Slayer - The Academy June 10th & 11th

Degag

There has been pretty much no advertising for this though has there? Would imagine that if there was, there would be a big enough increase in sales - not o2 level of course but definately another 2000 or 3000 tickets.

senordingdong

scudzilla wrote: »

Academy holds 850, IF they sell out both shows that's 1,700 @42.50 per ticket that's E72,250. Slayer will probably be charging in the region of 25k per show.

A lot of people here have been put off on price, if we had a 5,000 capacity venue, they could sell 4,000 tickets @25 each and make 100k on 1 night alone, much more profitable for band and promotor

My thoughts exactly, but people will pay and at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

Just Like Heaven

Degag wrote: »

not o2 level of course but definately another 2000 or 3000 tickets.

There's definitely been some advertising. I don't think advertising would help sell quite that many tickets~ Slayer probably aren't interested in playing 4/5 nights at the academy even if they could sell them all out

Ruudi_Mentari

I guess that's mainly why people aren't too quick to shell out. Combined with the fact its now only 50% slayer, and with no support announced and when I think about all those times in the sfx it cost no more than €20 but 750 diehard wermacht ain't bad considering how quickly the first night went.

Diarmuid

It might be a selfish attitude, but I'm more than happy to see Slayer in the Academy. Give me a band there any day before a 5000 seater. What used the SFX hold?

cro mags

From what I hear it'll be a local support. What an opportunity for whoever gets it. I reckon it'll be Coldwar but that's just a guess.

Arnold Layne

Are the 2 nights sold out?

Tried to buy on ticketmaster but can't get past the cacthpa ****e. It doesn't say they are sold out though.

lord lucan

Arnold Layne wrote: »

Are the 2 nights sold out?

Tried to buy on ticketmaster but can't get past the cacthpa ****e. It doesn't say they are sold out though.

They never tell you if it's sold out. Looks like it is though,couldn't find anything available.

Arnold Layne

Cheers LL,

Will keep checking, in case some may become available

lord lucan

Arnold Layne wrote: »

Cheers LL,

Will keep checking, in case some may become available

Keep an eye out nearer the time on Ticketmaster,the odd time there's tickets released late. Check out Toutless as well,you may get people who suddenly can't go selling their tickets at face value.

Goes without saying to keep an eye on here too.:cool:

drumlover22

Arnold Layne wrote: »

Are the 2 nights sold out?

Tried to buy on ticketmaster but can't get past the cacthpa ****e. It doesn't say they are sold out though.

I think I seen the Academy facebook or twitter, can't remember which one, say Slayer is sold out 2 days ago.

juice1304

If any of you have tickets you want to sell please pm me i need two tickets :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:mad:

devildriver

Nothing definite in all of this but it does look like it's the beginning of the end for the mighty Slayer.

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/slayer-could-move-on-without-jeff-hanneman/

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/drama/jeff-hanneman-might-not-be-coming-back-to-slayer

Angron

Damn you Kerry King, damn you to hell!

senordingdong

devildriver wrote: »

Nothing definite in all of this but it does look like it's the beginning of the end for the mighty Slayer.

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/slayer-could-move-on-without-jeff-hanneman/

http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/drama/jeff-hanneman-might-not-be-coming-back-to-slayer

And they still want to charge mad money.

Lawrence1895

With two of the founding members (most likely) gone, Slayer won't be the same anymore

Testament1

senordingdong wrote: »

And they still want to charge mad money.

Well they still have the same costs to cover and bringing shows to Ireland ain't exactly cheap. Not saying I like it but it's just how it is.

Lars1916 wrote: »

With two of the founding members (most likely) gone, Slayer won't be the same anymore

Yes and no. In a live setting Holt and Dette are fantastic stand ins and bring a lot of energy to the show. In the studio though is where Hanneman and Lombardo are badly needed. Personally I cant see much good coming from an album composed entirely of Kings material. Hanneman was always the better song writer of the two. It'd be interesting to see what Gary Holt could bring to a Slayer album as he has done some fantastic stuff with Exodus but I'd rather see him team with Hanneman rather than King for the songwriting process!!

Overall it's still a shitty situation to see Slayer in at this stage in their career. It would have been nice to see them bow out gracefully with their original lineup intact instead of watching this soap opera unfold.

Ash.J.Williams

Watched a tom interview recently. The man talks like a politician! You could easily read between the lines and guess there was something up re Jeff. He was asked about Jeff condition and the answer was "yeah Jeff is having a problem coming back'

Lawrence1895

Testament1 wrote: »

Well they still have the same costs to cover and bringing shows to Ireland ain't exactly cheap. Not saying I like it but it's just how it is.



