Before I talk about this album, I must define what the Unholy Trinity of 1986 is to those who aren't in the know about this subject. The Unholy Trinity of 1986 is a trio of thrash metal albums that came out in 1986 that have been highly revered for their sheer brutality and/or breakneck-fast riffs. The trinity consists of Slayer's “Reign in Blood,” Kreator's “Pleasure to Kill,” and Dark Angel's “Darkness Descends.” While “Reign in Blood” … more
In 1986, three thrash metal albums were released that were so intense, they'd be dubbed as "The Unholy Trinity of '86." The albums are Slayer's "Reign in Blood," Kreator's "Pleasure to Kill," and Dark Angel's "Darkness Descends." To me, "Reign in Blood" is the weakest and most overrated in the trinity. With that said, it's still a good thrash album. To me, RIB tries to implement the brutality in "Pleasure … more