SLAYER - BLACK SERENADE - 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Promo on Red Transparent Vinyl

Slayer's "Black Serenade" is a 2011 German bootleg LP on red vinyl. It compiles bonus tracks and B-sides, likely from Slayer's singles and EPs. While a cool collector's item for the vinyl, the music itself might be familiar to fans who already own Slayer's official albums.

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"Black Serenade" Album Description:

For die-hard Slayer fans, the allure of rare and unreleased tracks is undeniable. "Black Serenade," a 2011 unofficial release pressed on red transparent vinyl, offers a glimpse into the thrash metal band's collection of bonus tracks and B-sides.

It's important to note that "Black Serenade" is not an official Slayer album. Released in Germany, it compiles various bonus tracks and B-sides, likely sourced from singles and EPs. While the vinyl itself might be a collector's item for its red transparent aesthetic, the musical content might be familiar to fans who already own Slayer's extensive discography.

For the Collectors

The red transparent vinyl undoubtedly makes "Black Serenade" a visually striking addition to any Slayer collection. However, for those focused on completing the band's official discography, it might be redundant.

Listen to: Slayer Seasons In The Abyss (Alternate Mix)

Music Genre:

  Thrash Metal 

Record Label & Catalognr:

  None

Media Format:

  12" Red Transparent Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  2011 Germany
Complete Track-listing of the album "Black Serenade" by SLAYER

The detailed tracklist of this record "SLAYER – Black Serenade" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Seasons In The Abyss (Alternate Mix)
  2. Sick Boy
  3. Hand Of Doom
  4. Scarstruck
  5. Born To Be Wild
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Cult (Radio Version)
  2. Jihad (Radio Version)
  3. Black Serenade (Alternate Version)
  4. Final Six
  5. Psychopathy Red
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Photo of "SLAYER – Black Serenade" 12" LP Record - Side Two:
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