This notebook page offers a look into the growing operation behind Slayer’s 1985 tour, documenting detailed merchandise sales for Hell Awaits and Haunting the Chapel shirts, sleeveless sweatshirts, and scarves. Broken down by size, quantity, and units sold, this kind of accounting reveals the band managing the logistics of an increasingly dedicated following.
The fanbase was growing fast: loyal, vocal, and ready to represent. Many of these sales likely came through gigs along the Hell Awaits tour, but others may have arrived through Slatanic Wehrmacht membership, which was launched around this time. For ten dollars, fans gained access to exclusive merch, insider updates, and a shirt proclaiming allegiance to the new kings of thrash.
1-4. Original 1985 Hell Awaits tour merchandise. From the Collection of Doug Goodman
5-6. Original 1985 Hell Awaits tour merchandise. From the Collection of RSE
