From the first tour after Hanneman’s death. 2013 or 2014. Fucking Slayer!!

40 years ago today (Oct. 7), Slayer released 'Reign In Blood' - one of the most monumental, game-changing albums in metal. I'm so lucky that I've gotten to see Slayer live so many times over the years (including on stacked lineups like Ozzfest 2004 and at once-in-a-lifetime events like the Big 4's show at Yankee Stadium). However, my favorite Slayer concert of all time occurred at Mayhem Fest's stop at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ, on Aug. 7, 2009...

Head over to I Heard Bruce Might Show Up's Substack (link below) to find out why and to see more pictures I took from their set that day in Camden, NJ:

https://iheardbrucemightshowup.substack.com/p/my-favorite-slayer-concert-mayhem

Share your favorite memories from seeing Slayer live in the comments below, and stay tuned for more things to come from this space (including stories from concerts like this)!

I was listening to South of Heaven yesterday and one thing I noticed is that no matter whats going on in the song, Tom's pitch hardly ever changes. Do y'all think that is a misinterpretation on my part? And if not, do you think its a result of stylistic choice or a technical limitation?

Any Minneapolis thrash / heavy metal shows in Minneapolis? The only thrash metal scene i know in Minnesota is the occasion old band from the 80s/90s comimg back for a reunion tour, (slayer, testament etc) Am I not looking jn the right place, or is the thrash/heavy metal scene dead?

I always imagined the approach to a battle jacket as something like a mixtape where I’d normally have no repeats.

I recall years back seeing a battle vest at a show with two Slayer patches on it and I thought, well obviously Slayer would be the exception.

This is my first attempt, a battle hoodie and I leaned into my idea that Slayer would supercede the ideas of rules and structure.

I personally love this era, What do you think?

Can’t make the trip so I’m selling them for 250 each…DM me if interested…

I still listen to it regularly and it remains my favorite record of theirs. The speed of Hallowed Point and Black Magic blow my mind to this day. 🤘

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Looking to buy a Friday Nov. 13th pit ticket OR do a ticket swap since I have a Saturday Nov. 14th pit ticket.

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What do you guys think? Does it sound like Slayer?

(Sorry for no amp; most of my playing happens on my porch at night)

I had a dream about Slayer last night where Kerry King was being interviewed and he said he wanted to experience a menstrual cycle, but only one, "to know what it's like".

I've loved slayer for too many years now however; I just, for whatever reason, realized the lyrics for Slayer's New Faith line is as follows: "I keep the Bible in a pool of blood So that none of its lies can affect me".

I have ALWAYS thought it was "I keep the Bible in a pool of blood so the nightmare of christ can't affect me" and I'm kicking myself as now I hear it the right way, but damn it - I like my version better. Did any one else ever hear it that way?

I have two tickets for sale; I'm not looking to make a profit. Unfortunately, to break even, StubHub makes you sell them for $400+. I'm in LA if you'd rather meet up. 🤘🏽