Just starting a general Slayer thread rather than open up individual ones for every piece of gossip.
I see Holt has had to bail the Slayer Tour early as a family member is ill.
https://www.loudersound.com/news/gary-holt-leaves-slayer-tour-machine-head-ex-phil-demmel-steps-in
Have to say wouldn't have put Phil Demmel as an obvious replacement.
Demmel is a decent player, despite the MH years. There are no obvious candidate, really. Who would be more suitable?
Yeah I guess. Thought Pat O Brien slotted in nicely before.
I remember watching live footage from when Pat O'Brien was standing in, he looked like he could play Slayer's stuff in his sleep. Must have been the most relaxing gigs he's played.
I read an interview where he said it was incredibly daunting actually. He ended up practicing overnight without sleep according to Dave Lombardo. Totally different bands dynamically, of course Pat can play but Slayer is a different beast altogether.
Speaking of which, other than looking a little nervous Phil did alright last night, footage of Hell Awaits online looks tight.
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/legendary-slayer-cover-artist-larry-carroll-dead-at-65/
It's an odd one but as the years pass I am only beginning to realize that 'Hell Awaits' is clearly better than 'Reign..' or even 'Seasons..', despite being rough around the edges.
One of my favourite covers in metal. Suited the album to an absolute Tee, there'll never be anything like it again. Hail Caroller!
@leatherface Yeah an underrated record for sure. Not sure if it's because I've played the others to death and find extra value in it? But yeah the toughness and the long songs give great atmosphere to it.
Quote from: leatherface on May 24, 2019, 11:14:35 PM
It's an odd one but as the years pass I am only beginning to realize that 'Hell Awaits' is clearly better than 'Reign..' or even 'Seasons..', despite being rough around the edges.
Pure bollox. Reign in blood was groundbreaking in all aspects the first two while great were derivative .
Seasons is the worst of the first five lp and is fairly forgettable.
Quote from: leatherface on May 24, 2019, 11:14:35 PM
It's an odd one but as the years pass I am only beginning to realize that 'Hell Awaits' is clearly better than 'Reign..' or even 'Seasons..', despite being rough around the edges.
Nnnoooooo, the production is utterly impotent, awful sounding record.
I just can't listen to it, compared to power and ferocity of Reign in Blood it is total weak sauce. Sounds like an okay garage band.
For me I always wished the poor sounding albums of the 80s were better sonically. Like Darkness descends is a great album but to me it could be way better if the mix wasn't so shite. I'm not saying an Andy sneap sound but something a bit clearer. Hell Awaits to me falls into this bracket. I know people will say that can be part of its charm but not for me.
Throwing my hat in for Hell Awaits appreciation, class album. Love the rabid speed of the vocals and it still has a great traditional heavy metal feel to the music.
Yah, I knew my OP would annoy some people. I LOVE 'Reign..' and 'South..' and all those classic releases. Just heard them a million times already. No-one wants to talk about 'Hell Awaits' , which I already pointed out was rough sounding, I LIKE the production on it, proto death metal, grimy and grim. Great songs that aren't talked about much, 'Kill again' for example.
Hell Awaits was my 2nd most played Slayer LP during the 80's and early 90's, great album still although Show No Mercy is a fantastic slab of Heavy Metal.
Quote from: leatherface on May 24, 2019, 11:14:35 PM
It's an odd one but as the years pass I am only beginning to realize that 'Hell Awaits' is clearly better than 'Reign..' or even 'Seasons..', despite being rough around the edges.
Yeah definitely. Its the best Slayer album. Dark as fuck and has as much of a claim to being a death metal album as Seven Churches does. I would kill to hear Reign In Blood with a Hell Awaits production. Murky reverb filth.
As said, Hell Awaits doesn't need to sound like an Andy Sneap record, just not like the limp weed that is.
Show No Mercy and Haunting the Chapel both sound great.
Just stuck.on Decade of Aggression there..savagery. the live intrusion VHS was a constant throughout my teen years..just really glad I got to see them live with Hanneman and the whole lot. Hanneman threw me a can of Heineken and got a Kerry king plec that night, they were on absolute fire.
Decade and Live Intrusion are still staples for me, up there with the Metallica 89 show as how a live show should be done. Decade especially must rank as the best live album ever recorded. Love how they didn't dub anything on it, every fuck up left in there.
