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Dec 3, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 3 1983 – Slayer Released the Album Show No Mercy.

On this day December 3 1983 Slayer released the album Show No Mercy. The record marked the band’s explosive debut and helped ignite the rise of thrash metal in the early 80s. Its fast riffs, aggressive rhythm work, and relentless intensity introduced a new level of speed and heaviness that immediately set Slayer apart. Show No Mercy became a foundation for the band’s legacy and a landmark moment in...

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