How Much Are Slayer Tickets?
As much as people would love to have free time in their week, going to see their favorite band live is something they are willing to spend money on; but how much are people willing to spend to see Metal Legends perform live?
Slayer was formed in 1981 and later became one of the Big FourTM of the thrash metal genre, the other bands being Metallica, Anthrax, and Megadeth. Slayer started as a band that performed songs at extremely high speeds with intense musicianship and lyrics that incorporated themes of darkness, which is a factor that has helped the band retain a loyal fan base that has been supporting them for the past 30 years of their performances. However, the band went on record in January 2018 to note that they would be going on a farewell tour. For metal fans, this might be the last time they get to see Slayer go on stage. But most importantly, where does it say how much the Slayer tickets are?
Given its status as one of the most popular metal bands that perform in arenas and massive theatres, Slayer tickets are as expensive as those of other metal performers. The lowest price level they offer is that of cheap seats that cost, on average, $60–75 each before fees. Orchestra and other floor or lower bowl level tickets often cost anywhere in the range of $125 to $250 per ticket. Due to the band's fame and relatively low opportunity of attending the concert, the floor tickets in 25 rows from the stage can reach $300 and above.
How do ticket brokers set such high Slayer ticket prices in the secondary market?
This band is supposed to be legendary, and since this is their last tour, the demand for tickets is quite immense. Slayer is also leaving out the smaller venues and, when possible, playing in 10,000+-seat venues, theaters, and amphitheaters. This helps to eliminate supply and makes the attainment of tickets even more challenging the longer the tour lasts. There are some special farewell shows, like their last live concert in Europe on November 30 in Rome. For these shows, secondhand tickets are available starting at $500 and above for a single seat.
Another determinant is the dynamic pricing, which has a bearing on the cost. Through platinum™ pricing, Slayer has tickets that can go up or down depending on the demand for the show. Specialty tours such as meet-and-greet or special tours may range from $200 for early access to the venue to well over $600 for a pass. All these cause a variation in the price of tickets, which may be high or low.
While not including fees, the average cost to witness Slayer on their last run ranges from $63 before the fee up to $327 per ticket for the most expensive option, excluding the VIP ones. And if we divide the total cost by the number of seats, it becomes approximately $195 per seat on average. But by no means is seeing Slayer one last time the most expensive rock/metal concert ever; it is still quite pricey. Slayer tickets are the costliest in cities like Los Angeles, where the average ticket price amounts to $372; Chicago, with an average ticket price of $235; and Houston, with an average ticket price of $273.
When compared to metal artists like Ozzy Osbourne or Iron Maiden, Slayer does face higher demand in terms of ticket prices, with TicketIQ data at $153 and $111, respectively, on average. Thrash fans and metal lovers know this is one of those moments when you can either have it all or nothing. Apart from the so-called Big Four, only Metallica and, at the most, Foo Fighters or Def Leppard have grossed more per venue on their current treks. From metal mayhem and thrash favorites to one final hurrah with the legends: When attending for decades and seeing them for the first and last time, you expect to pay over $100 per ticket, whether you are a die-hard fan or just a newcomer to the band.
Thus, how can the last few Slayerbangers attain their optimal way of achieving higher status while at the same time securing the cheapest farewell tour tickets possible? A few tips include: if fans want to ensure that they get a chance to buy presales and fan clubs, or the opportunity to buy tickets in the upper level or declare seats over the lower areas, or if they are looking for two-pack or four-pack tickets, which can average 10-15% less than the normal price, or if they are willing to go to a show on the weekdays instead of the Friday or Saturday show ticket. However, one can still find good opportunities, provided one works hard and is willing to be a little more creative.
Slayer performs a great show in terms of staging, including pyrotechnics, lighting, and screens, especially for such songs as Raining Blood, Dead Skin Mask, South of Heaven," and many more other slides of metal classics. To the fans of thrash metal, attending their final tour is a dream come true, as the band has been standing for hardcore music for almost half a century. Slayer will always remain one of the most impactful bands in the rock genre and music history. Thus, the few bucks extra to develop decades of loud and heavy music for the audience are a fair price for years of damaged eardrums. "Horns up!
