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Show No Mercy is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on December 3, 1983. The album is characterized by its fast tempos, aggressive guitar riffs, and dark lyrical themes, laying the groundwork for the thrash metal genre. The album's sound is raw and energetic, showcasing the band's influences from heavy metal and hardcore punk. It has been praised for its intensity and is considered a classic in the genre, influencing countless bands in the years that followed.