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Slayer- Scum, Katwijk Netherlands 5/31/85 xfer from master or 1st gen Soundboard tape thrash metal

The onslaught of early metal from Doug’s collection continues. I am not clear on if this is a master tape, or a copy from the master. I do know that this is way cleaner than the currently circulating versions. There is virtually no hiss on this tape.
With that said, the mix was not great. I did my best to improve it, but this is about as good as I could get it. I did some pretty radical things in Izotope, but there was no getting those guitars any louder. They jump up during leads anyway.

Recorded by: Tour Manager Doug?
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card
Rebalance in Izotope Rx8: Separation 86%, drums +3, guitar +8.

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Samhain- Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco Ca. 5/11/85 xfer from low gen audio tape Danzig Misfits Punk

Well, here is something interesting. I have been a huge misfits/Samhain etc fan for 35 years– getting into them in early 1986, just in time to miss this show. I have never seen this show circulated, on any trade lists, or even heard a rumor of its existence until Eric told me he had it. This show doesn’t sound great, but it appears to be due to the sound in the club that night. When I EQ’d the show, it sounded like a pro walkman recording after I mixed some of the yuck out of it. This might have been taped by Verne Inhell, but no confirmation.
I really want to hear from The Fastbacks- one of my favorite bands! Why were you picked to open, I wonder. What an odd pairing- You are the least evil band I know. Any good stories out of this one? Any rock star tantrums? Man, I wish I had a recording of The Fastbacks’ set as well.
From Eric McIntire’s collection

Recorded by: ?
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card
EQ in Sony soundforge

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Samhain- Wabash Hall, San Diego Ca 5/2/85 xfer from 1st gen VHS tape enhanced

Here’s a bonus post for you today, from our friends at “frenchonion soupandkittylitter”. They have sourced a 1st gen VHS from Chris Eng’s collection of the Samhain-wabash hall show. This is much better quality than I have ever seen. Hurry up with your youtube downloaders and snag this one before mr. evilive bans this from youtube. Enjoy!

Recorded by: Cliff Cunningham.
you can figure out the transfer info, I think.

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Samhain- Wabash Hall, San Diego Ca 5/2/85 Enhanced VHS xfer with Rebalanced Soundboard Audio Misfits

Since I get to hang with a friend from New Jersey next week-ish, I declare this New Jersey Video Weekend!
Here’s the first one- a small in stature but big in reputation gentleman from Lodi, NJ fronts this band. Also includes other cool NJ luminaries.

Recorded by: ? (Cliff Cunningham is this your doing?)
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used:
Video: JVC HRD9800 and Canopus ADVC300
Audio: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card
Audio enhanced in Izotope RX7 (boosted bass and guitar as much as I could)

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