description Slayer - Christ Illusion Overview
Christ Illusion is the ninth studio album by the American thrash metal band Slayer, released in August 2006 on American Recordings. The album marked the return of original drummer Dave Lombardo, who had departed the band in 1992 and rejoined for touring before participating in the recording sessions. Two tracks from the album earned Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance: "Eyes of the Insane" in 2007 and "Final Six" in 2008. The album's lyrics address themes of religious hypocrisy, warfare, and terrorism, continuing the confrontational approach that characterized Slayer's catalog.
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When was Slayer's Christ Illusion released?
Christ Illusion was released in August 2006 on American Recordings. It is Slayer's ninth studio album.
Why is Dave Lombardo's return important on Christ Illusion?
The album marked original drummer Dave Lombardo's return to Slayer's studio lineup. He had left the band in 1992 and later returned for touring before recording this album.
What style of music is Christ Illusion?
Christ Illusion is a thrash-metal album built around Slayer's fast riffs, aggressive drumming, and dark subject matter. It comes from the band's American thrash-metal period in the mid-2000s.
Which Slayer album came immediately before Christ Illusion?
Christ Illusion followed God Hates Us All, Slayer's 2001 studio album. The 2006 record also stands out because Dave Lombardo participated in its recording.
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