Slayer's 1985 Concert History

Alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax, Slayer is considered one of the "Big Four Bands of Trash Metal." After releasing its debut album "Show Mercy" in 1983, Slayer began developing a cult following within the underground metal scene. The band's third album, "Reign in Blood" (1986) was the first to chart on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at 94. Each of the next three albums charted higher than the last with "Divine Intervention" (1994) being the first to break the top ten. The band's twelfth and final studio album "Repentless" (2015) became the band's highest-ranking album, peaking at four. In 2018, the band embarked on a farewell tour with some of metal's biggest bands including Lamb of God, Behemoth, Testament, Napalm Death, Amon Amarth, and Cannibal Corpse. Slayer officially disbanded following the conclusion of the tour in November 2019.

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Slayer had 62 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 16, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Nov 15, 1985
Slayer
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Sep 29, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Sep 28, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Sep 27, 1985
Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Sep 16, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Reseda Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 09, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Graham Central Station Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Sep 07, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Reseda Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 06, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Reseda Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 28, 1985
Possessed / Slayer

Slayer possessed

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Mountaineers club Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 27, 1985
Slayer / Possessed

Hell Awaits

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Starry Night Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 25, 1985
Slayer / Possessed / D.R.I. Club Can't Tell Sacramento, California, United States
Aug 23, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 17, 1985
Slayer

Banzai Festival

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Le Paladium Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 25, 1985
Slayer / D.R.I. / Possessed / Apriori Club Can't Tell Sacramento, California, United States
Jun 24, 1985
Slayer
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Marquee Club - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 23, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Jun 21, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

Jeugdcentrum De Singel Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands
Jun 20, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Blue Moon Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Jun 19, 1985
Slayer

Hell Awaits

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Hugenottenhalle Neu Isenburg, Germany

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Heavy Sound Festival 85
May 26, 1985
 Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
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Heavy Sound Festival 85
May 26, 1985
 Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
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Heavy Sound Festival 85
May 26, 1985
 Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
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Possessed / Slayer on Aug 28, 1985 [372-small]

Possessed / Slayer
Aug 28, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Venom / Slayer / Exodus on Apr 13, 1985 [061-small]

Venom / Slayer / Exodus
Apr 13, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Venom / Slayer / Exodus on Apr 13, 1985 [279-small]

Venom / Slayer / Exodus
Apr 13, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains on Sep 27, 1985 [689-small]

Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains
Sep 27, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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Slayer on Nov 15, 1985 [690-small]

Slayer
Nov 15, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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Venom / Slayer / Exodus on Apr 13, 1985 [527-small]

Venom / Slayer / Exodus
Apr 13, 1985
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Heavy Sound Festival 85 on May 26, 1985 [194-small]

Heavy Sound Festival 85
May 26, 1985
 Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
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Venom / Slayer / Exodus on Apr 19, 1985 [842-small]

Venom / Slayer / Exodus
Apr 19, 1985
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Latest Setlist (09/20/2025):

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  1. Delusions of Saviour
  2. South of Heaven
  3. Repentless
  4. Disciple
  5. Die by the Sword
  6. Jihad
  7. War Ensemble
  8. Chemical Warfare
  9. Reborn
  10. Mandatory Suicide
  11. Born of Fire
  12. Dead Skin Mask
  13. Spirit in Black
  14. Hate Worldwide
  15. Seasons in the Abyss
  16. Hell Awaits
  17. 213
  18. Postmortem
  19. Raining Blood
  20. Black Magic
  21. Angel of Death

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 11 concerts
2025 7 concerts
2024 5 concerts
2023 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2019 99 concerts
2018 82 concerts
2017 57 concerts
2016 106 concerts
2015 81 concerts
2014 75 concerts
2013 80 concerts
2012 63 concerts
2011 70 concerts
2010 105 concerts
2009 69 concerts
2008 43 concerts
2007 80 concerts
2006 82 concerts
2005 33 concerts
2004 112 concerts
2003 53 concerts
2002 91 concerts
2001 89 concerts
2000 45 concerts
1999 69 concerts
1998 113 concerts
1996 43 concerts
1995 65 concerts
1994 52 concerts
1992 10 concerts
1991 119 concerts
1990 33 concerts
1989 17 concerts
1988 82 concerts
1987 56 concerts
1986 33 concerts
1985 62 concerts
1984 73 concerts
1983 29 concerts
1982 10 concerts
1981 2 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Apr 25, 2021

Neither is the September 7 1990 show at Chance in Poughkeepsie.

Apr 25, 2021

The February 1, 1987 show at the Chance in Poughkeepsie NY is not listed

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