Artist: Slayer
Title: Hell Awaits
Year: 1985
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Slayer is a pioneering thrash metal band from California, formed in 1981, and often cited as one of the “Big Four” of thrash alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Known for their aggressive sound and dark lyrical themes, Slayer released their debut album, *Show No Mercy*, in 1983, followed by influential works like *Reign in Blood*, *South of Heaven*, and *Seasons in the Abyss*. Key members over the years have included Tom Araya, Kerry King, Dave Lombardo, Gary Holt, and Paul Bostaph. The band saw notable commercial success with albums like *Christ Illusion* and received recognition such as their induction into the Kerrang! Hall of Fame. Their music sits comfortably alongside bands like Exodus, Testament, and Pantera, with a reputation for intense live shows and a lasting influence on the heavy metal scene.