slayer still have some chops though.

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Thank you for the apology. I would like to add a few comments though. The size of the crowd makes no difference. All it takes is one disabled person for a need to exist in the handicap areas. The time that Slayer came on is also unimportant. A fan, such as myself, could come to attend the event at any time. As a matter of fact, and I am not in this group, but a lot of people interested in this movie may be only interested in seeing Metallica. It is common practice to look at a curfew on a concert (or a movie in this case) and show up later to avoid the opening bands. This is beside the point, as in essence, you are treating this as someone who chooses the handicap equipped stall just for the extra room thinking that it is okay and no one will really need it. You have no idea who infuriating this is to someone who really needs this and has to wait outside the bathroom. Now, what I often see from these individuals is a disrespectful attitude by not looking at me or acknowledging my situation. You did not do that, which is great. I feel that you have respect for the disabled individual, so I ask you this, please remove your lines regarding moshing the handicapped area. It is highly disrespectful, insensitive, and sets a terrible example. I ask that you have heart and understand the sensitive nature of the situation and remove the parts that glorify this disrespectful behavior.

Kind Regards,

Mut LaBuja

You’re correct, those spots are for people with disabilities, and I understand that sometimes it takes them longer to get to the theater or their seat than most people.

For the record, though, this was an empty theater with a grand total of 25 people. Not only that, but Slayer didn’t come on until roughly 3 hours into the film, and the section was completely empty. For roughly 2-3 minutes, I used the spot to dance around in a theater that was basically empty.

So I do apologize if I offended you or anyone else out there with disabilities. Believe me, if someone needed the section, I would have left in a heartbeat.

As a disabled metal fan, I find this extremely inappropriate. My first reaction was to simply call you a loser, but I might as well take this opportunity to educate. These spaces are not for your crazy antics and should be reserved for those with disabilities. Persons with disabilities can take a bit longer to get to an event and nothing would discourage an individual from attending would be to see some kid acting like a fool in an area we are already forced to sit. The last thing I would to do is be forced to get someone to remind you how to act like a civilized human while also drawing attention to myself and disability. Show some respect, Mr. West.

- Mut LaBuja

Actually, Metallica may had been the sloppiest, only because of how fast they were playing. Like I said, the tempo’s were almost double what they played on the album on almost every song, so Kirk wound up sounding bad because of all the off-timing and having to play catch-up sometimes.

But I do agree about the overall audio mix. It may have been the theaters, it may have been the fact that it was being broadcast through Dish Network, it may have been the soundboard… honestly, who knows?

In the end, it was still an AMAZING concert. Once-in-a-fucking-lifetime!

The complaints I heard were mainly on the sound; my friend Evan [who listens to a LOT of older metal] said that Anthrax was the only one that had a proper mix. He said he was disappointed that Dave Lombardo’s thundering double-bass sounded thin, and the cymbals in general were too wishy-washy.

He did say Metallica and Slayer were his favorites, and said Dave sounded terrible with ‘Deth. He said he would’ve preferred him in his trashy drugged-out state instead of his sober sloppiness.

But you are indeed correct. Kerry King formed Slayer shortly before Megadeth came into fruition. King briefly played in Megadeth until his infamous falling out with Dave, at which time he quit Megadeth and focused on Slayer full time. So, we have changed the wording and the metal gods have lifted us from damnation.

Amen.

Anthrax was the first concert I ever attended. They played with Helloween and I’m sure some other band that I can’t remember. It was a weird venue in Philly. Maybe Electric Factory?

Anyway, thx for the post and bringing me back to my youth for a few moments.