Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: Released on October 7 , 1986 , Reign in Blood was very well received by both critics and fans , and was responsible for bringing Slayer to the attention of a mainstream metal audience .
Simplified: Reign in Blood was universally well received by both critics and fans , and was responsible for bringing Slayer to the attention of a mainstream metal audience .