Larry Carroll, the artist that created the cover art for Slayer‘s “Reign In Blood,“ “South Of Heaven,“ “Seasons In The Abyss,” and “Christ Illusion,” has sadly passed away at the age of 65. His Cologne gallery, Karsten Greve, confirmed the news in the below post:
Super7 have announced that they will be releasing a special “Black Magic” version of Slayer’s “Show No Mercy” minotaur action figure. The toy will be available via super7.com next week.
According to RÚV, Slayer have filed a lawsuit against Solstice Productions, the company that organized the Secret Solstice Festival in Reykjavik, Iceland last June. The band claim they are still owed $134,000 for their performance and that representatives of the festival withheld 20% of their income for what was said to be tax purposes. Other people and companies connected to the event have come forward with similar claims as well. The contract for the festival has since been given to another company and the issue will be discussed by the city council next week
[via The PRP]
U.K.’s Zee Productions have announced that they will be releasing a new line of rock/metal jigsaw puzzles called Rock Saws. The first batch of 500-piece puzzles feature album artwork from Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Judas Priest, and Slayer. Pre-orders can be found HERE.
[via Blabbermouth]
With Slayer planning to call it quits after one final world tour, the band have been reflecting on their 37 year career with a special web series. The latest episode finds the band discussing their favorite pieces of merch that they have released over the years.
According to Les Claypool, Primus are going to open for Slayer on the final U.S. leg of their farewell tour. He said the following during an appearance on Bill Burr’s Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast:
“There’s another thing too that’s kind of a secret, but maybe I can tell you now… So it looks like we’re confirmed — we’re gonna play the last, the very last run supporting SLAYER’s very last tour; PRIMUS is… It’s starting at Madison Square Garden [in New York City] and ending at The Forum [in Los Angeles]. That’s the rumor.”
[via Blabbermouth]
Slayer and Anthrax’s March 17 show in Christchurch ended up getting cancelled due to the horrific mosque shootings that left 50 people dead and 50 others injured. The concert was supposed to be Slayer’s final New Zealand show.
The following statement was issued:
SLAYER AND ANTHRAX CHRISTCHURCH SHOW CANCELLED.
Following advice from the Police and Christchurch City Council, Vbase has made the decision to cancel the Slayer concert which was due to take place at Horncastle Arena on Sunday 17 March.
“On behalf of Vbase our heartfelt deepest sympathies go out to all the families affected by the recent tragedy.”
“The advice we have received is too compelling to ignore and we have made this decision in conjunction with the Police and Christchurch City Council. We understand fans may be disappointed, however, we feel that it is in the best interest for the safety and wellbeing of the public after the tragic events which unfolded across our city 24 hours ago.” Tim Scandrett Vbase Board Chairperson
Storm The Gates Directors add “Whilst we want music to be a positive impact on any city, the recent events are incomprehensible, and right now we stand together with Christchurch, and send our deepest sympathies to those affected.”
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