“The Antichrist” is, like much of Slayer’s early work, more speed metal oriented than what would be heard on Haunting the Chapel. Multiple live versions have been released: an early performance on Live Undead, one on Decade of Aggression, and another on the split DVD The Unholy Alliance. In addition...
[Verse 1]
Screams and nightmares
Of a life I want
Can't see living this lie, no
A world I haunt
You've lost all control of my
Heart and soul
Satan holds my future
Watch it unfold
[Chorus]
I am the Antichrist
It's what I was meant to be
Your God left me behind
And set my soul to be free
[Verse 2]
Watching disciples
Of the satanic rule
Pentagram of blood
Holds the jackal's truth
Searching for the answer
Christ hasn't come
Awaiting the final moment
The birth of Satan's son
[Guitar Solo: Kerry King]
[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo: Jeff Hanneman]
[Bridge]
Screams!
From a life I live
Torment
Is what I give
Torture!
Is what I love
The downfall
Of heavens above
[Chorus]
I am the Antichrist
All love is lost
Insanity is what I am
Eternally, my soul will rot
Rot, rot
The Antichrist was written by Jeff Hanneman & Kerry King.
The Antichrist was produced by Slayer.
Slayer released The Antichrist on Sat Dec 03 1983.