On August 19, 1984, Slayer took the stage at Berkeley's Aquatic Park for the Sunday show of the Eastern Front festival, famously known as "Day in the Dirt." The lineup also featured Suicidal Tendencies, Exodus, Blue Cheer, Road Runner, and O.T.B.A. The four-day thrash festival became the stuff of legend. Tom Araya recalled,"As the evening grew darker, truck headlights subbed for spotlights. It was definitely a great day in the park!”
1-3. Slayer with members of Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus, as well as Doug Goodman and Toby Rage at the Eastern Front festival, Aquatic Park, Berkeley, California, August 19, 1984. Photos: Harald Oimoen From the Collection of Tom Araya
4-5. Slayer performs at the Eastern Front festival, Aquatic Park, Berkeley, California, August 19, 1984. Photos: Harald Oimoen From the Collection of Tom Araya
6-7. Slayer in performance at Aquatic Park, Berkeley, California, August 19, 1984. Photos: Harald Oimoen From the Collection of Doug Goodman
8. Slayer behind the scenes with Exodus at Aquatic Park, Berkeley, California, August 19, 1984. Photo: Harald Oimoen From the Collection of Kathryn and Jeff Hanneman
9. Tom Araya does his best impression of Suicidal Tendencies' Mike Muir at Aquatic Park, Berkeley, California, August 19, 1984. Photo: Harald Oimoen From the Collection of Kathryn and Jeff Hanneman
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