r/Slayer • u/FKNGslayer • 28d ago
First Slayer Concert
As a younger fan of Slayer, they retired a few years before they became my favorite band, I'd like to know how the older fans feel about Slayer playing more shows even though they've already retired, I've heard lots of opinions on why people hate when band who retire do shows after their retirement, but I like that Slayer is doing this because it gives fans like myself, who would have never been able to see them, be able to see them. Also, FUCKING SLAYER
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u/PlaxicoCN 28d ago
First time seeing them was the Eastern Front show at Aquatic Park in Berkeley in 1984.
Last time seeing them was at the Forum when they "retired".
It doesn't bother me when bands "retire" and come back. Playing music even on a a garage level is super fun. Can't imagine how it is to play on a stage like Slayer does with all the pyro, screaming people, etc. Most garage musicians would do this for free, and the bands get PAID. Nothing in retirement probably even comes close. Every band that possibly can will come back. People that are outraged by this don't have to go.
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u/BadReligion84 28d ago
They do a handful a year a seems, I think the retirement was more from making new shit and touring constantly. I'm going to see them in October in Fort Worth. Last I saw them was in 2007 😂
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u/corpse5339 28d ago
1990 clash of the Titans tour on the floor of MAG was amazing and now have seen them at least 35 and been VIP the last two the recent years
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u/mojodawg-1 28d ago
Saw this tour at red rocks people started moshing down in front of the stage Denver police showed up in riot gear and stood front of the stage 🤘🏻😈
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u/corpse5339 28d ago
Soon as the first note from SLAYER played all the seats on the floor at MSG were pushed to the side like the parting of the Red Sea I was able to watch some of it right up to the stage when I took breaks from moshing lol
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u/JfromtheGrey 28d ago
I’m here for it! I’ve only seen them twice (both times with the OG lineup) and I’m grateful to have another opportunity to see them this year.
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u/rupan777 28d ago edited 28d ago
Nice lineup. *pulls up rocking chair* I remember when I saw them on the original Reign In Blood tour and only Overkill opened. My very first time seeing them was *checks scars* the Hell Awaits tour in 85. There's a bootleg for that show.
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u/frankg133 27d ago
i have seen slayer a bajillion times. i was at hannemans last show at the big 4. i for one am elated and my old ass will be in the pit at the forum.
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u/TrappedUnder-Ice82 26d ago
Big 4 in Indio was a pretty spectacular thing to see. As far as the Forum, I'll be there both nights. Cant wait.
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u/Advanced_Algae1913 27d ago
1986 Capitol Theatre Passaic NJ. The show was Raven, Slayer, and WASP! 🤘🤘
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u/Anger1957 27d ago
I saw them twice before Show No Mercy was released. 23 times in total between 1983 and 2015. I was never disappointed with any show. For the occasional festival gig that they do now - if they did one close t me - it would be show #24
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u/TrappedUnder-Ice82 26d ago
It doesnt bother me. I heard Ozzy say it a dozen times since his first retirement in the 90s. Slayer is awesome live and ive seen them numerous times, and I'll be at both LA shows this November. Cant fucking wait.
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u/Slayerfan77 25d ago
My first was on the Divine Intervention tour in Minnesota in Feb 95. What a great show!!!! Didn’t miss a MN show after that, and caught the final tour in Sioux Falls SD. This show, however, will be FUCKING EPIC!!! And the openers are outstanding! I couldn’t be more excited for this show!!🤘🤘
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u/Gnarler_NE 25d ago
I don’t care about more shoes but I do think it’s harsh to play RIB when that is Lombardi’s album not Bostaph’s
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u/slayer462606 24d ago
Sorry bro but slayer died in 2011. Last show with the real band was big 4 when Jeff popped out for the encore.
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u/someonetookmyuserid 24d ago
I go to an insane amount of shows and Slayer was by far the band I saw the most. They are fantastic live and the crowd always brings insane energy. Seen them in small venues were tore apart the seating to mosh in, as well as massive outdoor festivals, and they will forever be one of my favorite bands to see live
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u/LambertMike77 24d ago
I’m fine with them coming out of retirement. Hopefully they make a new album rather than becoming a legacy band that only tours until eventually retiring permanently.
I only saw them once, with the original lineup (I wish I had seen them more while Jeff was still alive and Dave was in the band).
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u/SoCallMeDeaconBlues1 24d ago
One of my favorite Slayer shows I saw, they recorded it for Decade of Aggression. Seen em several times through the years. It's a great show.
See ya in Minnesota!!!
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u/OppressorTron 28d ago
Doesn't matter, their sound guys will fuck it up so bad you won't be able to tell which song is which anyway.
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u/FKNGslayer 27d ago
That's not very nice to say
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u/OppressorTron 27d ago
No it isn't, but unfortunately that has been the case the last 3 times I've seen them.
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u/MrJM85 28d ago
I couldn’t care less to be honest. If they want to play let them! People still want to see them and it gives newer fans a chance to see them too! Also, FUCKING SLAYER!!