KILBURNFLYER

I was always a bit of a snob when it came to Slayer - they weren't as good as Metallica or Megadeth in my book and they seemed to be a perpetual support band back in the day. But Slayer were a grower and the more I saw them the more I liked them. I think their Donnington show supporting Maiden in I think 92 was the turning point. Last nights show at Hammersmith was a really good example of what a good gig should be like. Good sound, plenty of volume (probably too much for supprot Trivium who I just don't seem to be able to get to like very much - they might grow but it has been a while and I remain unmoved) and a good solid setlist with minimal pauses between songs. They didn't play for too long - 80 mins max but they crammed a lot into the show. Angel of Death, South of Heaven, Raining Blood, Chemical Warfare, Dead Skin Mask were all in there from what I can recall with my ears still rining. Back for more tonight and I hope they will find room for expendable youth which is probably my favourite track. WE HAD JOY WE HAD FUN WE HAD SEASONS IN THE ABYSS - DID MAKE ME SMILE

KILBURNFLYER

Scorpions at Hammersmith. A great set including most of what I wanted to hear - Another piece of meat, Loving you Sunday morning, Blackout, Lovedrive and Ba boys running wild were particular highlights. Michael Schenker on for about half the set was good to see - ending with Doctor doctor was a joy. Sound was good but volume was too low. Not quite a sell out but good crowd. Uli Jon Roth in support was decent but a needs better material - he is clearly a gifted guitarist but not showing his best with current set list. Slayer next week will no doubt be louder.

Got tickets for AC/DC at O2 centre next year - yippee