Slayer - The early days of SLAYER (mini-documentary 2004)

*Interview with each member about band's early days
Tom Araya:Bass/Vocals
Kerry King:Guitars
Jeff Hanneman:Guitars
Dave Lombardo:Drums
*uploaded from an official DVD
tag:Slayer, Tom Araya, Kerry King, Jeff Hanneman, Dave Lombardo, interview, The ealy days of Slayer, mini-documentary, Augusta civic center, official DVD, live video, music video

[@Joac1193]

Dave in the end: "I don't think there will ever be a farewell tour". Well, damn...

[@Whocareswins17]

Get out and see it if you can. May not be the real Slayer, but you're gonna be pissed at yourself if you don't do it. Just my $3.

[@maddiew1948]

I was JUST about to say the same thing. This will be my first and last slayer concert :c at least I get to see them at least once

[@rafasolisOSDM]

Yup me too! I love slayer but I’ve never seen em live, this this will also be my first and only time. I can’t wait

[@mkel1572]

You guys are lucky, i never got to see slayer live :'(

[@tony-vq4dy]

@@mkel1572 same😭

[@basserman]

The big 4 Slayer - Heaviest Metallica - Most Melodic Megadeth - Most technical Anthrax - Most Experimental Whether you like one or hate the other three they all are amazing metal bands. (My fav is Slayer)

[@BAlvn-yr6ej]

Metallica was really more technical than Megadeth...listen to "the black album" on about 3 hits of acid sometime and you will recognize their incredible depth and talent. No, I don't like all their stuff, but they have immense talent.

[@Whocareswins17]

B. Alvn I want some of your acid then.

[@BAlvn-yr6ej]

me too...its been a long time since i had some. but when i get some, the black album will be the first thing i listen to...after that, "are you experienced" and then "dark side of the moon" followed by "fly by night" by Rush, and maybe (if i can still crawl over to the record player) some early Sabbath....Paranoid is a great acid album. man, do i miss those days (the days i had a regular supply of LSD....... Legalize it.

[@Whocareswins17]

B. Alvn I'm more into Dog Fashion Disco and Eagles Of Death Metal when I trip. But Rush....yeah, I like Rush. 2112 and Fly By Night. Owwwww!

[@BAlvn-yr6ej]

oh yes, 2112 was a great LP, and Caress of Steel, and Moving Pictures was also excellent...and the first album...i pretty much like all their stuff up to Grace Under Pressure, but after that I lost interest and they got too "artsy" in my opinion...I saw them 3 or 4 times in the 80s...a little late but they did play a fair amount of their earlier catalog in the shows still. They are a great live band. Ever seen them? I've never heard of Dog Fashion Disco...what songs or albums would you recommend?

[@dkyelak]

Jeff always wanted the blood rain. When the time came he missed the spot- classic Spinal Tap moment lol!

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

I'm really happy we have the Japanese subtitles so I know what's going on.

[@94masterofpuppets]

15:07 Dave: I don't think there will ever be a Slayer farewell tour. Well.... 14 years later except minus you and jeff. Rip jeff

[@jacktv6363]

“I don’t think there will ever be a slayer farewell tour”

[@punman5392]

Everyone else in the band: "Yeah for me it's all about the music and the band and the connection with the fans blah blah blah" Tom Araya: "Yeah whatever. I don't pay attention"

[@doubledont4949]

Matt Bowen he's real as fuck lol he doesn't try to act like a metal elitist

[@davidian2.024]

Tom rules lol 😂

[@bardoface]

Tom had no taste or sense for the genre apparently but ended up being perfect for Slayer and is one of the best metal singers ever. Similarl to Joey Belladonna, who was a Steve Perry listening dude who wasn’t into metal at all.

[@jaybird2931]

"They had a particular darkness that had a strange sound. You knew that it was Slayer you couldn't mistake it with any another band." -Dave Lombardo

[@andrewbecker3700]

Lost track of the times i saw them live, but can honestly say they always put on great concerts. Glad they called it on their terms, and let it be, for Jeff.

