work in Gravelbourg, SK. Loved my time in the province. Really enjoyed myself in Gravelbourg, as well as in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw. Cheers !

[@thomashubner697]

There are two bands which I wish they would have retired after their first double live album. Slayer and Maiden. 5.Hell awaits 4.South of heaven 3.Show no mercy 2.Seasons in the abyss 1.Haunting the chapel The weird thing is I exactly know that I bought Haunting the chapel together with Armored Saint- March of the saint and Dokken- Tooth and nail in a record shop called Duttenhofer here in town. Met a friend on the way to the train station who bought Sodom- In the sign of evil and Kreator- Endless pain. That was a wonderfull evening with this albums and beer. Your brain stores such unimportant things from your past. Looking foreward to your 2 hour long Motorhead ranking,haha. Stay safe!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Yeah it’s cool what we remember from back in the day & the albums associated with those times ! Two hour for Motörhead 😳 I sure as shit hope not , 30 min time limit lol . Hope all is good your way Thomas 🤘 Take care ~ Darcy

[@Williameagleblanket]

Slayer is my 2nd favorite band, after Black Sabbath. 1988, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 was the years I saw them live. My Top 5 album list is: Reign in Blood, Hell Awaits, Show No Mercy, South of Heaven, Seasons in the Abyss. I own 15 Slayer shirts, and two tour programs 1991, 1995. Have numerous patches. 🤘🎸💀😈

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Holy shit lol , I wish I could of seen them once ! Love your Top 5 William 🤘 Slaaaayer

[@Williameagleblanket]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 the 1988 August they headlined, October was they opened for Judas Priest. Still have my Ram it Down tour program and Slayer dead soldiers Flag Raising shirt with tour dates. 🤘

[@bschuler6216]

@@Williameagleblanket Can't argue with you!!! Though I might try to squeeeeeeze South Of Heaven in somewhere higher, but that would be a tight squeeze, lol.

[@heikoflottmann8895]

Hallo my friend Very nice Video and I love ranking the Albums ! I have listen to some Slayer records one week ago..... My ranking: 12. Diabolus in Musica 11. World painted blood 10. Undisputed Attitude 09. Repentless 08. God hates us all 07. Christ Illusion 06. Devine Intervention 05. Reign in blood 04. Seasons in the abyss 03. Hell awaits 02. Show no mercy 01. ❤❤ South of Heaven ❤❤ Have a nice day and greetings from Heiko

[@uuu098]

I was laughing when you were saying highlights from World Painted Blood and said you liked Americon. I was hoping you wouldn't say it because I feel it is the worst song they ever wrote! LOL! South of Heaven is my favorite. Repentless is by far their worst album. Also, I like Diabolus and feel it is better than most of their other albums and certainly better than anything they released after it.

[@saltpeter7429]

Diabolus catches a lot of hate. I dont know why, I like it quite a bit. People have called it an attempt at "nu metal", but the only thing I hear in that is that its down tuned. Still heavy, still angry. Good album.

[@cassettemayhem-dan3086]

Killer ranking brother, I still love Slayer although I don't play them as much as I once did but I still go to South of Heaven as my fave Slayer album, I can still remember buying that when it first came out and was like WOW!!!!! Silent Scream is still one of my fave Slayer songs along with Hollowed Point, hope all is well brother, cheers - Dan

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

I remember waiting for the record store to open so I could pick up South Of Heaven , I’ll never forget how pumped I got on Friday’s , always new release day ! All is good here , just killing time until May long , can’t wait to get my cabin open & enjoy the lake ! Cheers brother 🍻

[@cassettemayhem-dan3086]

@@darcysixstringsninelives3493 yeah we bought a new 42’ Park Model trailer this year so we’re all excited, we totally outgrew our 28’ especially with Ethan getting older, needs his own space, cheers buddy - Dan

[@SerenityNeverStops12323]

1. God Hates Us All 2. Diabolus In Musica 3. Reign In Blood 4. Divine Intervention 5. South Of Heaven 6. Seasons In The Abyss 7. World Painted Blood 8. Christ Illusion 9. Hell Awaits 10. Show No Mercy 11. Repentless I do not count "Undisputed Attitude" As that was a cover album however I put it between 6 & 7.

[@twikirobot6897]

1. Show No Mercy Haunting the Chapel 2. Hell Awaits 3. Reign In Blood 4.South of Heaven 5. Seasons in the Abyss

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You can’t go wrong with those 5 + Haunting The Chapel , thanks for sharing your ranking ! Thanks for watching 🤘 Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@MarkL.71]

My top 3: 1] South of Heaven. 2) Seasons. 3) Reign in Blood. SLAYER!!!!!!

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

You can’t go wrong with any of those thrashterpieces can you ! 🤘 Thanks Mark

[@The_BootlegDrummer03]

Top 5 for me are 1. Christ Illusion 2. World Painted Blood 3. Divine Intervention 4. Hell Awaits 5. God Hates Us All It's just something about the 5 of them that make them my most listened to

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thanks for sharing your Top 5 ! We all have our favourites , different times we got into bands & memories associated with each album , the coolest thing is sharing our thoughts on the bands we love ! Cheers Christian 🤘 Stay Heavy

[@baldmetalnerd]

For me I thought GHUA was their last good album I just can't get into anything past it despite my multiple attempts. I agree with your top 3 although sometimes I flip the top 2.

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

My top 5 are definitely my go to Slayer albums , but I do like some after that , I just don’t listen to them that much ! I’m sorry I didn’t make it your live stream , restrictions eased up here so we where able to have the in-laws over ... yay me lol . Take care ~ Darcy 🤘

[@36ELRIC]

Enjoying binging on your album rankings. Check out my Slayer ranking and all the rest kzbin.info/aero/PLbazsUgCraewKsI7fpKaJTmkaS3Nus0qZ

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Thank you I appreciate that 🤘 Cheers from Canada

[@MasaM-c2c]

Divine intervetion is damn good, one my favorites

[@shizzazle165]

Here is my ranking, and I'll be the first one to say that my list is sinful lol. I also haven't checked out the EP from them yet. 11.Repentless 10.Diabolus in Musica 9.World Painted Blood 8.Christ Illusion 7.Reign in Blood 6.South of Heaven 5.Divine Intervention 4.Hell Awaits 3.Seasons in the Abyss 2.Show No Mercy 1.God Hates us All

[@darcysixstringsninelives3493]

Sinful 🤣 that’s awesome ! No wrong answer here , just some fun talking about the bands we love , thanks for sharing your ranking ! Check out Haunting The Chapel when you get a chance , I’m sure you’ll love it ! Have a great weekend 🤘 Stay Safe

[@immanuel_cunt7688]

Yes, it´s sinful indeed! :D