Slayer Drummer Paul Bostaph Gives Louisville the “Most Metal of Bar Hangs” After Louder Than Life Cancellation

Growing up listening to bands like AC/DC, Paul Bostaph wanted nothing more than to find his way to the stage. And never losing his love for music, the drummer eventually performed with bands like Forbidden, Systematic, BlackGates, and Exodus. But throughout his career, nothing compared to when he performed as the drummer for Slayer. While taking some time off over the years, Bostaph always found his way back to the thrash metal band. Recently, the drummer watched as rain caused him to miss out on performing at the Louder Than Life Music Festival. But not letting some bad weather ruin all the fun, the drummer decided to explore Louisville. 

Thanks to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many are looking over the devastation left by the historic storm. And knowing how important it was to spread a little positivity, the Louder Than Life Music Festival hoped to offer fans a good time. But organizers sadly had to cancel the event for the day as the rain continued to come down.

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Paul Bostaph Explores Louisville As Relief Efforts Continue

Saddened by the decision, Bostaph decided to enjoy his time in Louisville, Kentucky by exploring the city. He eventually found his way to the Tartan House. Thrilled to see the famed drummer at the bar, the management took a moment to grab a picture. They posted it on Facebook, writing, “While we were bummed to hear the hurricane ruined the party, we couldn’t have been more stoked to have @paulbostaphofficial of @slayerbandofficial in the house tonight for the most metal of bar hangs. Thanks to Paul and his lovely crew for pulling through in the storm…it’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon!” 

With the country watching Hurricane Helene make its way through the southern states, nearly three million people remain without power due to flooding. Looking at the data presented by AP News, the damage left by the storm is estimated to cost over $100 billion. That number might climb as rescue crews work around the clock to restore power and help those in need.

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