Watching Live Intrusion here..jesus what energy. The Divine Intervention tunes sound aggressive as fuck. A great album, they were on fire then. The myth makers will say their best days were behind them by that point..I completely disagree. They were different definitely, but Bostaph changed things up and added an different type of intensity to their sound. Love Bostaph and Lombardo equally so it´s not a comparison, he simply brought something new to the table...Killing Fields, the perfect soundtrack to a full scale riot :abbath: :abbath: :abbath:
edit: had forgotten the scene where the lad cuts Slayer into his arm..I remember attempting the same and getting as far as the first stroke before deciding it was best not to. I must have been an absolute mongo when I was 16 :laugh:
Live Undead and Decade are two absolute stormers. The energy from band and crowd on the Live Undead album! Would have loved to have been there, sounded insane.
I'm of the opinion that Divine Intervention is second only to Reign in Blood. Stormer of an album.
It must be one of the few records almost universally approved by fans yet ignored by the band.
Quote from: Ducky on June 01, 2019, 06:45:00 PM
I'm of the opinion that Divine Intervention is second only to Reign in Blood. Stormer of an album.
Never thought of it like that but now that you say it...
I bought it when it came out and it's the album I seem to always go for. It was also one of the first albums I bought on cd rather than cassette and the production just jumped out of my cd player.
Intense and aggressive, the serial killer and political lyrics seemed to really suit the sound that they had on the album. They had shed some of the more 'heavy metal' elements of their sound, there was more emphasis on chugging, an almost hardcore vibe to lots of it. Araya is about as aggressive as it gets..how he didn't blow his lungs out I'll.never know. It felt very 'right' at the time, Rodney King, OJ all that mad shit that was going on at the time. A class album
The other important thing is their peers were going for more commercial sounds, when you put Divine Intervention on you immediately sensed Slayer didn't give a fuck and had gone as heavy as possible, it worked for them too. Aside from Metallica they were the only ones to keep their major label status, and whilst they may not have had the taste of commercial reward that maybe a Megadeth has had they've retained a consistent fan base.
good point, the bigger bands had gone more melodic only to veer again shortly afterwards to try and catch that grunge/southern rock wave. Slayer wrote songs about lads cutting up men and women and police beatings and shortly after released Undisputed Attitude which kept the controversial/violent/political thing going. Was listening to it this morning..fast, aggressive, no fucks given
Quote from: Pedrito on June 04, 2019, 08:30:47 AM
Quote from: Ducky on June 01, 2019, 06:45:00 PM
I'm of the opinion that Divine Intervention is second only to Reign in Blood. Stormer of an album.
Never thought of it like that but now that you say it...
I bought it when it came out and it's the album I seem to always go for. It was also one of the first albums I bought on cd rather than cassette and the production just jumped out of my cd player.
Intense and aggressive, the serial killer and political lyrics seemed to really suit the sound that they had on the album. They had shed some of the more 'heavy metal' elements of their sound, there was more emphasis on chugging, an almost hardcore vibe to lots of it. Araya is about as aggressive as it gets..how he didn't blow his lungs out I'll.never know. It felt very 'right' at the time, Rodney King, OJ all that mad shit that was going on at the time. A class album
To borrow from the old MI Metallica thread - they sounded like they were still full of piss and vinegar. Bostaph was a man with a point to prove and he fucking did so, massively.
There's a nice mix of dynamics, some razor sharp, warp speed riffing and satisfying chugging too. It's a fairly succinct record too, doesn't outstay it's welcome. It's also my favourite production on any of their albums. It has presence but isn't super clean. There's a sloppiness to the sound that gives it a slight bang of DIY but they still play tight as fuck.
And regardless of what anyone thinks of King, he did write Dittohead, which is as subtle and direct as a steelcap to the balls, so he's alright in my book.
Quote from: Ducky on June 04, 2019, 05:29:22 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on June 04, 2019, 08:30:47 AM
Quote from: Ducky on June 01, 2019, 06:45:00 PM
I'm of the opinion that Divine Intervention is second only to Reign in Blood. Stormer of an album.
Never thought of it like that but now that you say it...
I bought it when it came out and it's the album I seem to always go for. It was also one of the first albums I bought on cd rather than cassette and the production just jumped out of my cd player.
