Repentless
by Slayer
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Sep 17, 2015
    60
    Repentless does possess a few standout moments but, whilst Slayer’s return is welcome, there’s little here to suggest they’re ready to push on and dazzle their fans with something mindblowing.
  2. Spin
    Sep 14, 2015
    60
    Repentless was never going to be Lulu, though the lack of surprises amongst diminishing returns is almost as bad.
  3. Billboard.com
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    While nothing on Repentless reaches similar heights of mayhem, overall the album is more focused and fierce than its predecessor, 2009’s Hanneman-assisted World Painted Blood.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    It's their most vital, bloodthirsty offering since 2001's God Hates Us All, with furious guitar solos from Kerry King and guest Gary Holt.hange.
  6. AllMusic
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    Repentless is a retro, workmanlike effort from a band determined to soldier on, and that's fine.
  7. Q Magazine
    Sep 3, 2015
    60
    Stark, speedy, ferocious---all their established calling card are here. [Oct 2015, p.114]
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  8. Record Collector
    Sep 11, 2015
    40
    You Against You, which benefits from that unpredictable, bolted-together feel that all the craziest Slayer songs possess; and Implode, the first advance single released last year, and now re-recorded. The rest, unfortunately, lack spark.

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 3 out of 46
  1. eveli4ko
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This is Slayer. I feel it in guitars, i feel it in vocals, i feel it in vocals and lyrics that I can translate in my head while I listen thisThis is Slayer. I feel it in guitars, i feel it in vocals, i feel it in vocals and lyrics that I can translate in my head while I listen this fast and powerful songs… Full Review »
  2. Chronmeister
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    If you like Slayer at all or metal in general this album is for you. The power is here in every lyric and every riff. You will feel like aIf you like Slayer at all or metal in general this album is for you. The power is here in every lyric and every riff. You will feel like a killing machine when you listen to this. That is all I can say. It is a very powerful, very agressive, and a very sweet set of tracks. Do yourself a favor and play it as loud as possible. I suggest buying the disc because it comes with a dvd of a live show and a documentary of the making of the album.… Full Review »
  3. sherlockedguy
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Keeping it simple: it's a solid Slayer album from start to the finish. Very nicely produced too. If you're a Slayer fan or simply a metal fanKeeping it simple: it's a solid Slayer album from start to the finish. Very nicely produced too. If you're a Slayer fan or simply a metal fan you'll ENJOY it. Very satisfying album love it.… Full Review »
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