Slayer's journey is a study in calculated aggression. Their 1983 debut, Show No Mercy

: Widely considered their definitive masterpiece; available in 24-bit/192kHz high-res audio. South of Heaven (1988) : A slower, more atmospheric turn; available in 24-bit/192kHz Seasons in the Abyss (1990) : Balanced speed with atmosphere; available in Divine Intervention (1994) : The first album without original drummer Dave Lombardo. Undisputed Attitude (1996) : A punk cover album. Diabolus in Musica (1998)