Yes and no. In a live setting Holt and Dette are fantastic stand ins and bring a lot of energy to the show. In the studio though is where Hanneman and Lombardo are badly needed. Personally I cant see much good coming from an album composed entirely of Kings material. Hanneman was always the better song writer of the two. It'd be interesting to see what Gary Holt could bring to a Slayer album as he has done some fantastic stuff with Exodus but I'd rather see him team with Hanneman rather than King for the songwriting process!!

Overall it's still a shitty situation to see Slayer in at this stage in their career. It would have been nice to see them bow out gracefully with their original lineup intact instead of watching this soap opera unfold.

In my personal opinion, Jeff is the better musician, much more versatile. This effects both studio recordings and live performances. I still appreciate Kerry though,

Passenger

You can hear King's influence all over the last couple of albums.

Lawrence1895

Passenger wrote: »

You can hear King's influence all over the last couple of albums.

Maybe I'm a bit old fashioned, but I prefer the first three albums, especially 'Reign in Blood'

Passenger

Lars1916 wrote: »

Maybe I'm a bit old fashioned, but I prefer the first three albums, especially 'Reign in Blood'

Aye. Hanneman was the biggest contributor to the songwriting on Reign in Blood. Recently the dynamic has shifted toward King. So Hanneman's absence will be missed for sure.

Lawrence1895

Passenger wrote: »

Aye. Hanneman was the biggest contributor to the songwriting on Reign in Blood. Recently the dynamic has shifted toward King. So Hanneman's absence will be missed for sure.

You can't top 'Reign in Blood', even after 27 years down the road

slavetothegrind

i can't see how a Slayer show in the academy would be expensive for them, they are touring uk too so a transit will bring their essential backline over with their techs everything else local hire

There is no fcuking way kerry king is playing here for the love of the fans!

His attitude to hanneman is sad, treatment of lombardo worse

Disinclined to give that band any more of my money.

That said if gifted tickets i would go like the ligging mutha i am!

Lithium93_

It wouldn't be worth shelling out €42.50 if it's only 2/4 of the original Slayer.

Passenger

Lars1916 wrote: »

You can't top 'Reign in Blood', even after 27 years down the road

Oh absolutely. It's their masterpiece. It was the first album I bought of theirs and one of my first 'heavy' albums.

Degag

Ticket came today:D

roast

Lithium93_ wrote: »

It wouldn't be worth shelling out €42.50 if it's only 2/4 of the original Slayer.

This is how I feel.
I'm not awfully interested in Slayer to be honest, but I always felt they were one of the bands that I just have to see at some stage.
But 42 snots for half the proper lineup? Nahhh, I'll pass.

metzengerstein

s**t news

http://www.metalsucks.net/2013/04/01/breaking-tom-araya-to-sit-out-slayers-summer-tour-leaving-kerry-king-as-sole-original-member-jason-newsted-announced-as-temporary-replacement/


i read on the official slayer site that up to april dates where resheduled.
not so sure he will be fit for june and wtf jason newsted !!! what a pile of balls.
how can he repalce tom araya , really dont think anyone can , i hope thats not true .


http://www.slayer.net/us/news/back-surgery-scheduled-slayers-tom-araya-bands-tour-plans-cancelled-through-april

Angron

Jesus, it's almost comical at this point. The only original member left is the one most people want to see the least.

Ash.J.Williams

roast wrote: »

This is how I feel.
I'm not awfully interested in Slayer to be honest, but I always felt they were one of the bands that I just have to see at some stage.
But 42 snots for half the proper lineup? Nahhh, I'll pass.

if you've never experienced slayer live, then it would still be a great thing to see

Ash.J.Williams

metzengerstein wrote: »

s**t news

http://www.metalsucks.net/2013/04/01/breaking-tom-araya-to-sit-out-slayers-summer-tour-leaving-kerry-king-as-sole-original-member-jason-newsted-announced-as-temporary-replacement/


i read on the official slayer site that up to april dates where resheduled.
not so sure he will be fit for june and wtf jason newsted !!! what a pile of balls.
how can he repalce tom araya , really dont think anyone can , i hope thats not true .


http://www.slayer.net/us/news/back-surgery-scheduled-slayers-tom-araya-bands-tour-plans-cancelled-through-april

april fool?

Angron

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

april fool surely?

I hadn't looked at the date of the article, so I didn't realise it was done on April 1st. I'm thinking it might be.

metzengerstein

hmmm hang on , the one about newsted was posted 1st of april and most likely a joke and hope it is no mention of it on the official site . this is why I hate facebook .


cant see a date for the one I found on the official site could be from last time it happened .
so im a bit red faced now maybe pannick is over .

metzengerstein

just looked back over it and spotted the date :mad:

roast

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

if you've never experienced slayer live, then it would still be a great thing to see

Exactly, despite the fact I'm not really into them. I'll wait to see if they come back again with Hanneman and Lombardo though. If they don't, I'm not awfully pushed.
I feel the same way about Metallica also - not particularly interested by them any more, but I'd still go to see them regardless.