Intense and aggressive, the serial killer and political lyrics seemed to really suit the sound that they had on the album. They had shed some of the more 'heavy metal' elements of their sound, there was more emphasis on chugging, an almost hardcore vibe to lots of it. Araya is about as aggressive as it gets..how he didn't blow his lungs out I'll.never know. It felt very 'right' at the time, Rodney King, OJ all that mad shit that was going on at the time. A class album
To borrow from the old MI Metallica thread - they sounded like they were still full of piss and vinegar. Bostaph was a man with a point to prove and he fucking did so, massively.
There's a nice mix of dynamics, some razor sharp, warp speed riffing and satisfying chugging too. It's a fairly succinct record too, doesn't outstay it's welcome. It's also my favourite production on any of their albums. It has presence but isn't super clean. There's a sloppiness to the sound that gives it a slight bang of DIY but they still play tight as fuck.
And regardless of what anyone thinks of King, he did write Dittohead, which is as subtle and direct as a steelcap to the balls, so he's alright in my book.
Funny, it's probably my favorite Slayer or at least my most listened to Slayer album yet I think it has some really dodgy production. Sounds like every song was mastered completely different to the last, guitars sound real low and the bass is nowhere. Not that bass is an instrument that stands out in thrash lol.
Seasons for me but tbh I would rarely listen to a full album of theirs anymore. Just my own playlist on spotify Aggressive Perfector, Chemical Warefare, Dittohead etc
I see Kerry's plecs on this run read "Reborn 2020"
Can only imagine what god awful brodudery awaits? Keep Holt/ Bostaph and have a Phil Anselmo type fronting?
Quote from: Cryptic Stench on June 17, 2019, 04:33:24 PM
I see Kerry's plecs on this run read "Reborn 2020"
Can only imagine what god awful brodudery awaits? Keep Holt/ Bostaph and have a Phil Anselmo type fronting?
is it likely he'll go with a few unknowns with his inevitable new band? Lads that will acquiesce to his every demand?
Yeah thought that but wouldn't be much of a draw unless he has a name fronting?
I'd say Holt would head back to Exodus but could see Phil Demmel sticking around. He's a decent enough name from his time in Machine Head, but not so big that King would let him have much say
Quote from: Trev on June 17, 2019, 08:18:16 PM
I'd say Holt would head back to Exodus but could see Phil Demmel sticking around. He's a decent enough name from his time in Machine Head, but not so big that King would let him have much say
This could happen too. Like the Kerry king all stars band in a similar vein to the metal masters stuff in the states is highly possible too
QuoteI'd say Holt would head back to Exodus
I'm not so sure, Holt might find it hard to give up the paycheck. Whilst he may not ever get anything as lucrative as Slayer, might be a better bet to stick with King and maybe juggle his activity with Exodus.
People bang on and on about Exodus, and as a fan I'm well aware of their legacy but the fact is they are not much of a draw. Look at Testament for example, Exodus wouldn't draw a fraction of what they'd do so it mightn't be as black and white as it seems.
Quote from: Slaughterday on May 26, 2019, 06:41:32 PM
Quote from: leatherface on May 24, 2019, 11:14:35 PM
It's an odd one but as the years pass I am only beginning to realize that 'Hell Awaits' is clearly better than 'Reign..' or even 'Seasons..', despite being rough around the edges.
Yeah definitely. Its the best Slayer album. Dark as fuck and has as much of a claim to being a death metal album as Seven Churches does. I would kill to hear Reign In Blood with a Hell Awaits production. Murky reverb filth.
Reign will always be my favourite because I got it at such a young age that it's part of my DNA now..but Hell Awaits is definitely their best for sure. The song "Hell Awaits" is their finest hour. Still such an evil sounding song years later.
Anyone here like 'Diabolus ..'? I gave it a listen recently after having avoided it like the plague upon advice and it didn't sound too bad, just going on the opening song 'Bitter Peace'. I don't know, sounded alright- guess I was expecting Limp Bizkit or something.
Quote from: leatherface on June 20, 2019, 10:25:14 PM
Anyone here like 'Diabolus ..'? I gave it a listen recently after having avoided it like the plague upon advice and it didn't sound too bad, just going on the opening song 'Bitter Peace'. I don't know, sounded alright- guess I was expecting Limp Bizkit or something.
