Slayer
Slayer is a band that doesn't hold back. 20 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Slayer songs we've measured, intensity averages 93/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from South of Heaven (the calmest here, 80) to Mandatory Suicide (the most charged, 100), with harsh textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1983–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hell Awaits.
The songs that hit hardest
Frequently asked about Slayer
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Slayer song?
Of the 20 Slayer songs we've measured, “Mandatory Suicide” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Slayer song?
“South of Heaven” measures gentlest at 80/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 80–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Slayer overall?
Slayer averages 93/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Slayer?
The Slayer songs we've measured average about 150 BPM — fast.
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