Former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel has officially commented on being recruited to fill-in for Gary Holt (Exodus) on Slayer’s remaining European dates. Holt is exiting the tour so he can be with his dying father. Demmel said the following: “Full circle. Karma. It’s so crazy how things work out. I got a text less…
Gary Holt (Exodus) has announced that he will be missing the remaining dates on Slayer’s European tour. During his absence, Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head) will fill-in. Holt commented: “First things first, I want to say thank you to Berlin for the AMAZING show tonight!! BEST CROWD EVER! But what I’ve got to say has been…
Slayer’s Tom Araya has angered quite a few fans with a conservative leaning “Conservatives Vs. Liberals” Instagram post. It’s essentially an old chain letter with statements such as “If a conservative doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one. If a liberal doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed. If a conservative is a vegetarian,…
Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross) has shared a tribute he wrote for late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman via Metal Hammer. You can check that out below. Hanneman died in May 2013 as the result of alcohol-related cirrhosis. Lombardo said the following: “The first time I first met Jeff was in 1981, just after…
Capital Chaos TV have shared multi-camera footage of Slayer performing “Hell Awaits” during their August 26 show at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. You can check that out below. You can also read my review of that concert HERE.
On August 26, I attended the final date of the second leg of Slayer’s farewell tour at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA and it was an insane show. Grindcore legends Napalm Death kicked off the night with a sick set. The group played about 12 tracks, a third of which were off their…
Slayer have confirmed that their final world tour will extend throughout 2019. The band are planning to announce new dates in South America, Australia, and Japan, and are also in the process of booking more legs. Kerry King commented: “We always knew this tour would take us into 2019 and we’ve been blown away by…
According to the Northern California Record, Global Merchandising Services, who have exclusive merchandising rights to Slayer, have filed a federal suit in an effort to get local law enforcement to crack down on bootleggers throughout the band’s North American farewell tour. The site goes on to say the complaint was filed for “trademark infringement and…
Slayer officially kicked off their farewell tour at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California last night (May 10). You can see some footage, along with the setlist from the show below. Photos are also available over at sandiegouniontribune.com. Setlist: 01. Repentless 02. Blood Red 03. Disciple 04. Mandatory Suicide 05. Hate Worldwide…
Slayer have officially announced the European/UK leg of their farewell tour. Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Obituary will serve as support. Tour Dates: 11/01 Dublin, IRE – 3Arena 11/03 London, UK – Wembley Arena 11/05 Cardiff, UK – Motorpoint Arena 11/07 Birmingham, UK – Birmingham BCA 11/09 Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena 11/10 Newcastle, UK…
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