Show No Mercy (album)

Show No Mercy is Slayer's debut album released in December 1983. The band financed the album through Tom Araya's earnings as an respiratory therapist and money borrowed from Kerry King's father. It was criticized for its poor quality, but it came Metal Blade Records highest selling release, selling 15,500 to 20,000 albums, it sold 15,000 copies overseas.

Recording
It was recorded in November 1983 at Track record in Los Angeles, CA. Araya says Judas Priest, Venom, Iron Maiden, and Mercyful Fate was a huge influence, because King was into the Satanic image. Brian Slager, the producer, also wanted to siphon Dave Lombardo's cymbals due to the noise it was making.

Tracklist

 * 1) "Evil Has No Boundaries"
 * 2) "The Antichrist"
 * 3) "Die By The Sword"
 * 4) "Fight Till Death"
 * 5) "Metal Storm/Face The Slayer"
 * 6) "Black Magic"
 * 7) "Tormentor"
 * 8) "The Final Command"
 * 9) "Crionics"
 * 10) "Show No Mercy"

Personnel

 * Tom Araya: Vocals and Bass
 * Kerry King: Guitar
 * Jeff Hanneman: Guitar
 * Dave Lombardo: Drums