![]() Kevin Reed, a friend of the band, set up the drums and lighting when touring with the band. "Evil Has No Boundaries" Gene Hoglan, later known as the drummer for bands like Dark Angel and Death, provided backing vocals on the song. Touring extensively promoting the album, the band brought close friends and family members along the trip, who helped backstage with lighting and sound. On recording the drums, Slagel wanted drummer Dave Lombardo to play without using cymbals due to the amount of noise they made, as he was unsure if he could siphon the noise out, which he eventually did. The album was self-financed by the savings of Tom Araya, who was employed as a respiratory therapist, and money borrowed from Kerry King's father. ![]() This appearance created underground buzz, which led to Slagel signing contract the band with Metal Blade Records. He met with the band backstage and asked them to participate on the upcoming Metal Massacre Volume III and the band agreed. While performing an Iron Maiden cover "Phantom of the Opera", the band was spotted by Brian Slagel who had recently founded Metal Blade Records. Slayer was the opening act for Bitch (2) at the Woodstock Club, L.A., performing eight songs (six of them covers). ![]() Originally released: 3rd December 1983 in the US by Metal blade Records. ![]()
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