Seasons In The Abyss [Live, Michigan 6/91]
Slayer · Soundtrack To The Apocalypse [2003]
Outlines the dead
Incisions in my head
Anticipation the stimulation
To kill the exhilaration
Close your eyes
Look deep in your soul
Step outside yourself
And let your mind go
Frozen eyes stare deep in your mind as you die
Close your eyes
And forget your name
Step outside yourslef
And let your throughts drain
As you go insane...insane
Innate seed
To watch you bleed
A demanding physical need
Desecrated eviscerated
Times prostrated
Close your eyes
Look deep in your soul
Step outside yourself
And let your mind go
Frozen eyes stare deep in your mind as you die
Close your eyes and forget your name
Step outside yourself and let your thoughts drain
As you go insane...insane
Inert flesh
A bloody tomb
A decorated splatter brightens the room
An execution a sadist ritual
Mad intervals of mind residuals
Seasons In The Abyss [Live, Michigan 6/91]
This live recording captures Slayer performing "Seasons In The Abyss" in Michigan during June 1991, a period when the band was solidifying their status as titans of thrash metal. Originally appearing on the 1986 album Reign in Blood, the track is renowned for its relentless tempo and aggressive guitar work. The performance included here is part of the 2003 compilation Soundtrack To The Apocalypse, which documents the band's evolution through various live recordings. Slayer's music is characterized by dark themes, fast-paced rhythms, and Tom Araya's distinctive vocals. This specific rendition highlights the group's intense stage presence and their ability to deliver high-energy performances that defined the thrash metal genre during the early 1990s.