Soundtrack to the Apocalypse

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
A green toned square box with a golden bird with the context "Slayer" in the middle of it, and the words "Soundtrack to the Apocalypse" at the feet of the eagle.
Box set by
ReleasedNovember 25, 2003
RecordedMarch 1983 – July 2003
GenreThrash metal
Length3:39:13 (Discs 1–3), 70:10 (Disc 4: DVD) 72:38 (Disc 5: Bloodpack CD)
LabelAmerican
ProducerMatt Hyde, Dino Paredes, Rick Rubin, Dave Sardy, Andy Wallace, Toby Wright
Slayer chronology
God Hates Us All
(2001)
Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
(2003)
Eternal Pyre
(2006)

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse is a box set by the American thrash metal band Slayer. Released November 25, 2003 through American Recordings, the three–disc CD and DVD set features music from previous albums, unreleased material, and live film. A deluxe edition version (which has the alias "ammo box"[1]) was released and featured everything from the standard edition, with the addition of 14 live tracks. The box set's name originated from an alternative title for 2001's God Hates Us All. After discussing among themselves the idea of the box set, the band informed their record company, who initially disliked but later approved the idea. A bonus disc (known as the bloodpack) was included in some versions.

Many dates were stated by band members as to when it would be released. The official release date was not announced until late October 2003. The box set has been released five times between the late 2003 and early 2007. There were several producers and film directors that were involved with the box set. The set received positive reviews from critics, but didn't debut on notable charts.

  1. ^ CMJ New Music Report November 3, 2003. p. 23