[@dkyelak]

Jeff's idea and he missed the spot when it counted. Priceless- Very Spinal Tap! RIP Jeff.

[@PureMetalBanzai]

I remember being at a Slayer show at the Thomas and Mack Center in Vegas, mmm early 90's, I saw a chick get blasted with an elbow, broken nose, laugh manically and jump right back in the pit . Epic

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Tim Ogrady yeah i went to a show that tour in San Diego. Alice in Chains was pretty much ignored, i was in the parking lot getting hammered when they were on. I regret that now. It was Chains, then Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth headlined that night. Was awesome

[@MisterMetalFan666]

Tim Ogrady Pretty sure that tour was Clash of the Titian's.

[@bradleymiller6274]

Metal Fan Dave Yes, it was the Titans tour. Saw them at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. Yeah, man!

[@peteormond3565]

+Metal Fan Dave it was the Clash of the Titans, I saw the show in Toronto, Slayer closed the show...unbelievable!

[@Williameagleblanket]

Ryoji Kitomi I was at that show too. \m/

[@deathailsatan]

Yeah, wtf ! Slayer is the only one of the big four who didn't get a behind the music episode. Thats cause they refused to conform and give in to the record company & mass media's demands. Fuck that shit, the man could not keep them down. If you know metal, you know who Slayer is. No matter if you like them or not. \m/

[@MarkBoyd]

I love Slayer. I believe in God...and I love Slayer. They are just the extreme edge. Viva Slayer.

[@chirag7079]

I can say the same

[@alfonspekala]

LoL so you haven’t heard about gorgoroth yeah ?

[@Yourmothershouse34]

" I believe in god" dude who gives a flying fuck

[@dextervortexsungte5348]

@@alfonspekala gorgoroth are lame fart

[@nachomagallanico]

I'm an atheist, I don't believe in god, neither in satan, but I love slayer. Amazing how the love for a band can gather such a diverse crowd

[@steveminshew6906]

Great documentary of one of the greatest Metal bands of all time....nice work.

[@texaslocoman1]

Been Slaytanic for 25 years now

[@toddmitchell6362]

I saw slayer in 85 best hour and a half of my life lol

[@DharynSimmerX]

Awe Hanneman is such a lovely guy, can't wait to die just to join him and the gone great musician on the other side.

[@Misfit3755]

Damn it i just wish there was a full behind the music of them. Seems like every other bands has one

[@TheLordGoat]

Jeff is reigning now! RIP

[@claytonschiller8664]

maybe but look on you tube at famous guitar player in hell scary shit kind of makes a guy wonder

[@kencoakley3959]

The first time I saw Slayer was 12/6/86 ar The Channel in South Boston the last time I saw them was in 1991 at the same venue and saw them countless times in between. And one constant in those yeats that still remains today is the loyalty of the fans. I remember in 1987 I went to see local (Boston) band Wargasm. In between Meliah Rage and Wargasm's set the DJ played "Angel Of Death". When the song started everybody was slam dancing. Mid way through the song I felt a force hit me in my jaw and I hit the ground. A couple of kids pulled me out. I thought it was overzealous fans hitting me accidentally. It turns out that I was sucker punched by a bouncer. All the slamdancers started to charge against the bouncers because of what happened to me. I haven't seen Slayer live in 30 years and I regret that there was a Slayer farewell tour and that I didn't go to pay my final respects, to show some gratitude for all the great music over the years.

[@R0cknrbyn]

Anyone else here after they announced their farewell tour?

[@kozmo617]

Saw them in Portland OR in 2010. One of the greatest shows I've ever been to.

[@xxzackxx666]

i was at that show in maine! i was 11 years old and got to witness slayer rain blood

[@SteffeN_85]

Slayer's music is like beer, it's an acquired taste..

[@Gurra88]

I'm drinking beer right now watching this

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

I don'[t know why i even bother watching Slayer any more,the way the treated Dave is an absolute fucking disgrace.