First slayer album I ever bought so therefore I love it!! Bitter peace is classic fast Slayer-really wish I'd seen them play it live.
Quote from: Bogmetaller on June 20, 2019, 10:50:27 PM
Quote from: leatherface on June 20, 2019, 10:25:14 PM
Anyone here like 'Diabolus ..'? I gave it a listen recently after having avoided it like the plague upon advice and it didn't sound too bad, just going on the opening song 'Bitter Peace'. I don't know, sounded alright- guess I was expecting Limp Bizkit or something.
First slayer album I ever bought so therefore I love it!! Bitter peace is classic fast Slayer-really wish I'd seen them play it live.
Doesn't it have a terrible reputation though? Like it's the Slayer equivalent of 'St. Anger'?, I honestly avoided it until now, don't wish to repeat myself but it doesn't sound that bad at all.
Slayer fans hated it because they down tuned the guitars and stain of mind is nu metalish in its sound. Jeff even admitted himself that it was his attempt at replicating what was out there at the time.
Couple of good tracks on it,i actually like Stain of mind.
Don't let Bitter Peace change your perception of Diabolus - it's literally the only redeeming thing about it.
I don't think it's too bad! Yeah, one or two Ill ( love to hate) advised tracks on it but still like the bulk of it. Very little I could describe as Nu Metal, a lot of it is just different for them. I really like the slower creepier stuff on it, Wicked, Overt Enemy and In The Name Of God is Whopper! If downtuned guitar is not your thing fine, but the tones are great! Bostaphs performance is commendable too really creative and Araya gets a nod for the same thing, thought he pushed himself beyond his limitations on this one.
It's far better than Christ Illusion or Repentless for example. Two records where Slayer sunk to Deicide levels of embarrassment.
Caught them on the Diabolus tour by the by so got Bitter Peace ,Stain Of Mind, Deaths Head and Scrum!!
Scrum is a great song as well- but the lyrics are fucking shite. Kerry King writing about rugby? No thanks
Quote from: Cryptic Stench l
It's far better than Christ Illusion or Repentless for example. Two records where Slayer sunk to Deicide levels of embarrassment.
/quote]
Don't like both of those records at all and the video for Repentless is beyond cringe
Diabolus is a game of two half for me, first five or so songs are pretty enjoyable then it's time for 40 winks.
Had South of heaven on for the first time in a long while, probably my favourite Slayer album at this stage. Can't think of another thrash album where the drums so emphatically steal the show. Such a phenomenal performance on an outstanding album.
'Decade of Aggression' on now, great selection of material up until and including the 'Seasons of the Abyss' days
Quote from: Mr Moonlight on June 22, 2019, 06:29:35 PMHad South of heaven on for the first time in a long while, probably my favourite Slayer album at this stage. Can't think of another thrash album where the drums so emphatically steal the show. Such a phenomenal performance on an outstanding album.
Definitely my favourite and far superior to any of the preceding three. The best production they've ever had, particularly on the drums, heaviest they've ever sounded too.
The variety suits it, the slower and mid-paced tracks have that much more impact after the pure assault of RIB, but that said - Ghosts Of War could have been lifted from there no bother. Even the cover song is deadly.
Last dates announced there. Have to say the lineup is probably the weakest of the whole campaign
Primus
Ministry
Phil Anselmo and the Illegals
Primus would be my pick of the bunch but not sure about seeing them at a Slayer show???
Primus have an awful amount of shite released after the first few albums (post-Pork Soda, basically), though. I couldn't get excited about seeing them nowadays.
Apparently Anselmo and that shite band are doing Pantera sets for this run, that'll draw some people.
Ministry have been laughable for a while now. Rio Grande Blood was only passable, and they've been shit since.
Yeah Anselmo is in Laughable condition. Ministry are pure dirt.
Might fly over for the new york show - flights are only 320 return. Still don't think these will be their last shows though
No, they'll definitely stretch this out as long as they can. As bad as their relationship is now, I can see a Lombardo reunion on the cards at some stage. Money talks.
Doubt it lads. Araya is beyond done with it, Lombardo hasn't a hope of ever getting another cent from them. Slayer don't do sentimentality!
And besides Kings already dropping clues in respect to his brodude project for next year. Odds on Anselmo will sing.
