Slayer has released a special track-by-track video feature celebrating the 35th anniversary of their iconic album Seasons In the Abyss, as announced on Slayer\u2019s official Instagram.<\/p>\n
The feature, titled \u201cSlaytanic Verses,\u201d offers fans an in-depth look at the creative process behind the album. Band members Tom Araya and Kerry King provide commentary on each track.<\/p>\n
\u201cSlaytanic Verses presents a special track-by-track video feature that sees Tom Araya and Kerry King digging deep into the backstories behind all 10 of the tracks on Slayer\u2019s Seasons In the Abyss album,\u201d the band\u2019s official announcement stated.<\/p>\n
The video series gives longtime fans and new listeners alike a rare glimpse into the making of one of thrash metal\u2019s most celebrated albums. This anniversary celebration provides a comprehensive look at the creative journey behind each song. The founding members share insights, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories about the writing and recording process.<\/p>\n
Seasons In the Abyss was originally released on October 9, 1990, marking its 35th anniversary this year. Digital Noise Mag reported that the album was Slayer\u2019s fifth studio release and their third collaboration with legendary producer Rick Rubin, following the groundbreaking Reign in Blood (1986) and South of Heaven (1988). The album was co-produced by Slayer, Rubin, and Andy Wallace. It was recorded at studios in Los Angeles before being released via Rubin\u2019s Def American Recordings label.<\/p>\n
The album holds special significance in Slayer\u2019s discography as it was the final studio album to feature the original lineup of Araya, King, guitarist Jeff Hanneman, and drummer Dave Lombardo until 2006\u2019s Christ Illusion. Blabbermouth noted that the album is widely regarded as one of the band\u2019s\u2014and thrash metal\u2019s\u2014defining works, notable for its technical precision and dark atmosphere.<\/p>\n
The title track\u2019s music video became a milestone for the band, as it was Slayer\u2019s first official music video. MetalSucks highlighted that the video was filmed at the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt and is remembered for its ambitious, cinematic production that brought the band\u2019s intense sound to a visual medium for the first time.<\/p>\n
Beyond the video series, the anniversary celebration includes a limited run of hand-signed memorabilia and collectibles available through Slaytanic Verses, the band\u2019s online museum. These exclusive items include early artwork sketches, RIAA gold plaques, and memorabilia inspired by archival photos from the original \u201cSeasons in the Abyss\u201d video shoot, offering collectors rare pieces of Slayer history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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