Busses offloading their cargo - the gothic crowd spilling into the natural amphitheatre outside the castle walls like an invading army. As the skies darkened, the Metallica stage glowed, more like the engine of a crashed spaceship that a theatrical platform. This year Slane was all about that beautiful heavy metal noise - aggressive, strong repeated rhythms and distorted high register guitar solos. The huge stage screens flickered on for Ghost - the headline warm-up. That softer image is also visible off stage with Metallica conscientious sponsors of the www.allwithinmyhands.org charity organization.

Source: Irish Examiner June 09, 2019 13:18 UTC