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Produced by Rick Rubin , the album serves as a bridge between the relentless, blistering speed of Reign in Blood (1986) and the slower, atmospheric doom found on South of Heaven (1988). Critics often call it the band’s most balanced and accessible work.
This was the last album to feature drummer Dave Lombardo before his first departure from the band, and his performance here is often cited as a career high point. Iconic Tracklist