What makes God of Thunder by White Zombie notable?

This album helped to cement White Zombie's place in the burgeoning groove metal scene of the late '80s, earning critical acclaim for its innovative sound. It also foreshadowed their later mainstream success with albums like 'La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume One', paving the way for a new wave of industrial metal. Released as White Zombie's debut EP, 'God of Thunder' marked the band's entry into the music scene in 1989. At this point, they were still establishing their identity, following a series of local gigs that had gained them attention in the underground metal circuit.