Metal Reigns In ATX - Slayer and Exodus w/ Suicidal Tendencies
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| Photo By Scott Moore / Limelight Imaging |
By Margy Moore
Hard rock
was on the menu at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on November 18,
2014 when Slayer paid a visit to Austin as part of their fall tour with friends
Exodus and Suicidal Tendencies. Mosh-pits and metal were the order of the night
as the Grammy award winning heavy metal legends thrilled the sold out venue
filled with enthusiastic fans.
Slayer had
some lineup changes in 2013, including the passing of founding member Jeff
Hanneman, and the firing of founding member, drummer Dave Lombaro. Slayer is
now comprised of bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and Gary Holt,
and drummer Paul Bostaph.
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| Photo By Scott Moore / Limelight Imaging |
Slayer
played a selection of both old and new numbers during their set, keeping the
multi-age audience very happy. During their performance of “Angel Of Death” a
new backdrop was revealed honoring Hanneman, who actually penned the song. The audience responded with a standing
ovation and raised metal horns.
Opening on
the night was Exodus with guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, vocalist Steve
Souza, bassist Jack Gibson, and drummer Tom Hunting. Souza successfully
performed his job as a warm-up act by encouraging the audience to form a mosh
pit.
Exodus was
followed by another high-energy band, Suicidal Tendencies. Their lineup
includes vocalist Mike Muir, guitarists Dean Pleasants and Nico Santora,
bassist Michael Morgan, and drummer Thomas Pridgen. This hardcore group was
successful in keeping up the moshing going until Slayer took the stage.
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