2. -From Leytonin East London (1975) -35 albums -14 studio albums -9 live albums -4 EPs -8 Compilations -Even after several lineup changes, Steve Harris still remains their bassist. (Founder, songwriter and director) -Received their highest success during the 80’s with albums like: “The Number of the Beast” 1982 “Peace of Mind” 1983 “Powerslave” 1984 “Life After Death” 1985 (Live album) “Somewhere in Time” 1986 “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son” 1988 Sold over 100 millions records worldwide. Has played live over 2000 shows to date.
3. Song: “Run To The Hills” Album: The Number of the Beast Year: 1982
6. -Formed in Los Angeles, California 1981 -Became renowned in the Thrash metal genre -Released albums in the 80’s -”Kill ‘Em All” 1983 -”Ride the Lightning” 1984 -” Master of Puppets” released in 1986 -gave them their biggest break. -”Garage Days Re-Revisited”1987 -”…And Justice For All” 1988 -Over 90 millions records sold worldwide, including 75 million in the US. -Has inspired and paved ways for future metal bands such as Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Machine Head, Mastodon, Chimaira and many others. -Lyrics focused more on military leaders, rage, insanity and drugs.
7. Song: “Ride the Lightning” (Title Track) Album: Ride the Lightning Year: 1984
8. Song: “Master of Puppets” (Title Track) Album: Master of Puppets Year: 1986
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10. Album “1984” became No.2 on the Billboard following Michael Jackson’s thriller
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12. -Huntington Park, California -Founders were Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King -Started off playing covers of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest songs. -Along with Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth, Slayer is credited as being the top four bands of thrash metal. -1986 got their big break with the song, “Reign in Blood” -Relies heavily on speed and aggression and using elements such as demonic images, religion and warfare to better express their style. -”Reign in Blood” did not receive airtime on the radio due to its graphic nature but somehow got #94 on the Billboards 200 in 1986.
