Slayer: The Seat Cushion Riot

Slayer shows are legendary for their brutality. Current Slayer concerts are fun but things were different in the early days. Crowds were passionate to the point of being crazed. Sometimes this passion could get out of hand, leading to bodily harm and property damage. Word of Slayer riots first came to me in 1990. To promote the upcoming release of Seasons in the Abyss, Slayer booked a small club tour. Billed as “A Week in the Abyss,” the band previewed new tracks along with fan favorites. I was too young…

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