- Limited Edition on Blue Vinyl, 500 copies
Limited Edition 180g Heavy Weight of 500 copies worldwide, pressed on Blue Semi-Transparent vinyl
This album is merger of "Live Undead" and "Haunting the Chapel" (EP)
Calling all thrash maniacs and Slayer disciples! A sonic assault from the band's early days is back for a limited pressing on stunning blue vinyl. "Live Undead / Haunting the Chapel" combines the raw energy of Slayer's "Live Undead" live album with the blasphemous anthems of their "Haunting the Chapel" EP, all immortalized on heavyweight blue vinyl. With only 500 copies available worldwide, this is a must-have for any Slayer collector or thrash enthusiast.
Double Dose of Early Slayer Havoc
Originally released in 1984, "Live Undead" captured Slayer's ferocious live performance, showcasing their early classics like "Black Magic," "Die by the Sword," and "Show No Mercy." The frantic drumming of Dave Lombardo, the razor-sharp riffs of Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, and Tom Araya's venomous vocals are all perfectly preserved on this live recording.
Paired with "Live Undead" is "Haunting the Chapel," Slayer's debut EP from 1984. This four-track offering includes thrash staples like "Chemical Warfare" and the title track, offering a glimpse into the band's unbridled aggression that would come to define thrash metal.
A Collector's Dream in Electric Blue
This limited edition pressing takes the brutality of "Live Undead / Haunting the Chapel" to a new level. Pressed on heavyweight 180-gram vinyl in a gorgeous semi-transparent blue, this release is a true collector's piece.
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Album Description & Collectors information: Limited Edition 180g Heavy Weight of 500 copies worldwide, pressed on Blue Semi-Transparent vinyl This album is merger of "Live Undead" and "Haunting the Chapel" (EP)
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Music Genre: Thrash Metal |
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Album Production Information: The album: "SLAYER - Live Undead / Haunting the Chapel Ltd Ed Blue Vinyl" was produced by: Bill Metoyer and Slayer Brian Slagel is a pioneering figure in heavy metal, best known as the founder of Metal Blade Records in 1982. His label launched the careers of legendary bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Mercyful Fate, shaping the genre’s evolution. As a producer, he worked with Flotsam and Jetsam, Exciter, and Trouble, leaving a lasting impact.
Learn more about Brian Slagel.
Bill Metoyer is a legendary music producer and sound engineer known for shaping the sound of heavy metal. As Vice President and in-house engineer at Metal Blade Records in the 1980s, he worked with iconic bands like Slayer, Armored Saint, and Flotsam and Jetsam. His expertise in capturing metal’s raw intensity has left a lasting impact on the genre.
Learn more on his biography page.
This album was recorded at: Tiki Recording Studios in Glen Cove, NY in front of around a dozen people. Mixed at: Track Record, Los Angeles, California Mastered at: Capitol Records Remastered at: Future Disc, Los Angeles, California Album cover illustration: Albert Cuelle |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Metal Blade Records - 3984-14033-1 |
Album Packaging: Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 2008 Germany |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: SLAYER - Live Undead / Haunting the Chapel Ltd sEd Blue Vinyl |
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Calling all thrash maniacs and Slayer disciples! A sonic assault from the band's early days is back for a limited pressing on stunning blue vinyl. "Live Undead / Haunting the Chapel" combines the raw energy of Slayer's
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