"Show No Mercy" is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on December 3, 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.
Although the album was criticized for its poor production quality, it became Metal Blade's highest-selling release, producing the songs The Antichrist, Die by the Sword and Black Magic, which were played at Slayer's live shows regularly.
Tracklist:
1. Evil Has No Boundaries
2. The Antichrist
3. Die By The Sword
4. Fight Till Death
5. Metalstorm / Face the Slayer
6. Black Magic
7. Tormentor
8. The Final Command
9. Crionics
10. Show No Mercy
About this product: this reissue is available on CD and LP formats.
The LP is the Indie Store Exclusive pressing on orange/red melt vinyl.