Soundtrack to the Apocalypse
Box set by Slayer
Released	November 25, 2003
Recorded	March 1983 – July 2003
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	3:39:13 (Discs 1–3), 72:38 (Disc 5: Bloodpack CD)
Label	American
Producer	Matt 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) Side view

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse is a box set by the American thrash metal band Slayer. Released November 25, 2003 through American Records, the four–disc CD and DVD set features both 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, plus fourteen live tracks. The box set's name originated from an alternative title for 2001's God Hates Us All. After a discussion arose with the box set idea as a topic, they informed their record company of the idea. At first, the idea was declined, but was later approved by the record company.

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 into the public domain five times, spanning from late 2003 to early 2007. There were several producers and film directors that were involved with the box set. The set received positive reviews from critics, but was not well received by fans, with the set debuting on no notable charts.

Contents 1 Origins 2 Release and reception 3 Track listing 4 Personnel 5 References

[edit] Origins

Around the time Slayer thought of the album title for 2001's God Hates Us All, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse was considered an alternative name.^[2] Vocalist Tom Araya then suggested that if they ever opted to issue a box set, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse would be the most appropriate title.^[2] This inspired discussion regarding a possible box set release, which continued for several months.^[2] The group decided that once the label agreed to a release, they would be given a little more time to compile the material.^[2] Slayer approached the record company regarding a box set release, and discussions lasted roughly a year, due to the fact that the band had to negotiate with the record company concerning plans they had with the box set which were not in their contract.^[2] In September 2003, the record company granted permission to issue the box set and wanted an immediate release for the holiday season.^[2]

Slayer submitted a range of material for the record company to choose from, instructing them to return a disc of what they felt to be the best items.^[3] Following this, Slayer looked at the returned material; if the recorded track was a “good” performance but the band "didn’t care for the song", they asked the record company to select another track.^[3]

Guitarist Kerry King commented "there's tons of stuff on there", citing the amount they had to choose from as a problem.^[3] King himself owned five large Tupperware storage boxes full of material amassed over the years.^[3] Having every magazine he'd ever seen the group inside, King also possessed roughly 70 VHS and 8mm videos dating back to 1983.^[3] Nick John of Slayer’s management team sifted through every video and transferred them to DVD.^[3]

[edit] Release and reception

Soundtrack to the Apocalypse's ideal release date was in early November 2003.^[4] However, on September 25, 2003, it was announced by employees of MTV that the box set's release date had been pushed back to November 18, 2003.^[5] On October 23 2003, employees of MTV announced that the box set's release date was pushed back to November 25, 2003.^[6] Since November 25, 2003, Slayer has released the box set five different times. The first three times were each released in 2003, the first being released through Universal Records,^[7] and the other two, one being a Deluxe Edition version, were released through American Records.^[7][8] The set's fourth release, which was packaged with only three discs, was released through American Records in 2006.^[9] The box set's final release was in 2007, where it was released through WEA International.^[10] It was also released in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2003.^[11] It was produced with three Compact Discs, one DVD, and a booklet.^[11] The packaging was praised by PopMatters, insisting that the box set is "very nicely packaged, in a swanky fold-out digipak with a clear plastic slipcase. The 72-page accompanying booklet is outstanding, with extensive liner notes, loads of photos, and many memories from the band members." Soundtrack to the Apocalypse was produced by Matt Hyde, Dino Paredes, Rick Rubin, D. Sardy, and Andy Wallace and was executively produced by Nick John and Rick Sales.^[12] The film on the fourth disc was directed by Di Puglia, Gerard.^[12]

The set includes many Slayer tracks since 1986 with several rarities and b-sides, and includes a remastered DVD of live performances spanning 20 years. A fifth disc was released with fourteen more tracks than the set's standard edition. The bonus live tracks are were recorded at The Grove In Anaheim, California, on May 2, 2002. The extra tracks are packaged in a "blood pack" sleeve, which is decorated with faux blood and skulls.^[13]

