SLAYER - Machine Head

This listing concerns a 1994 live bill featuring Machine Head (then recently emerged with the 1994 debut Burn My Eyes) as the opening act and Slayer, one of the American thrash metal pioneers, as headliner.

From the review: Machine Head opened the show and played tracks from their debut album Burn My Eyes including "Davidian", "Old" and "A Nation on Fire"; the singer Rob Flynn wore a Brujeria "Matando Gueros" T-shirt; Slayer opened with "Raining Blood"; Paul Bostaph was on drums for Slayer at this show, having recently replaced Dave Lombardo; Slayer's set included "War Ensemble", "Spirit in Black", "South of Heaven", "Seasons in the Abyss", "Angel of Death", and encores "Hell Awaits" and "Chemical Warfare"; the reviewer rated the concert 5/5 and reported severe bruising from moshing.

A first-hand account of the 25 Nov 1994 Milan show where Machine Head opened with material from Burn My Eyes and Slayer delivered a ferocious headline set. The reviewer describes extreme moshing, bruises, and an unforgettable intensity. Slayer opened with "Raining Blood" and closed parts of the show with classic early tracks. The performance is rated 5/5 by the reviewer.

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