[@superste533]

saw them last night and didn't leave the mosh pit all night, im brusied and battered and had a bloody nose all night too but I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. absolutely fucking amazing band and awesome show

[@mrawesome2742]

My very first concert was SLAYER, biohazard and Machine Head. I’ll never forget it.

[@Coloradgrowbro]

i love slayer but im more of a stay at home and jam headphones fan

[@caza_arte9266]

In this days you are an example for people🤘

[@Coloradgrowbro]

@@caza_arte9266 😂 very true!

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

15:33?? That time came a while back dude. Slayer without Jeff and Dave? Time to close up shop!!

[@Dismembered_Threads]

“I don’t think there will be a slayer farewell tour”- well looks like there one know and it will be my first and last time seeing them

[@xtraflo]

I know it sucks for Slayer's success - but it's cool that they never had any Radio Play...They've never been sell-outs.

[@fdprado]

Curiously, I once listened to a Slayer song on the radio, here in Argentina.

[@sabertoothrobot]

Slayer pit is no joke. Saw them at Club Eastbrook in Grand Rapids, Michigan in '94, brutal fists and elbows. Floor was slippery as fuck and someone crowd surfing kicked me in the face with a filthy combat boot. My ears rang for two solid weeks, hearing damage but totally worth it.

[@tylerpercell2873]

“I don’t think there will ever be a slayer farewell tour” if only that were true dave

[@mistertitanic]

I wish they told the story about how Tom ended up playing bass. I think it's fucking awesome when the vocalist is also the bassist.

[@christianolivera3286]

correct me if im wrong but i think tom played bass in other bands n then joined slayer as the vocalist/bassist

[@david_handlebar]

lookup Primus

[@LythranaNirinath]

I'll never forget the first time I saw them live. It was like living in a dream. And there was no voice left after the show was over! Slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dannymontoya1235]

86' Olympic Auditorium 88' Hollywood Paladium 94' Shrine ExpoCenter? 09' West Texas Amphitheater. Fucking Slayer!!

[@tz88ss32vb]

Jeff Hanneman-RIP!!!!! Only Jeff Hanneman Slayer is real...

[@marklawless8829]

Show no mercy and Hell Awaits my favourite ever.

[@Bliss-bd9zp]

I was 14 in 1984 when I went to see SLAYER. I had spent hours bleaching upside down crosses allover my Jordache jeans to wear to the concert. Those jeans made me famous at the show, but quite infamous when I wore them to school. Lol

[@rgluna70]

Jeff and Dave gave SLAYER the edge they needed RIP JEFF

[@jayvids4u]

R.I.P JEFF

[@11DNA11]

Funny thing about Jeff saying that he's gonna have a hardon when the blood rains down :D He missed his mark on that :D

[@amos29455]

15:07 "I don't think there'll ever be a Slayer Farewell tour" well..... :(

[@zuggascampy8175]

I've seen Slayer about 8 times. I saw them at the War at the Warfield too. I've cracked the same 2 ribs twice at their show, broke my nose, got my tooth knocked out, broke my foot, found a tooth in my head at the end of a show, and busted my cheekbone allllll in the pit. Would still go see them again.

[@jamesp1998]

That's metal as fuck!

[@SecretWeapon62578]

Zugga Scampy Wait... found a tooth IN your head? What???

[@WillGorillion]

RIP Jeff Hanneman ⚡️⚡️ \o

[@lastwordindicator]

Just the other day I came across my old biker leather with the denim vest covered in all of the thrash metal patches, chains and iron crosses from back in the day. Among all the Metallica, S.O.D. and D.R.I. patches, the one that's at the top just across the back of the shoulders is of'course SLAYER.

[@nickfuller20]

That Read between the lies riff at the beginning is killer!! Hopefully there is a Farewell tour part 2 coming soon!!

[@MichaelSkelton]

Wonder if Jeff and Tom flipped a coin to see which one would play on the side Kerry wore his spike armband.