Thom Jurek from Allmusic praised Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, rewarding the box set with four out of five stars, saying it had "a whopping four CDs and one DVD." Jurek noted that discs and two "feature tracks from Reign in Blood, and all the albums that proceed from it, and includes bonus cuts previously only released in Japan, and cuts from soundtracks." He also said that the third disc "is, appropriately, titled 'Shit You Never Heard' because that's what it is — sixteen tracks that have been unissued anywhere — from rehearsals, to in-concert recordings, demos, and one 'No Remorse,' a collaboration with Atari Teenage Riot, from the Spawn soundtrack," and that the forth disc are "an electronic press kit video for Diabolus in Musica, and an appearance at the Kerrang magazine awards."^[7] Adrien Begrand from Popmatters favoured the album, saying it was "beautifully packaged, comprising of three CDs, one DVD, and a terrific booklet, on the surface, it looks awesome. However, like any other CD box set that has come out in recent years, the band seems torn about whom to appeal to, longtime fans, or newcomers."^[11] Begrand noted that the first disc "is especially great, as it captures Slayer at the peak of their career, starting with the classic 1986 album Reign in Blood."^[11]

[edit] Track listing

[edit] Personnel

Slayer

• Tom Araya - bass, vocals
• Jeff Hanneman - guitar
• Kerry King - guitar
• Dave Lombardo - drums on disc #1 tracks 1-18, disc #2 track 15, disc #3 tracks 1-7, 10-11 and 16-17, disc #4 tracks 1-10 and 15-17, disc #5 tracks 1-14
• Paul Bostaph - drums on disc #2 tracks 1-14 and 16-22, disc #3 tracks 12 and 14-15, disc #4 track 14
• Jon Dette - drums on disc #4 track 11

Production

• Rick Sales - executive producer, worldwide representation
• Nich John - executive producer, worldwide representation, DVD producer
• Kevin Estrada - co-executive producer, photography
• Rick Rubin - American recordings
• Dino Paredes - American recordings
• Sanctuary Artist Management - worldwide representation
• Vlado Meller - mastering
• Steve Kadison - mastering-assistant
• Adam Abrams - project coordination
• Jeff Fura - DVD producer
• Kelly McFadden - DVD menu design
• Dave Wright - DVD authoring
• Scott Sill - DVD authoring
• Paul Kirsch - DVD editing
• George Fitz - DVD editing
• Vartan - art direction
• t42design - art direction, design
• Mark Weiss - photography
• Doug Goodman Archive - photography
• Slayer Archives - audio & visual materials
• Marc Paschke - essay & liner notes
• Eric Braverman - essay & liner notes
• Michael Kachko - marketing
• Scott D. Harrington - legal
• John Dittmar - booking agent
• Scott Sokol - booking agent
• John Jackson - booking agent
• Bill Vuylsteke - business management
• Angela DeSimone - business management
• Monroe Grisman — merchandise
• Ted Mattes — merchandise
• Daniel Nieves — Nothing of importance

[edit] References

v • d • e Slayer Tom Araya • Jeff Hanneman • Kerry King • Dave Lombardo Tony Scaglione • Paul Bostaph • Jon Dette Studio albums Show No Mercy • Hell Awaits • Reign in Blood • South of Heaven • Seasons in the Abyss • Divine Intervention • Diabolus in Musica • God Hates Us All • Christ Illusion • World Painted Blood Live albums Live Undead • Decade of Aggression Box sets Soundtrack to the Apocalypse Extended plays Haunting the Chapel • Eternal Pyre Compilation albums Undisputed Attitude Notable songs "Raining Blood" • "Angel of Death" • Eyes of the Insane" • "Jihad" Video albums Live Intrusion • War at the Warfield • Still Reigning • The Big Four Show DVD (with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax) Related articles Discography • The Unholy Alliance Tour

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