Slayer - Christ Illusion

180-gram vinyl

With the return of drummer Dave Lombardo, Slayer also brought back Carroll to handle the art duties of Christ Illusion. The album's artwork created much controversy as it features a dismembered and tortured Christ figure standing in what looks like a lake of blood, complete with floating heads around him.

On top of that, etched in the body of the Christ figure are several symbols, including '666' and the word "Jihad." The controversy extended from the artwork to the music, most notably with the track, "Jihad," a song that examines the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 from a terrorist's perspective. In spite of — or because of — the controversy, Christ Illusion proves to be a true-to-form Slayer album, says Loudwire. From the artwork to the glossy lyric sleeve to the music, Christ Illusion is an intense experience that few other bands could create.