The final SLAYER studio album “Repentless” is set to be released on cassette tape
On October 13, Nuclear Blast Records will reissue SLAYER‘s final album, 2015’s “Repentless”, on transparent red with solid orange and black splatter vinyl, and on orange cassette.
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“Repentless” burst onto the scene, debuting triumphantly at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 chart, propelled by the movement of 50,000 equivalent album units during the week culminating on September 17, 2015.
When it comes to sheer album sales, the inaugural week for “Repentless” tallied up 49,000 copies, etching an indelible mark as SLAYER‘s most prominent album on the charts.
The impact of SLAYER‘s “Repentless” extended globally, with record-breaking chart entries across continents. This album achieved the zenith of SLAYER‘s charting career in multiple countries: at No. 1 in Germany, No. 2 in Holland, No. 3 in Australia, No. 8 in New Zealand, No. 11 in the U.K., and even securing the No. 1 position on the Japanese International Chart. It also made its mark at No. 3 in Finland, No. 4 in Belgium, and No. 5 in both Sweden and Greece. Further notable chart placements included No. 7 in France, No. 8 in Italy, No. 9 in Hungary, and No. 10 in Japan.
Following their critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated “World Painted Blood” album from 2009, “Repentless” emerged as its follow-up, with production helmed by Terry Date, renowned for his work with esteemed acts like PANTERA, DEFTONES, and SOUNDGARDEN. The album’s artwork was a collaborative effort between Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco and SLAYER‘s very own Tom Araya and Kerry King.
In a resounding climax, SLAYER bid their farewell through a final tour, concluding in November 2019 at the Los Angeles Forum. Despite fans’ hopes for a reunion, Kerry‘s wife Ayesha King firmly dismissed the possibility of the legendary thrash metal group making a return to the stage. Even when Kerry was seen in a series of Instagram photos, a fan’s concern was met with Ayesha’s assertion that SLAYER‘s legacy would remain untouched.
During this period, SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph confirmed his involvement in a new project led by Kerry King, forged over the course of three years, with the goal of recording music once the pandemic subsided.
The grand culmination of SLAYER‘s iconic journey unfolded with their final world tour, commencing on May 10, 2018. The band’s intention was to reach as many corners of the globe as possible, ensuring that fans worldwide could witness a last, memorable SLAYER performance. The 18-month odyssey encompassed seven distinct tour legs and a lineup of major summer festivals, spanning over 140 shows in 30 countries and 40 states across the U.S.
