SLAYER - God Hates us ALL - 12" Vinyl LP Album

Slayer's "God Hates Us All" gets a thrashing good time on vinyl. This classic album features the band's signature pummeling riffs and Kerry King's scorching leads. Anti-religious anthems " rage with Kerry King's venomous vocals. Whether a longtime fan or new to Slayer's brutality, this 12" vinyl delivers a powerful audio assault.

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Album Description:

Released on 11 September 2001, the Slayer's "God Hates Us All" 12" vinyl LP album was one of the most controversial and influential albums of the thrash metal genre. The album was the band's 10th studio release and marked a departure from their previous work with a focus on darker and more aggressive themes.

The album opens with the track "Darkness of Christ," which features a sample from a speech by actress Gina Gershon in the film "Bound." This sample sets the stage for the rest of the album, as it is a chilling and ominous introduction to the dark themes that are to come. The album is filled with heavy riffs, fast drumming, and intense vocals, all of which contribute to the album's overall sense of aggression and anger.

The lyrics on "God Hates Us All" deal with a range of dark and controversial topics, including religious extremism, terrorism, and the horrors of war. One of the most well-known tracks on the album is "Disciple," which features lyrics such as "God hates us all, you know it's true / He hates this place, he hates this race / And I don't blame him." The track "Payback" deals with themes of revenge and justice, with lyrics such as "I'll give you something to live for / Revenge is mine, I will repay."

Despite the controversy that surrounded the release of "God Hates Us All," the album has gone on to become a classic of the thrash metal genre. It was nominated for a Grammy award in 2002 and has been praised by critics and fans alike for its intense and uncompromising approach to music. The album's influence can be heard in countless thrash metal and extreme metal bands that have followed in Slayer's footsteps.

Album Production Information:

The album: "God Hates us ALL" was produced by: Matt Hyde, RIck Rubin

  • Rick Rubin – Producer, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings

    I treat Rick Rubin like a musical truth-serum: whatever band walks in, he strips the fluff and leaves the heartbeat.

    Rick Rubin is the guy who helped build Def Jam out of an NYU dorm and then spent decades bouncing between hip-hop, rock, and heavy metal without losing the plot. Before the producer legend, he was literally onstage: 1981–1984 he played guitar in his DIY punk band Hose, gigging around the NYC scene and sharing bills with hardcore staples like Minor Threat and Hüsker Dü. I hear that punk minimalism in his later work—from LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys to Metallica, Slayer, and Johnny Cash—always chasing the cleanest possible version of the song.

  • Music Genre:

    Speed Power Thrash Metal 

    Record Label & Catalognr:

    American Recording

    Media Format:

    12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play  Gramophone Record
    Album weight: 300 gram  

    Year and Country:

      2001 Made in USA  
    Band Members and Musicians on: Slayer God Hates us All
      Band-members, Musicians and Performers
    • Tom Araya - bass, vocals
    • Tom Araya – Bass Guitar, Vocals

      Founding voice and bass anchor of Slayer, known for his ferocious delivery, stark lyrical themes, and a presence that helped define thrash metal at its most extreme.

      Tom Araya is a Chilean-American bassist and vocalist best known as the frontman of Slayer, one of thrash metal’s most influential and uncompromising bands. Joining the group in 1981, Araya combined rapid-fire bass lines with an unmistakable vocal attack that ranged from snarled shouts to near-spoken menace. Albums such as Reign in Blood, South of Heaven, and Seasons in the Abyss cemented his reputation as a defining voice of extreme metal, while his lyrics often explored war, violence, religion, and the darker edges of human psychology. His role in shaping Slayer’s sound and image remains foundational to the genre.

    • Jeff Hanneman - guitar
    • Jeff Hanneman – Guitars

      Founding guitarist and primary architect of Slayer’s most ruthless material, known for razor-sharp riffs, unsettling themes, and a songwriting style that pushed thrash metal into darker territory.

      Jeff Hanneman was a founding member and guitarist of Slayer and one of the most influential riff writers in extreme metal. Drawing inspiration from punk, hardcore, and war history, his playing favored speed, tension, and brutal simplicity over technical flash. Hanneman co-wrote many of the band’s defining songs, including Angel of Death, Raining Blood, and War Ensemble, helping shape albums such as Reign in Blood and Seasons in the Abyss. His uncompromising approach and dark lyrical focus left a permanent mark on thrash metal’s sound and attitude.

    • Kerry King - guitar
    • Kerry King – Guitars

      Co-founding guitarist of Slayer, known for his relentless riffing, chaotic solo style, and an approach to thrash metal that favored aggression over polish.

      Kerry King is an American guitarist and songwriter best known as a founding member of Slayer, formed in 1981. His playing style is defined by rapid-fire tremolo riffs, atonal dive-bomb solos, and an unapologetically abrasive tone that helped push thrash metal toward its extreme edge. King co-wrote many of the band’s most recognizable songs, contributing decisively to landmark albums such as Reign in Blood, South of Heaven, and Seasons in the Abyss. His aggressive musical vision and confrontational stage presence became core elements of Slayer’s identity and long-term influence.

    • Paul Bostaph - drums
    Complete Track Listing of: "God Hates us ALL"

    The Songs/tracks on "God Hates us ALL" are

    • Darkness of Christ (Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King) 1:30
    • Disciple (Hanneman, King) 3:35
    • God Send Death (Hanneman, King, Tom Araya) 3:45
    • New Faith (King) 3:05
    • Cast Down (King) 3:26
    • Threshold (Hanneman, King) 2:29
    • Exile (King) 3:55
    • Seven Faces (King) 3:41
    • Bloodline (Hanneman, King, Araya) 3:36
    • Deviance (Hanneman, Araya) 3:08
    • War Zone (King) 2:45
    • Here Comes the Pain (King) 4:32
    • Payback (King) 3:05

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