When Slayer first unleashed its violent strain of Thrash upon the Hessian public, there was a feeling that perhaps they were too extreme, that perhaps metal had been taken too far. They had created a fearful precedent for Hardcore music. The crushing level of distortion and speed Slayer produced was like a dense downpour of razorblades. Their complete immersion in horror, violence, and darkness equaled the sonic assault they committed with each track. Though metal eventually became ...  [+]