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:…
Last night (January 22), Metal Allegiance, the supergroup featuring Alex Skolnick (Testament), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), and Mark Menghi, performed live at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. The concert found the core mebers joined by Chuck Billy (Testament), John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax), Doc Coyle (God Forbid, ex-Bad Wolves), William…
Slayer will be releasing a 40th anniversary edition of “Hell Awaits” on May 15. The effort has been remastered/restored by Patrick W. Engel and it will include audio from a June 18, 1985 show at Zeche in Bochum, Germany. Guitarist Kerry King commented: “It’s the record where Slayer became Slayer. Jeff [Hanneman, late Slayer guitarist]…
Slayer’s Slaytanic Verses museum has launched a new online collection to commemorate the 40th anniversary of “Hell Awaits.” The “Hell On Tour” archive explores the 1985 world tour in support of the album. It also includes interviews with Tom Araya and Kerry King about the “Hell Awaits” era. The following was said about the tour…
During a recent appearance on Reigning TV, Slayer’s Kerry King offered an update on his next solo album. The guitarist hopes “to record [the effort] before New Year’s.” King said the following: “Well, it’s vague because there’s planning, there’s a record company’s perspective, but we have enough material for the next one already. I just…
During a recent episode of Reigning TV, Slayer guitarist Kerry King and Death Angel vocalist Mark Osegueda were asked to choose between Metallica and Megadeth. Both artists ultimately chose Metallica, before King added: “I’m gonna be brutally honest. Metallica has a singer. Sorry Dave.” King also made similar comments after they chose James Hetfield over…
The lineups have been revealed for next year’s Sick New World festivals. Those events will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV on April 25 and the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX on October 24. 04/24 Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas Festival Grounds: System Of A Down…
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