Recorded in 1983 and released in 1984, Live Undead captures Slayer at a nascent, yet already ferocious, stage in their career. This release predates the breakthrough of Reign in Blood by two years, showcasing a rawer, less produced sound.
- The album was recorded live at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles on August 26, 1983.
- Live Undead was released by Metal Blade Records, a label that would go on to release many other notable thrash albums.
- The album was rushed out by their label to capitalize on the band's growing popularity, despite Slayer's own reservations about its sound quality.
Slayer is a Grammy-winning American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981. They are one of the "big four" thrash bands, known for their aggressive, fast sound and dark lyrical themes. While Live Undead was released in 1984, it was recorded in 1983. The band were soon to release "H segera" which would cement their place in thrash history.
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