The song is infamous for being the alleged reason behind the 1995 gruesome murder of 15-year-old Elyse Pahler when 3 teenagers lured her out of her home with the promise of marijuana then killed her in San Luis.
In March 1996, Casey (One of the teenagers) stepped forward to confess to the murder an...
[Verse 1]
Waiting the hour destined to die
Here on the table of hell
A figure in white, unknown by man
Approaching the altar of death
High priest awaiting, dagger in hand
Spilling the pure virgin blood
Satan's slaughter, ceremonial death
Answer his every command
[Verse 2]
Death will come easy, just close your eyes
Dream of the friends you will see
Heavenly failure, losing again
Move on to a new form of life
[Chorus]
Altar of sacrifice, curse of the damned
Confronting the evil you dread
Coalesce into one: your shadow and soul
Soon, you will meet the undead
[Guitar Solo: Jeff Hanneman]
[Chorus]
Altar of sacrifice, curse of the damned
Confronting the evil you dread
Coalesce into one: your shadow and soul
Soon, you will meet the undead
[Bridge]
Enter to the realm of Satan!
[Guitar Solo: Kerry King]
[Verse 3]
Blood turning black, the change has begun
Feeling the hatred of all damned in hell
Flesh starts to burn, twist, and deform
Eyes dripping blood, realization of death
Transforming of five toes to two
Learn the sacred words of praise: Hail Satan (Satan, Satan, Satan, Satan)
[Guitar Solo: Kerry King]
[Verse 4]
A gift of powers disposed upon you
Use them when you feel the need
Master the forces and powers of Satan
Controlling the creature's instinct
Drawn to the castles that float in the sky
Learn to resist the temptation
Watching the angels sift through the heavens
Endlessly searching for salvation
[Guitar Solo: Kerry King]
Altar of Sacrifice was written by Jeff Hanneman & Kerry King.
Altar of Sacrifice was produced by Slayer & Rick Rubin.
Slayer released Altar of Sacrifice on Tue Oct 07 1986.