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

april fool?

Yup.

Ash.J.Williams

roast wrote: »

Exactly, despite the fact I'm not really into them. I'll wait to see if they come back again with Hanneman and Lombardo though. If they don't, I'm not awfully pushed.
I feel the same way about Metallica also - not particularly interested by them any more, but I'd still go to see them regardless.


Yup.

Tom nearly gave up a few years ago for health reasons...i'd say endgame is near
the jeff situation is worrying, there may be more to it then illness.....and i doubt dave will be back after what happened

roast

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Tom nearly gave up a few years ago for health reasons...i'd say endgame is near
the jeff situation is worrying, there may be more to it then illness.....and i doubt dave will be back after what happened

King seems pretty adamant they'll work on a new album at some stage, with or without Hanneman. I reckon Hanneman is enjoying his time away from King Slayer.
As for Lombardo... If he was offered the right kinda contract again, he'd probably go back. :rolleyes:

buck65

Saw them in Cork a few years back and to be honest they are a shadow of whtat they were. Of course the Marquee is a dump of a venue.

Passenger

buck65 wrote: »

Saw them in Cork a few years back and to be honest they are a shadow of whtat they were. Of course the Marquee is a dump of a venue.

The Academy is a decent venue and I'm sure they'll sound good in a smaller environment then they're probably used to. Anthrax were superb there a couple months ago.

Degag

Fcuk sake, saw the same thing on my Facebook. Wouldn't be going if Araya wasn't playing. Unfortunately don't see Lombardo coming back, see some of his PHILM Posters and they are advertising him as "Dave Lombardo Ex-Slayer"

senordingdong

Maybe the Araya thing is true and the other three are breaking away to start their own band. Sans King.

Passenger

senordingdong wrote: »

Maybe the Araya thing is true and the other three are breaking away to start their own band. Sans King.

Are you taking the metalsucks article seriously?

senordingdong

Passenger wrote: »

Are you taking the metalsucks article seriously?

Well I'm certainly not taking Slayer seriously anymore.

And the Newsted, King, Holte, Dette band would also be worth hearing.

lord lucan

Given the effort that Newsted has put into his new band and the fact that he wants to be his own man i see no way he's join any established band. He's fought long and hard to leave the Metallica shadow and do what he wants to do,the last thing he'd want to do is get caught up in the limelight of a major metal act.(Not that any of this is real but it's fun to speculate!).

Not sure how long Tom has left. He adapted his stage posture following surgery,still strange to see him not bang like a motherfcuker. I'd hate to see them limp on in the future with half an original line up and a frontman who's struggling. They've a lot of respect and goodwill amongst metal fans,better to bow out at the top imo.

Somnus

metzengerstein wrote: »

s**t news

http://www.metalsucks.net/2013/04/01/breaking-tom-araya-to-sit-out-slayers-summer-tour-leaving-kerry-king-as-sole-original-member-jason-newsted-announced-as-temporary-replacement/


i read on the official slayer site that up to april dates where resheduled.
not so sure he will be fit for june and wtf jason newsted !!! what a pile of balls.
how can he repalce tom araya , really dont think anyone can , i hope thats not true .


http://www.slayer.net/us/news/back-surgery-scheduled-slayers-tom-araya-bands-tour-plans-cancelled-through-april

This is seriously bizarre. It's starting to look like I've made a mistake by getting a ticket...

All though I would kinda be interested in seeing Newsted. But seriously, of all the members to be left, Kerry King...

Angron

Dr.Poca wrote: »

This is seriously bizarre. It's starting to look like I've made a mistake by getting a ticket...

All though I would kinda be interested in seeing Newsted. But seriously, of all the members to be left, Kerry King...

Don't worry, we are pretty certain it was just an April Fool's day joke :pac:

Passenger

Dr.Poca wrote: »

This is seriously bizarre. It's starting to look like I've made a mistake by getting a ticket...

All though I would kinda be interested in seeing Newsted. But seriously, of all the members to be left, Kerry King...

It's a JOKE!!! What's wrong with everyone here today?!

Somnus

Angron wrote: »

Don't worry, we are pretty certain it was just an April Fool's day joke :pac:

Haha, yeah. It was my last unseen post and I didn't look at the date :P

Angron

Passenger wrote: »

It's a JOKE!!! What's wrong with everyone here today?!

To be fair, we didn't see it until 3+ days after April Fools day, and I know I don't always look at the date on articles I read on the net :pac: