Slayer halt Inglewood show as Tom Araya warns fans over destructive behavior
The band returned after five minutes and finished the concert, Loudersound reported. The performance marked Reign in Blood’s 40th anniversary.
Destructive behavior in the audience prompted Slayer to pause a Nov. 14 concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Frontman Tom Araya asked for the house lights to be switched on and warned fans that continued disruption could mean the band would leave.
Araya told concertgoers that damaging the venue could get the show shut down. His remarks drew boos as he called for consideration toward other audience members, especially those in seats. He also said fire marshals were present to keep fans safe.
Setlist.fm placed the pause between “Jihad” and “Seasons in the Abyss.” According to Loudersound, the musicians reappeared five minutes later and finished both sets. A fan recording showed them resuming with “Seasons in the Abyss,” apparently without addressing the disruption again.
The performance was the second of two nights celebrating the 40th anniversary of Reign in Blood. Setlist.fm listed the complete album in the second set, with “Black Magic” closing the concert. The setlist also included “God Send Death” for the first time since 2016, while “The Antichrist” and “Bloodline” returned for the first time since 2017.
