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