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Hahaha

[@warriorv9359]

never really too much about slayer, but i got a lot respect for em, they been around for long time and therye still kicking ass so theyre u go

[@13spiders]

Watching in 2018. Just bought tickets to the Slayer farewell show. Ironic.

[@vladdrakul7851]

*'THE BIG FOUR!'* Jeff, Tom, Kerry AND DAVE!

[@68weav]

"Altar Of Sacrafice/Jesus Saves" classic Slayer shit. Gets me the fuck going!

[@davidleimbach2153]

minor threat was from DC... not SoCal...

[@shakey27]

and DRI was from Texas

[@jote212]

David Leimbach they prob toured in Cali waay more than dc.

[@kevinmitchell4778]

thnk u, dri is from texas and bay area

[@sikostadis2831]

Funny at 15:09, Dave said, “I don’t think there will ever be a slayer farewell tour” I’ll be in the pit for that show, can’t fuckin wait 🤘🤘🤘go out with a bang guys

[@austincutty4548]

Metallica is the most successful but slayer is awesome.. despite the fact alot of their songs sound alike

[@TheLeader664]

+austin cutty no shit they're part of the big 4

[@brianpalmateer3404]

+austin cutty ya but Metallica went GAY after And Justice For All

[@austincutty4548]

eduardo ramirez I meant slayer songs all sound the same

[@austincutty4548]

They are very similar

[@austincutty4548]

I'm 18

[@Redflowers9]

"Sorry for not thinking you were real" lol

[@lanuiensanen9614]

Okay,i read the whole comments.Slayer \\M// RIP Jeff.!

[@nickcapitano9588]

heaviest riffs an solos ever never gets boring love slayer never seen a bad show by them

[@pur3xcheesey196]

"I don't think there will ever be a slayer Farwell tour"..... 2018 and it's here.. sigh..

[@svenred6eard757]

Cool to hear and see Hamneman

[@MannyHubbardMusic]

Its interesting 15:08 when Dave Lombardo says there will never be a farewell tour yet here they are 2018 on their final tour

[@azdrummer1]

RIP Hannemann

[@claytonjohns6760]

Sure miss ya Jeff! Fucking Love Slayer!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrSmith-ke1hb]

Love SLAYER but im stuck in reign in blood thru divine, couple songs after but for most part cant listen to new stuff, dunno why. Almost like metallica after black album, just without slayer turning wuss to explain it

[@P.h.i.l.65]

R.I.P.Jeff my Idol forever 🎸🤘🎸

[@SonyIsSheogorath]

tomorrow is fucking international SLAYER-DAY fuckers, lets blast fucking SLAYER

[@ShanOakley]

That was fun to watch.

[@bjbeardse]

I still remember that day. September 11, 2001. I had been waiting for it since "God Hates Us All" was to be released... I guess he really did that day!

[@TheKorfish]

lol omg kerry talking about jeff with a shaved head oh the irony.

[@martyfriedman2672]

David Sadowski No kidding.

[@judasiscariot383]

5:00 Jeff explains why the material of the albums declined over the years...

[@SoUnDMaN831]

+Judas Iscariot I totally agree. Jeff wrote the best songs

[@mattdad8429]

1:58 I don't know why but that mental image of Kerry King just standing in his front yard, and the way Dave said it cracked me up. Like Dave Lombardo almost caught Kerry King watering his moms flowerbed or something. Like "Get outta here, Dave, I'm doing metal shit." Just all curt and defensive like Kerry gets. "Why you driving by my house, you gay or something? You wanna be my boyfriend?" Dave's like "god damn". lol I dunno. I dunno where I'm going with this.

[@TheMSLane073]

got my nose busted twice both at slayer in Detroit.

[@collo121]

seen Slayer like 10 times never once been bloody! Going to see them in the St Paul next week! RIP Jeff

[@mistertitanic]

I was at that same show too!

[@SallyStangler]

I lost my shoe and I wasn't even aware that I had a gash in my leg. Best day ever

[@romusromulus]

in Istanbul 98 one of the front pit kid's jaw fricking dislocated

[@duanedrummond2685]

Can't wait for their 15 year Vegas run...

