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Video: Watch Slayer's Entire Set from 2013 Rock in Rio Festival

By Guitar World Staff published 24 September 2013

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Got some time to kill?

Check out Slayer's entire set from this year's Rock in Rio festival, which took place September 22 in Brazil. Best of all, it's totally pro-shot and looks and sounds amazing.

The band’s entire two-hour set can be viewed below. Enjoy!

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