On May 26, 1985, Slayer played their first show overseas at the Heavy Sound Festival in Belgium. It was the largest show they had done up to that point, and the band was blown away by the number of people there to see them. Tour manager and friend Doug Goodman recounted what happened when the band before Slayer finished their set, expecting to perform an encore: "The whole crowd starts chanting 'Slayer'...and basically chanted them off stage." It was clear - Slayer had officially arrived in Europe.
1-2. Tom Araya in performance at the Heavy Sound Festival in Poperinge, Belgium. From the Collection of Doug Goodman
3. Sticker from Slayer's first show in Europe at the Heavy Sound Festival in Poperinge, Belgium, May 26, 1985. From the Collection of Tom Araya
4. Heavy Sound Festival crowd, May 26, 1985. From the Collection of Doug Goodman
5. Kerry King performing at the Heavy Sound Festival in Poperinge, Belgium, on May 26, 1985. From the Collection of Doug Goodman
6. Kerry King performing at the Heavy Sound Festival in Poperinge, Belgium, on May 26, 1985. From the Collection of Kerry King
7-8. Slayer backstage at the Heavy Sound Festival, 1985. From the Collection of Doug Goodman
VIDEO: Footage of Slayer's legendary show at Heavy Sound Festival, Poperinge, Belgium, May 26, 1985. From the Collection of Slayer
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