Slayer/Texas, USA 1987

Introducing a soundboard album from the era of the legendary drummer “Tony Scaglion”! It’s no wonder you’re wondering, “Skaglion? Who is he?” SLAYER has fewer member changes than other bands, but the drummer is unstable. Every time Dave Lombardo left, a replacement drummer would sit on a stool. Paul Bostaph and John Detti (who are also masters!) are famous, but Tony Scaglion is the drummer who took over from Lombard in 1986 and 1987 when he left the band for the first time. Skaglion may not be called a celebrity, but he’s also no ordinary horse. If you are a veteran thrasher, he is an original member of the famous band WHIPLASH whose name you have heard at least once, and he is the person who created the beat of the hidden masterpiece “POWER AND PAIN”. Sorry, I’m going to digress a bit, so if you’re only interested in SLAYER, please skip ahead. As the name suggests, WHIPLSH is a band that reminds you of METALLICA’s best song, “Whiplash,” and is a band that lets out the early thrash impulse, “You better be fast, you idiot!” Their 1st album “POWER AND PAIN” is a hidden masterpiece that continues to have “Whiplash-like momentum”. However, this secret edition has only been released on CD with an annoying LP version of the needle crackling noise (I really want to reprint it with the best sound!), and although the quality is at a poor level. , which perfectly pierces the soul of the veteran slasher. If you feel special about “SHOW NO MERCY” or Dave Mustaine-era METALLICA’s “NO LIFE ‘TIL MEGAFORCE,” be sure to try the official version “POWER AND PAIN” (I wonder if it’s still on sale?). Now, that Tony Scaglion. Even among enthusiasts, it is thought that he was in the band for two years, “1986 and 1987,” but in fact, his drums can only be seen live for two months in “January and February 1987.” This work is the best-sounding soundboard album among them. In fact, the sound of this work is a direct recording that is full of wonderful direct feeling. The cheers, audience, and noise can be heard far away, and even one riff, one fast-talking vocal, and one snare hit are clearly visible. Although it has a wildly rough beat that is different from Lombard, you can listen to the mysteriously stable “Scaglion SLAYER” in plenty and detail. And his skill is also impressive. Although “POWER AND PAIN” has a long list of “Whiplash”-like songs, their skill is not like that of Lars Ulrich, and even WHIPLASH, whose playing ability is “slightly mediocre”, is the only one who is at the same level. A few steps up. Even in this work, it is clear that he is worthy of being the drummer of SLAYER, one of the most difficult jobs in the scene. Also, Skaglion is not the only thing that makes this work great. After all, it’s been two months since the release of that super masterpiece “REIGN IN BLOOD”, and Jeff Hanneman, Kerry King, and Tom Araya are the best in that super masterpiece itself. On top of that, all songs from “REIGN IN BLOOD” except “Piece by Piece” will be performed, so it is already a rare and exquisite thrash heaven! Even in the history of SLAYER, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, “Skaglion SLAYER” has only been recorded for two months. An extremely rare lineup that far exceeds even the popular “John Detti SLAYER” among enthusiasts, is one that can be experienced on a sound board directly connected to the table. This is a video that explodes with the momentum of “REIGN IN BLOOD” even more than the official video “STILL REIGNING”. Without a doubt, this is the No. 1 “treasure” live album in SLAYER history. In February 2016, it has been decided that WHIPLASH, with Skaglion returning, will come to Japan. For veteran slashers, for those who want to know every ins and out of SLAYER, and for those who have taken this opportunity to become interested in Skaglion and WHIPLASH. I present this work to all the slash fans! Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, TX. USA 19th February 1987 SBD (39:45) 1. Raining Blood 2. Reborn 3. Die By The Sword 4. Necrophiliac 5. Postmortem 6. Criminally Insane 7. Angel Of Death 8. Epidemic 9 . Altar Of Sacrifice 10. Jesus Saves 11. Evil Has No Boundaries 12. Raining Blood (Reprise) SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Tom Araya – Bass & Vocal Jeff Hanneman – Guitar Kerry King – Guitar Tony Scaglione – Drums