Slayer's third album Reign in Blood peaks at 94 on the Billboard 200 with no radio airplay. The album also reached number 47 on the UK Album Chart,[14] and on November 20, 1992, it was certified gold in the United States. Kerrang! magazine described it as the "heaviest album of all time,"[16] while Metal Hammer magazine named it "the best metal album of the last 20 years."[17]
Europe, release The Final Countdown album on May 26. The title track is number one in 26 countries and became worldwide hit. Guitarist John Norum leaves the band on November. He is replaced by Kee Marcello.
