Repentless
by Slayer
User Score
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
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  1. Danm95VFF
    Mar 26, 2016
    6
    There were many doubts about this album from the day Jeff Hanneman left us. He had been the Nazi warfare-obsessed punk-influenced private man to the more publicly outspoken, more straight ahead metal Kerry King. The two proved a lethal furious combination that would further the brutality of thrash metal and go on to influence death metal. However, this release sees the late Jeff replacedThere were many doubts about this album from the day Jeff Hanneman left us. He had been the Nazi warfare-obsessed punk-influenced private man to the more publicly outspoken, more straight ahead metal Kerry King. The two proved a lethal furious combination that would further the brutality of thrash metal and go on to influence death metal. However, this release sees the late Jeff replaced with Gary Holt from fellow thrash metal band Exodus. Now, Gary is a fantastic guitarist in his own right, but his style is not the same as Jeff. Jeff and Kerry were near-opposites and that's why there was such a great chemistry on the classic albums, but both Kerry and Gary are into straight up brutal metal riffs, resulting in a more uninspired atmosphere. Kerry tried so hard to convince us that Slayer would in no way be faltered by recent lineup changes (drummer Dave Lombardo got the sack two years ago and was replaced by the returning Paul Bostaph, who can still drum like an animal) or the fact that this album wasn't recorded as a cohesive whole as it was recorded between shows and mini-tours unlike previous albums. However, this clearly had a negative effect on the final result, it sounds disjointed at times and less cohesive than an album should. There are a few good Slayer tracks to be found here, though, namely the title track (written from Jeff's life perspective, a fitting tribute), Implode and Piano Wire (the only song here written by Jeff before his passing), so it's not quite the car crash many were expecting, but it's also hardly the rise from the ashes that other bands are lucky enough to have after losing a key member (take ACDC's Back in Black, for example).
    If you're a Slayer fan, you'll get some enjoyment out of this, if not, then Reign in Blood/Seasons in the Abyss are better starting points for anyone trying to get into their music.    … Expand
  2. Andremax
    Jul 16, 2018
    6
    Yes, Slayer continues even without Jeff Hanneman, even doesn't bringing big riffs and songs here in this album, but still evil, aggressive and heavy as everything. Although bass almost inaudible, for Slayer's standard of production, this one is the best and clearly. They still delivered a good album.
  3. xxDylanxx
    Sep 24, 2015
    5
    its ok................................................................................................................................................

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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
  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.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 16, 2015
    70
    If you’re a fan you’ll know what that sounds like and you won’t be disappointed by Repentless. If you’re not, well you’ll probably still find much to enjoy until the next Metallica album finally comes out.
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  3. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Sep 15, 2015
    80
    Repentless is the best Slayer album of the 21st century.
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