World Painted Blood
by Slayer
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Nov 3, 2009
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 70
  3. Negative: 4 out of 70

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  1. DudeUnknown
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    Decent but still generic. There's nothing new and every song sounds too similar, but the aggression and skill's still there. The solos could've been better. Repentless was slightly better.
  2. wheels_of_fire
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    This is the best Slayer album since Seasons in The Abyss. You can feel the old aggressive Slayer in this album. Fast, devastating and complex riffs are combining with old but brutal voice of Tom. All the songs are very good, old school thrash with high quality sound. Slayer fans must listen this brilliant piece of artwork. 10 out of 10
  3. HankD
    Apr 11, 2012
    9
    A very nice improvement from Slayer's "Christ Illusion", (which was okay, but it lacked guitar and drum solos), with the potential to even rival against the classic 1986's "Reign In Blood". This one is almost perfect, but other songs like "Unit 731" and "Snuff" drag it down a bit from being so. Its title song however is a milestone towards perfection, (though the music video is ratherA very nice improvement from Slayer's "Christ Illusion", (which was okay, but it lacked guitar and drum solos), with the potential to even rival against the classic 1986's "Reign In Blood". This one is almost perfect, but other songs like "Unit 731" and "Snuff" drag it down a bit from being so. Its title song however is a milestone towards perfection, (though the music video is rather disturbing), and further songs like "Beauty Through Order", "Hate Worldwide", "Americon", and "Psychopathy Red" are all excellent as well. "Not Of This God" ends the album nicely, and by the time the sound of Lombardo's drum sticks comes, you will sigh with relief, and say to yourself, "Slayer is still going as good as they ever were before".… Expand
  4. CradleCOBHC
    Sep 6, 2011
    7
    World Painted Blood is one hell of an album. Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman have once again managed to write some **** riffs and songs World Painted Blood, Unit 731, Beauty Through Order, Hate Worldwide and Playing With Dolls have to be this album's highlights. It seems like this time Slayer managed to write 2 songs that they will perform for sure on many of their lives even after theWorld Painted Blood is one hell of an album. Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman have once again managed to write some **** riffs and songs World Painted Blood, Unit 731, Beauty Through Order, Hate Worldwide and Playing With Dolls have to be this album's highlights. It seems like this time Slayer managed to write 2 songs that they will perform for sure on many of their lives even after the album's promo tour is over and these are World Painted Blood and Hate Worldwide. Overall the album has some awesome, evil riffness and you can expect many of the riffs and melodic parts of the guitar to be replaying in you head over and over again. Still, the quartet that is Slayer did not achieve making an album that would reach the epicness of Reign in Blood or Seasons in The Abyss. But i think what Slayer tried to do with this release is return back to their roots but not making it look too much with the old stuff. This release receives a 7 out of 10 for me.… Expand
  5. metalXraider666
    Jun 10, 2011
    10
    great album! slayer proves that they still got it! they haven't lost a beat since reign in blood which was their best album by far! when it comes to modern day thrash slayer is simply the best hands down! i knew i would like this album when i heard psychopathy red back in April of 2009 way before this album even came out!
  6. Ikarus14
    May 10, 2011
    10
    One of their best albums and an improvement over Christ Illusion. Prue aggression and metal shineyness from start to finish certainly can't be a bad thing.
  7. rok2slayr
    Sep 19, 2010
    8
    Once again Slayer puts out an album that doesn't lose it's guts for a second. Their hate spreads along another album. Die hard fans will love it and even new fans who want aggressive fast paced in your face lyrics will fall in love with this album. These guys are metal legends and this is just another notch in the belt.
  8. MarcDoyle
    Aug 20, 2010
    7
    It's clearly not the best Slayer album I've ever heard, but they are still rocking hard - unlike the other "big 4" from the early 80s who are not so watered down and tired in their approach.
  9. seanK
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    Best Metal album of 2009, Not a bad song on it. My favorite tracks are: playing with dolls, title track, unit 731, hate world wide and snuff. This album is very well done and proves Slayer are still the bst Thrash metal band ever.
