Divine Intervention

by Slayer

Overview

The rock & roll landscape changed dramatically between Seasons in the Abyss in 1990 and Divine Intervention in 1994. With the rise of alternative rock, many metal and hard rock bands that had been enormously successful at the dawn of the '90s were struggling by the middle of the decade. Instead of doing something calculated like emulating Nirvana or Pearl Jam -- or for that matter, Nine Inch Nails or Ministry -- Slayer wisely refused to sound like anyone but Slayer. Tom Araya and co. responded to the new environment simply by striving to be the heaviest metal band they possibly could. Less accessible than Seasons but equally riveting, Divine Intervention marked drummer Paul Bostaph's studio debut with the band. Bostaph proved to be a positive, energizing influence on Slayer, which sounds better than ever on such dark triumphs as "Killing Fields," "Serenity in Murder," and "Circle of Beliefs." Characteristically grim and morbid, Slayer focus on the violently repressive nature of governments and the lengths to which they will go to wield power. And true to form, Slayer's music is as disturbing as their lyrics. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	12/17/2013
Label:	American Recordings
UPC:	0602537467716
Rank:	16472

Tracks

1. Killing Fields
2. Sex. Murder. Art
3. Fictional Reality
4. Dittohead
5. Divine Intervention
6. Circle of Beliefs
7. SS-3
8. Serenity In Murder
9. 213
10. Mind Control

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Slayer   Primary Artist
Paul Bostaph   Drums
Kerry King   Guitar
Jeff Hanneman   Guitar
Tom Araya   Bass,Vocals

Technical Credits

Paul Bostaph   Composer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Slayer   Producer
Kerry King   Composer
Jeff Hanneman   Composer
Jim Champagne   Engineer
Jim Scott   Engineer
Rick Rubin   Executive Producer
Toby Wright   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Tom Araya   Composer
Dave Brock   Assistant Engineer
Jeff Sheehan   Assistant Engineer
Neil Zlozower   Photography
Rick Sales   Management
Dirk Walter   Design,Art Direction
Stephen Stickler   Photography
Brian Pollack   Assistant Engineer
Wes Benscoter   Artwork,Cover Illustration
Dick Walter   Design,Art Direction
Annalisa   Artwork