"God Hates Us All" is the ninth studio album by American thrash metal band, Slayer. Released on September 11, 2001, the album marked a slight change in Slayer's music style, blending elements of thrash metal with nu metal elements. Its lyrics explore themes of religion, murder, revenge, and self-control.
The album was recorded over three months at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, which marked their first work outside California. Differences in equipment and location led to some changes in the group's traditional sound.
The album's release was delayed due to issues with the cover artwork, which TAB was particularly controversial, consisting of a Bible with the band's longstanding Slayer Nation emblem, a four-crossed swords logo, punched through it as well as printed on its pages.
"God Hates Us All" was well received by the critics and debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200, but it did not stay very long on the charts. It sold over 300,000 copies and was certified gold by The Recording Industry Association of America. Despite controversies and delays, "God Hates Us All" remains one of Slayer's most pivotal and groundbreaking records, its unapologetic heaviness and challenging themes setting a high bar for the genre.
