Back In Time with Metal Photographer Bill O'Leary - SLAYER- Seasons In The Abyss Tour 1991 #slayer #billoleary #timelessconcertimagges

Back In Time with Metal Photographer Bill O’Leary – SLAYER- Seasons In The Abyss Tour 1991 #slayer #billoleary #timelessconcertimagges

Alright Headbangers! I am proud to introduce a new installment and feature here at KICK ASS FOREVER. Long time Metal photographer Bill O’Leary, who was one of the first photographers to contribute pix to KICK ASS MONTHLY way back in the day, will be sharing pix and stories from his past concert picture taking history. First up are some images from SLAYER in 1991. Welcome aboard Bill!!!! John Erigo

Back In Time with Metal Photographer Bill O’Leary

SLAYER- Seasons In The Abyss Tour

I photographed SLAYER on January 18^th. of 1991, they were on the Season’s in The Abyss tour. I was working for a new publication called PIT Magazine who needed Slayer images for an upcoming article. Having photographed many thrash metal shows in the past, I knew that the “mosh pits” and “stage diving” at a SLAYER show was going to be more than EXTREME. Even shooting a Slayer show from within the security barrier at the front of the stage was a challenge where you almost needed eyes on the back of your head to survive the random Doc Marten size 13 boot slamming you in the head while focusing on shooting the show. These early photos show Kerry King with long hair before his signature shaved head look, also featured here is original drummer Dave Lombardo who had been in and out of the band throughout his career.