Slayer's first public performance occurred at a Battle of the Bands competition at South Gate Park Auditorium in South Gate, California, on October 31, 1981. Admission was just one dollar. Jeff Hanneman recalled the event: "I was nervous as fuck before we went on, but as soon as we started playing, I loved it because I loved showing off. Once I got up there, I was like, 'Yeah! This is great!’”
1. Flyer advertising Slayer's performance at the Battle of the Bands competition at South Gate Park Auditorium, California, October 31, 1981. From the Collection of Slayer
