Show No Mercy
1983 studio album by Slayer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Show No Mercy is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released in December 1983 by Metal Blade Records. Brian Slagel signed the band to the label after watching them perform the song "Phantom of the Opera" by Iron Maiden. The band self-financed their full-length debut, combining the savings of vocalist Tom Araya, who was employed as a respiratory therapist, and money borrowed from guitarist Kerry King's father. Touring extensively promoting the album, the band brought close friends and family members along the trip, who helped backstage with lighting and sound.
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Released | December 3, 1983 | |||
Recorded | November 1983 | |||
Studio | Track Record Studios, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Thrash metal, speed metal[1] | |||
Length | 35:02 | |||
Label | Metal Blade | |||
Producer | Slayer, Brian Slagel | |||
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Although the album was criticized for its poor production quality, it became Metal Blade's highest-selling release,[2] producing the songs "The Antichrist", "Die by the Sword" and "Black Magic", which were played at Slayer's live shows regularly.[3]