Slayer vocalist/bassist Tom Araya has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the “Würth 400” at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX. That event will be held on May 3. As part of the gig, Araya will give the command when it’s time for the drivers to start their engines. The musician commented: “Excited…
Slayer guitarist Kerry King and his solo band, which also features vocalist Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), guitarist Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head), drummer Paul Bostaph (Slayer), and bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), will be releasing a deluxe edition of “From Hell I Rise” on June 19. The expanded album will include five previously unreleased demos, new cover…
John Moyer (Disturbed) and Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer, etc.) are the latest guests to be confirmed for William Shatner’s metal album. They will join Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Marcus Nand (ex-Freak Of Nature), Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society) and more. Lombardo commented: “It was a true privilege to contribute drums to William Shatner’s ambitious heavy metal…
Due to very high demand, Slayer have booked an additional “Reign In Blood” 40th anniversary show in Inglewood, CA. The band will now be performing the album in full on the following dates: 09/04 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater (feat. Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed) 11/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum (feat. Cannibal Corpse,…
Slayer will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Reign In Blood” during two headlining shows. The concerts will find the band performing the album in its entirety. Here’s the dates: 09/04 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater (feat. Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed) 11/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum (feat. Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera, and Crowbar)…
An official unboxing video has been shared for the 40th anniversary box set edition of Slayer’s “Hell Awaits.” You can check that out below. As previously reported, the set will be released on May 15 and it will include a 1985 show from Bochum, Germany, a 60-page book, posters, flyers, etc.
During a recent interview with 89 FM A Rádio Rock, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine discussed his band’s role in the “Big Four,” which also includes fellow thrash acts Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. He also claimed his guitar work was “very influential” with all of them. Mustaine said the following: “Well, I’ve been very invested in the…
According to Pollstar, Slayer, Kerry King, and Mastodon have signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation outside of the U.S. and Canada. They will be represented by global head of artist development Nick Storch and global touring executive vice president Mike Arfin. Storch and Arfin commented: “Slayer, Mastodon and Kerry King have passionate fanbases…
The lineup has officially been revealed for this year’s Rocklahoma festival. The event will take place at the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, OK on September 4-6 and the daily lineups can be found below. Tickets will be available on February 25. September 3 (pre-show): Plush Ozzolution She Hates Me Not Jump September 4:…
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