  10. EdA
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    No question, the best metal album of the year. After 25+ years defining thrash metal Slayer show the kids how it's done. Another classic to add to their legacy.
  11. TheOz
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    Maybe one song on here that doesn't agree with me 100%, but Slayer still has it. With Dave Lombardo back in the fold on drums, this album absolutely kills it!
  12. SethV
    Nov 24, 2009
    10
    This was Slayers best work since Seasons in the Abyss. I've listened to it about a thousand time and i still think it's a great album with some awesome materiel.
  13. DanL
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    This album is both fascinating and exhilerating. i loved it. My favorite track is not of this god. awesome song. The title track is great as well . Great job SLAYA!
  14. stanm
    Nov 21, 2009
    10
    This album is incredible. Not a bad song on it. I wanted to listen to it in the car for a couple weeks before voting. The album gets better with every listen. Some of the standout tracks are: Snuff, Not of this God, Unot 731 and Beauty through order. The drumbeats , fast guitars and punk oriented basslines are so intense and riveting and exciting. Best Slayer album since reign in blood.
  15. AndreasM
    Nov 18, 2009
    9
    What are you guys complaining about. Gets better and better each listen. Slayer produce again. Metallica can only dream of former glories.
  16. MickO
    Nov 18, 2009
    8
    Ive noticed a lot of people that aren't Slayer fans feel compelled to post comments about their albums when they are released. Whats the point? if you don't like Slayer you don't like them. end of story. If you do like Slayer then you will like World Painted Blood. Best album since Seasons and in my top 5 Slayer Albums.
  17. SeanJ
    Nov 12, 2009
    9
    If you like Slayer, this album has everything your black heart desires. If you don't like Slayer, why the hell are you listening to this?
  18. JamalD
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    This album embodies what Slayer is all about, and adds some cool new sounds that give it a nice eerie, menacing sound like I've never heard before. Lyrics are solid as well; it's overall highly polished and very powerful. If I had to rank the Slayer albums, it would definitely be up there with South of Heaven and Seasons. Definitely recommend for any Slayer fan or anyone This album embodies what Slayer is all about, and adds some cool new sounds that give it a nice eerie, menacing sound like I've never heard before. Lyrics are solid as well; it's overall highly polished and very powerful. If I had to rank the Slayer albums, it would definitely be up there with South of Heaven and Seasons. Definitely recommend for any Slayer fan or anyone who's into metal.… Expand
  19. JeffM
    Nov 11, 2009
    7
    Rick Rubin is so talented. Listen to "World Painted Blood". That song is awesome.
  20. MatthanT.
    Nov 7, 2009
    10
    About damn time we get some real thrash. Slayer to hater about them playing the same stuff- DONT LISTEN!!!
  21. DylanD.
    Nov 6, 2009
    0
    Absolutely terrible. Slayer has failed. Again.
  22. ErikA.
    Nov 6, 2009
    9
    Brilliant!
  23. JoshF
    Nov 6, 2009
    9
    SLAYER!!! This is pure Slayer--as good or better than Christ Illusion. They are still fierce and they sound terrific. Spin's review is moronic and plum lame (e.g. "rigid polkacore hopscotch"? Really?).
  24. DeclanM
    Nov 6, 2009
    2
    Another rubbish album from Slayer these guys should retire i did like some songs on Christ illusion after repeated listens as it had a number of catchy riffs but this nothing here floats my boat.

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#55 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#64 Most Shared Album of 2009

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The first listen or two to World Painted Blood might be a bit confusing for the seasoned Slayer fan, but that changes quickly, and the sound of those drums blasting in one's head will become a more than welcome presence in the mix.
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  2. Spin
    50
    Tom Araya's shriek has grown ponderous, and not until rosary-ripping closer 'Not of This God' do the four mid-fortysomethings bypass their rigid polkacore hopscotch for a devastating groove.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    91
    Greg Fidelman does a better production job here than he did on Metallica’s "Death Magnetic," perhaps due to oversight by Rick Rubin, who produced Slayer’s best work.
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