In 1988, a new radical music, thrash metal, was sweeping the world. Introducing SLAYER's live set from England, who rose to the top in the middle of the scene. This is a definitive 3-disc set that can be called the SLAYER version of METALLICA's masterpieces "DAMAGED BRITISH" & "HAMMERSMITH 1988"! There are two live performances recorded in this work. It is a 2-disc set of full audience recording of “September 14, 1988 Birmingham performance” and a multi-camera pro shot of “September 20 London performance” one week later. ``SOUTH OF HEAVEN'', which is not only ``extreme'' but also ``evil'', has a European taste and is a big hit in the UK. It also won their only British gold disc. This work is a 3-disc set that allows you to realistically experience the enthusiasm of such a golden age. First, let’s check the show’s position from the overall picture of “WORLD SACRIFICE TOUR 1988” at that time. 1988 "SOUTH OF HEAVEN" released on July 5th - August 4th - September 3rd: North America #1 (18 performances) - September 7th - 9th: Northern Europe (3 performances) - September 12th Sunday-20th: UK (9 performances) ←★Here★・September 22nd: Switzerland (1 performance)・October 1st-December 4th: North America #2 (49 performances) January 9th, 1989 -26th: Central Europe (16 performances) This is the schedule from the "SOUTH OF HEAVEN" era. The Birmingham performance of this work was the third performance of the “UK” tour, and the London performance was the highlight and final day. Now, let's introduce each one individually. [Disc 1-2: Full recording] First up is a treasured master that will be released for the first time in Japan. This is a full audience recording by a master craftsman. This recording is truly a treasure. It is a master of ultimate freshness that was converted into a CD from the original cassette, but more than that, the recording itself was not known at all on this day. A full show that no one has ever heard has come out into the world. And the quality is also great. What jumps out at the beginning is a vintage sound, which makes the violent thrash even more intense. Although there is a slight distortion at the peak of the deep bass, this doubles the ominousness and creates a frighteningly brutal atmosphere. Moreover, the core of the performance sound is extremely thick. "Thrash" means "to whip," but what comes flying at you from the speaker is not so much a flexible whip as a rough rope. If you listen to it calmly, the details of the guitar are delicate and even the slight creak of the arming is ultra-realistic, and Dave Lombardo's superhuman kick is so close that you can hear it in your head. It's a powerful sound where they come together and push each other. Moreover, as the show progresses, it becomes clearer and clearer. Perhaps the on-site PA adjusted it, each song becomes clearer and clearer, and by the time the fourth song "At Dawn They Sleep" is reached, there is no distortion, and in the second half it transforms into a soundboard-like sound. As long as the sound output of the PA is improved, the neat and sparkling magic will be fully unleashed.Speaking of thrash recording, we have introduced masterpieces such as METALLICA's ``DAMAGED BRITISH'' and METALLICA & ANTHRAX's ``TOO FAST TO LIVE.'' However, this work is also the SLAYER version. In particular, "DAMAGED BRITISH" was recorded in September 1988, the same time as this work (METALLICA's trip to England was from September 24th to October 11th, which was the same time as SLAYER). ). It's a sister record in which the two giants hit the UK in just two weeks. It's ultra-real thrash that is depicted in such a quality. There are 7 songs that you can't listen to even in "DECADE OF AGGRESSION". The unique “Read Between The Lies” and “Kill Again” are valuable!), but what is even more amazing is the performance and the enthusiasm of the scene itself. Even though METALLICA has been one step ahead since then, the throne of thrash has not yet been determined. Perhaps because of their rivalry with METALLICA, who moved to England at about the same time, they were more ferocious than ever, and continued to torment the audience with a torrent of riffs. And those who are facing this head-on are the British rock guys who value the core and maniacs. Of course, since it's a "Crazy S." recording, you won't be bothered by the strange voices and screams of nearby guests, but it's a live album that will burn your skin and eardrums with the scorching heat that comes from the peak of thrash metal. [Disc 3: The only multi-camera pro shot of the 1980s] Following such a historical live album is an extremely valuable multi-camera pro shot that conveys the golden era. This is the TV program “THRASHED TO DEATH (PART 1)” which featured the “September 20, 1988 Hammersmith Odeon Performance”, which was about one week after Discs 1-2. I'm sure some people will be impressed by the phrase "1988/Hammersmith/Pro Shot," but this video is the SLAYER version of METALLICA's valuable pro shot "HAMMERSMITH 1988." Film-like visual beauty, perfect multi-camera shooting and soundboard audio, and a program structure with interviews in between...it's a professional shot that is truly a sister work (by the way, "PART 2" in the second half of the program was by local up-and-comer NAPALM DEATH) It seems that the METALLICA edition was broadcast before the SLAYER/NAPALM DEATH edition). Furthermore, this video is known as SLAYER's oldest and the only multi-camera video from the 1980s. The official box “SOUNDTRACK TO THE APOCALYPSE” also contained early footage, but they were only shots of the people involved in one camera, and the audio was also recorded from a microphone. On the other hand, this work is completely official quality. Although it's only 4 songs and about 16 minutes long, you can witness with multiple cameras the time when the world was shocked, saying, ``I can't believe there's such extreme metal!'' Needless to say, METALLICA was at the forefront of thrash metal, and MEGADETH followed suit. However, there is no one other than SLAYER who can be called the leader and emperor. The emperor of the 1980s, who tormented the world with his slashing slashes, spreading the seeds of evil and tyranny. This is the definitive edition of the treasured live album vacuum-packed by the master "Crazy S." of the full show, with ultra-rare pro shots. Hummingbird, Birmingham, UK 14th September 1988 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 20th September 1988 PRO-SHOT Hummingbird, Birmingham, UK 14th September 1988 Disc 1(46:04) 1. South Of Heaven 2. Raining Blood 3. Silent Scream 4. At Dawn They Sleep 5. Read Between The Lies 6. Fight Till Death 7. Mandatory Suicide 8. Kill Again 9. Postmortem 10. Reborn Disc 2(36:52) 1. Die By The Sword 2. Alter Of Sacrafice 3. Jesus Saves 4. Chemical Warefare 5. Ghost Of War 6. Spill The Blood 7. Angel Of Death Disc 3: DVD(16:18) Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 20th September 1988 1. South Of Heaven (Interview With Tom Araya) 2. Raining Blood 3. Silent Scream (Interview With Tom Araya) 4. Mandatory Suicide PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.16min. Tom Araya - Bass & Vocal Jeff Hanneman - Guitar Kerry King - Guitar Dave Lombardo - Drums
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