Slayer have officially announced their return! The band will be performing at Riot Fest in Chicago, IL on September 22 and at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY on September 27. Frontman Tom Araya commented:
“Nothing compares to the 90 minutes when we’re on stage playing live, sharing that intense energy with our fans, and to be honest, we have missed that.”
Guitarist Kerry King added:
“Have I missed playing live? Absolutely. Slayer means a lot to our fans; they mean a lot to us. It will be five years since we have seen them.”
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