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…
More bands have been added to the 2019 UK Download Festival. The event will take place on June 14-16 at Donington Park in Derby, UK and the newly announced acts include: Slayer (final UK show), Smashing Pumpkins, Dream Theater, Lamb Of God, Eagles Of Death Metal, Anthrax, Alien Weaponry, Bad Flower, Black Futures, Blackberry Smoke,…
More bands have been added to the 2019 Australian Download Festival. The event will take place in Sydney (March 9 at the Parramatta Park) and Melbourne (March 11 at the Flemington Racecourse) and the newly announced acts include: Sum 41, Pennywise, Thy Art Is Murder, Polaris, Twelve Foot Ninja, Slaves, and Voyager. Previously announced artists…
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…
The initial lineup has been revealed for the 2019 Australian Download Festival. The event will take place in Sydney (March 9 at the Parramatta Park) and Melbourne (March 11 at the Flemington Racecourse) and the following artists have been booked: Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Judas Priest, Alice In Chains, Ghost, Rise Against, The Amity Affliction, Anthrax,…
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…
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