I dont think they'll ever tour again and I can't see Lombardo being involved with them either but I think they will do the festival circuit in two or three years! The likes of Wacken and Hellfest etc etc.....
Quote from: Bogmetaller on July 10, 2019, 03:49:51 PM
I dont think they'll ever tour again and I can't see Lombardo being involved with them either but I think they will do the festival circuit in two or three years! The likes of Wacken and Hellfest etc etc.....
I'd say they'd have to give it a least five years before any pension top up shows, but I wouldn't be surprised if they never did more. Araya just seems sick of the whole thing
yeah Araya does seem well bored of the whole touring thing. Age catches up on us all!
At least K.King has the option to rekindle his love of Sum 41 might get another fantastic collaboration :laugh:
Might try to make the trip to one of the shows missed the last Slayer gig in my area last year because it was outdoor and Bolzer were playing the same night.
I want to see Phil and the illegals and Ministry are also currently playing songs from the land of rape and honey saw them last December and they played Stigmata, The Missing, Deity and Rape and honey (Which is my favourite Ministry track and I never thought I would hear it live).
This was going to be JJ Yeley's car in the NASCAR race tonight:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EBiXsMyU8AU9I9h?format=jpg&name=small)
Then the car showed up at the track, with PODS logos rather than Slayer on it.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ECGetVoW4AItMMV?format=jpg&name=small)
"Today, reportedly due to reactionary concerns from other long-time participating sponsors, Slayer has been pulled as the primary sponsor," the band said in a release.
Rick Ware Racing said its image and beliefs and those of its longtime partners did not align with Slayer's and that "there were no contracts or monetary transactions between either parties. As a team owner, we thought it would be best to forgo the partnership," the statement said. "RWR wishes nothing but the best to Slayer and their fans and wishes the band a successful Final World Tour."
Yeley's a guy who's basically done fuck all in his career, and this car would have trundled round in about 30th place all night, but it would have been cool to see it. Yet they kept the paint scheme. Fucking weak.
It's a shame. Their synergies seemed so aligned.
"It's exciting and awesome that Rick and the boys are wearing the Slayer banner making us a part of NASCAR history!" commented Tom Araya.
"NASCAR racing and Slayer have a lot in common. Both are extremely fast, intense and aggressive. I can think of nothing more rad than seeing the Slayer logo on Rick's car with JJ behind the wheel. I'm sure Disciples of everyone involved will be completely stoked on the bond between these two fierce entities!," commented Kerry King.
"I wholeheartedly endorse this product and or promotion " - Krusty the Clown.
Quote from: Cryptic Stench on August 18, 2019, 09:26:49 AM
"I wholeheartedly endorse this product and or promotion " - Krusty the Clown.
:laugh:
my thoughts exactly
Live album, Concert/Film Blu Ray announced
https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/shop/artikel/gruppen/51000.1.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=SLAYER&custom_artists=3400479#page-1
I didn't think they could come up with a worse title than Repentless but lo and behold...
I'll give this a go, they were bloody good in the Point last year.
There was no way Nuclear Blast were letting them go without squeezing out more stuff to sell, that said there seems to be enough here to make a purchase.
The action figures made me chuckle a bit. Tempted by the bed sheets lol.
Divine intervention 25 years old today. Where has the time gone? Not a perfect album but one that was important to me as it's probably their most ferocious in some respects. Remember being completely freaked by the artwork and some of the lyrics. That intro to killing fields still does it for me, such a well worked track, Bostaph's best outing on a Slayer record.
Yup, great album for time and place. I was a bit late for the reign/south of heaven/seasons releases so DI holds a special place. When I went back to older Slayer I didn't straight away appreciate Lombardo cos Bostaph was just phenomenonal on this. Luckily, came to realise Lombardo is just a different beast.
Great album. Their last essential album and bottom of their top 5 but a serious prospect. A bit thin in the production stakes but a solid thrash album. 3/5 for me.
'Killing Fields' is a very overlooked song, such a great buildup. 25 years ago this was a much listened to album for me, however nowadays I appreciate the earlier albums more. Tastes change I guess.
Quote from: leatherface on September 28, 2019, 12:57:13 AM
'Killing Fields' is a very overlooked song, such a great buildup. 25 years ago this was a much listened to album for me, however nowadays I appreciate the earlier albums more. Tastes change I guess.
