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What was Slayer's greatest accomplishment from 1988-1993?
Released in July 1988, South of Heaven received mixed responses, although it was Slayer's most commercially successful release at the time, debuting at number 57 on the Billboard 200.
What controversy was mentioned during Slayer's South of Heaven release?
Press response to the album was mixed, with 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?