[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Rdkopper

Not really. They pretty much followed the same path as Bon Jovi as far as their early album releases go. The difference is, Bon Jovi's first two albums had some modest successes as far as breaking into the Billboard 200 plus they were signed by a major label. Slayer's first two albums were basically just independent at that time. They were signed by a major label in '86 and that's what put them on the map.

But reality doesn't play a part here! Slayer's first album sold 20 000 units in the US, so they were a major influence!



No, really, Slayer couldn't have been an influence, I think that's clear even to DevilsSon. But the Stones were and are an influence, and also an influence that can be heard in the music, if you want to hear it. Not that an influence HAS to be heard, unlike DevillesSon likes to think.

Ice

[Rdkopper]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Slayer's first album sold 20 000 units in the US, so they were a major influence!



Ice

20,000 units to date. Back in '83 it probably sold 100 copies. You couldn't even purchase the album in major record stores, just select ones.

Metallica's the band that allowed "thrash metal" to be somewhat mainstream. It had a strong underground following so when Metallica made it, others followed... but that's a whole other subject