Top five Slayer song for me - and the solo at the end is orgasmic. Pity they didn't have more solos like this instead of the wall of sound stuff they normally went for.
Apparently, they have sold $10m worth of merch on this farewell tour, so far. Every dollar moves Tom a little further away from having to do this ever again :laugh:
Quote from: Juggz on October 02, 2019, 08:20:05 AM
Apparently, they have sold $10m worth of merch on this farewell tour, so far. Every dollar moves Tom a little further away from having to do this ever again :laugh:
How much of that $10m would you say the venues taxed Juggz?
Quote from: Nixer on October 02, 2019, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: Juggz on October 02, 2019, 08:20:05 AM
Apparently, they have sold $10m worth of merch on this farewell tour, so far. Every dollar moves Tom a little further away from having to do this ever again :laugh:
How much of that $10m would you say the venues taxed Juggz?
Why would MW forum user Juggz be taxed? :-\
I was charged $2.38 for trying to think of a tax-based Slayer pun to reply with.
Quote from: Juggz on October 02, 2019, 04:03:18 PM
I was charged $2.38 for trying to think of a tax-based Slayer pun to reply with.
On special offer right now...
Metal Storm/Face the Payer.
Billing Fields.
Jesus Saves (on tax).
Angel of Debt.
Err, Disintegration/Free Money.
:abbath: :abbath: :abbath:
Quote from: Bogmetaller on September 28, 2019, 07:25:11 AM
Quote from: leatherface on September 28, 2019, 12:57:13 AM
'Killing Fields' is a very overlooked song, such a great buildup. 25 years ago this was a much listened to album for me, however nowadays I appreciate the earlier albums more. Tastes change I guess.
Top five Slayer song for me - and the solo at the end is orgasmic. Pity they didn't have more solos like this instead of the wall of sound stuff they normally went for.
An all time classic song. Pure unadulterated aggression. I used play it at full blast every morning before going to school in 5th year and my parents and teachers wondered why I was distracted and uniterested. The day could only go downhill after that massive high :laugh:
The Odeon in Waterford is showing the Repentless thing tomorrow, looks like Limerick also. It's possibly on elsewhere with other cinema chains? They were truly shit at Bloodstock touring this but it's seldom you get to hear this kind of music through a cinema soundsystem so I'm tempted to head along.
https://www.odeoncinemas.ie/films/slayer_the_repentless_killogy/18837/
Quote from: Juggz on November 05, 2019, 11:13:13 AM
The Odeon in Waterford is showing the Repentless thing tomorrow, looks like Limerick also. It's possibly on elsewhere with other cinema chains? They were truly shit at Bloodstock touring this but it's seldom you get to hear this kind of music through a cinema soundsystem so I'm tempted to head along.
https://www.odeoncinemas.ie/films/slayer_the_repentless_killogy/18837/
Pretty sure Cineworld on Parnell street and Vue in Liffey valley are showing it cover the Dublin heads. Cant say I give a shite about seeing the three music videos from repentless but the live footage should make it worthwhile! They nailed it when they came to the 3arena, they're one of those bands that just don't really work outdoors in my eyes
Going to see Slayer in MSG on Saturday - flying out from Dublin at half four in the evening Friday and landing at Dublin on Monday at quarter to four in the morning and then straight into work - had to see them one last time though!
Quote from: Bogmetaller on November 06, 2019, 04:33:30 PM
Going to see Slayer in MSG on Saturday - flying out from Dublin at half four in the evening Friday and landing at Dublin on Monday at quarter to four in the morning and then straight into work - had to see them one last time though!
I personally can't wait for the 'Farewell Farewell Tour' in 18 months time.
Quote from: Juggz on November 05, 2019, 11:13:13 AM
The Odeon in Waterford is showing the Repentless thing tomorrow, looks like Limerick also. It's possibly on elsewhere with other cinema chains? They were truly shit at Bloodstock touring this but it's seldom you get to hear this kind of music through a cinema soundsystem so I'm tempted to head along.
https://www.odeoncinemas.ie/films/slayer_the_repentless_killogy/18837/
How was the turn out for this, just out of curiosity (asks the guy trying to book a gig for his vaguely-metal-adjacent band in Waterford :laugh:)
It was absolutely pissing down when I left work and any enthusiasm I had for driving to Waterford drained out of me, sorry man :laugh:
That's OK. I was in Waterford and didn't bother my are.