[@jefferyfromsouthernmaine2482]

@0:02 highway sign that says North Maine.. my home state that is very cool

[@hansgrueber8169]

"The opening act is preventing Slayer from doing a longer set!!!, lets throw poop at them!!" Every Slayer fan ever...

[@Jezza-m5k]

Slayer rules! Nuff said! The BigThree... Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica. Anthrax? Never understood why some considered/consider them to be in the same league!

[@higler.]

1:49 LMAO is that a classy way of saying you delivered pizzas for Pizza Hut?

[@flashcloud666]

All pizza is Pizza hut?

[@higler.]

"Delivery Pizza Company" is a very bizzare/odd way of saying you deliver pizzas. That's all.

[@Mindrex327]

Maybe it is!

[@raiospartaonick]

The part where Dave says, I think there will never be a farewell tour! It's happening :(

[@laredobudsmoka]

Joey jordison in the background 👀 12:08

[@SchnellVITALVINYLVLOG]

Come on Kerry Minor Threat was DC HxC and you should know this. Big difference between East Coast and LA HxC sound in this time period.

[@jesseanderson5869]

Best Slayer Albums: Show no Mercy, Hell Awaits, Rein in Blood, Seasons in the Abyss, Undisputed Attitude. The rest...

[@arvindshastry1178]

South of Heaven is also great

[@TY-kc3st]

The early days would be early 80s (they formed in 1981). First three albums were mind-blowingly heavy and intense: Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits, Reign in Blood. I know they did several after that but for me those first there are their best, and also among the best dozen metal/thrash albums of all time.

[@acdcking1234]

Favorite slayer album is show no mercy 🤘

[@TY-kc3st]

"Die by the sword!"

[@jeffandhoudini9460]

July 6 2006 Seattle 😎 🍻

[@RVCAXD]

Funny how Jeff says “unless god forbid god forbid, if something goes wrong” and then he missed the blood! Lol 😝

[@reasonrally6658]

To hear Jeff Hanneman take the whole God, Hell and death with a grain of salt and humor helps me out because I was into religion thinking it was real and not a 14th century man made fear based ignorant myth..so thank you Jeff R.I.P.

[@Bobaman5400]

RIP Jeff

[@naveedhashmimusic]

Rest in peace Jeff

[@DNME87]

BEST BAND EVER!

[@iheartbong]

God uses Slayer to let people know why they are going to Hell.

[@trstenik100]

Do you really believe that shit? Heaven, Hell, god, devil etc... You do realize it's the 21st century and that's bronze-age mythology, do you?

[@BlEaDmAsT3R]

trstenik100 Are you srsly shitting me right now.

[@megaduck7965]

HELLL AWWWAAAAIIIITTTTSSSSS !!!!!

[@thesatanist7538]

God is something made up for the weak who are not strong enough to get through life, so they have to believe in there God.

[@pkj77]

Dave: i dont ever thing Slyer will do a farewell tour..well its happening right now

[@keenelindsay2504]

I really hope Slayer plans on throwing the best show they ever done this year in Mansfield Mass I hope they play like a lot of their kickass older music fuck yeah freak out in the mosh pit and I hope Slayer freaks the fuck out on stage yeah yeeeaaaaaaah🤘

[@joeprobst7662]

I saw them once here in Pgh it was clash of the titans like 91 I think.i was 14, my gram an mum an younger brother an sister had to come too.my gram said she liked slayer the best11

[@ionutghimpu1924]

SLAYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!

[@josephgrubb1105]

Miss you Jeff rip

[@christopherlabaume9847]

That is debatable, Diabolus En Musica was a damn good record!

[@MrSimondaniel3]

i never saw that blood rain .. pretty sick, + then you're trying to play guitar covered in blood

[@12131AllDay]

Slayer fans are the shit 🤘🏻

[@robgoren8628]

4:44 You're welcome.

[@elijahlovell4210]

Robgoren Thank you brother