

5 Deep, Dark Cuts from Slayer’s Early Years
Slayer's classic lineup—bassist/frontman Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and the late Jeff Hanneman, and drummer Dave Lombardo—unleashed a torrent of tumultuous sounds that sent listeners into moshing paroxysms. If there was a band for disciples to thrash out their demons to, this was certainly it, even though outsiders probably thought they were being possessed by them.Many of the tunes from those first two Slayer albums are still played live today, while others reside in deep-cuts territory. Here are five Slayer tracks from that early period that hardcore fans know well, and others can become obsessed with.
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Show No Mercy - Slayer
Through the night we rise in pairs. Lords at night we ride. From the depths of Hell's domain. Reborn to reign this night. Roam throughout the endless wars.
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10 SLAYER Tracks KERRY KING Needs To Play Live
BORN OF FIRE!!!
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This 41 year old video is the oldest known footage of Slayer, and it proves they were brilliant from the start
Watch a pre-fame Slayer play a show in Anaheim, California several months before debut album Show No Mercy came out
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Super7 strikes again!
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40 Years Ago - Slayer Release Their Debut Album ‘Show No Mercy’
'Blasting our way through the boundaries of Hell, no one can stop us tonight.'
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SLAYER's Show No Mercy Gets Blood-Filled Vinyl Pressing
Not actual blood, but still.
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