Jesus Christ King is some prick.
Quote from: Bogmetaller on March 28, 2020, 01:18:59 PM
Jesus Christ King is some prick.
What did he do on you now petal?
Took down the photo cause it was too big - basically Johnny araya has been selling slayer pins/badges of the Eagle logo but instead of slayer it says later "LATER" - obviously in referring to their retirement. Araya put up a post on Instagram saying kerry Kings lawyers sent him a letter saying if he didn't stop selling them he'd be sued! He's Toms bro and was a slayer roadie since the 80s!!!!
Well he's right to protect his brand no? Yer man making money off of something he has contributed nothing to. King is totally in tbe right there.
Quote from: Pedrito on March 29, 2020, 12:29:54 AM
Well he's right to protect his brand no? Yer man making money off of something he has contributed nothing to. King is totally in tbe right there.
Ah goway - selling a badge at 20 dollars a pop for a band you worked for for 30 years and that your brother sang for? He isn't going to be making millions from it and at a time when roadies have no work do you honestly think Kerry Kings Bank balance is going to be affected? Interesting to note he had no problem with it until the band were officially retired- possibly didn't want to piss off Tom.
The thing with trademark law is you have to protect it in order to keep it. If Slayer don't take action, it opens the door for everyone to utilise it. No choice at all, really.
Quote from: Juggz on March 29, 2020, 11:41:21 AM
The thing with trademark law is you have to protect it in order to keep it. If Slayer don't take action, it opens the door for everyone to utilise it. No choice at all, really.
Slayer didn't take action - Kerry King did. That tells you all you need to know I think. But I get what you're saying but surely King could have explained that as a opposed to getting the lawyers involved. Then again maybe he did and it didn't work.......
Shit pin anyway
When they said not touring anymore they meant they will be touring anymore......
https://www.joe.co.uk/music/slayer-tour-uk-tickets-announcement-478042
Looks like they can't resist making the Sabbath thing more viable. Rumours more being added.
H has already said that they won't be playing here, in case anyone gets excited.
Yes, sorry should've clarified - more UK dates.
We're definitely retiring
We're only doing select shows, but not touring
We're going to do a small tour, but no new music
...
Well I've stuff written for a second solo album, but I might as well throw it out as Slayer
That was my prediction as soon as I heard about these shows. King's project will be folded into Slayer v.2 eventually.
A tired old script alright.
The percentages are funny. Gone down from 120% Or Snowballs chance in hell to 99, 98% etc
I'm surprised that they are playing overseas. I thought Tom's back was fucked and that he was retired from tours.
.
Quote from: Cailleach on March 04, 2025, 10:44:54 AMhttps://www.loudersound.com/news/slayer-announce-uk-shows-2025-amon-amarth-anthrax-mastodon-hatebreed-neckbreakker
Yeah, I can't see them announcing any gig here. I think I will head to London for this.
Quote from: Necro Red on March 04, 2025, 10:02:51 AMI'm surprised that they are playing overseas. I thought Tom's back was fucked and that he was retired from tours.
Rubbing dollar bills on your back is better than Deep Heat or Udder Mint ;D
Though it makes sense, if you are going to fly across the Atlantic for the Black Sabbath gig, you may as well top up the pension pot.
how much are they going to rinse people for this
How utterly uninspiring. Still less shit than KK.
I wonder have Tom and Kerry even spoke to each other at these reunion shows.
Theres just a wicked hunger for concerts around the world,you can't really blame any band theses days for apeing the hole out of it.
Some of these old guard bands weren't pulling some of the numbers they are pulling now when they were in the prime 30 plus years ago.Its fuckin mental.
Plus with Ghost off the road this year Rick Sales'd want a percentage coming from the rest of the roster to keep the accountants happy.
QuoteI wonder have Tom and Kerry even spoke to each other at these reunion shows
I'd say highly unlikely.
I suppose if I was a young lad and had never seen them this would be epic. Seen them so many times now and don't think I ever need to see them again. Best was them in the Ambassador with Mastodon supporting.
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on March 05, 2025, 07:03:36 AMQuoteI wonder have Tom and Kerry even spoke to each other at these reunion shows
I'd say highly unlikely.
If they did it was probably in the group text under "The Job" with all the banter of a Microsoft Teams meeting.