Conversation so far:
What was Slayer's greatest accomplishment from 1988-1993?
South of Heaven received mixed responses from both fans and critics, although it was Slayer's most commercially successful release at the time.
What controversy was mentioned during this time?
AllMusic citing the album as "disturbing and powerful," and Kim Nelly of Rolling Stone calling it "genuinely offensive satanic drivel..

Question: Did their popularity grow as much as other metal bands?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Slayer's popularity grow as much as other metal bands?