Tag Archives: Slayer

Aftershock brings Slayer, Pantera, Motley Crue & Iron Maiden to one stage

Posted by on February 28, 2024

  Aftershock, the West Coast’s largest rock festival, is back for its 12th year, and the masterminds at Danny Wimmer Presents are really stepping it up this time around. Dropping an earthquake inducing lineup that consists of more than 130 bands, on 5 stages over 4 days this October 10th – 13th. Discovery Park in […]

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Ticket Giveaway: Win 2 VIP passes to see Slayer at Riot Fest

Posted by on February 25, 2024

  Enter to win two VIP passes to see the return of Slayer at this year’s Riot Fest in Chicago, IL this September! Metal Insider is giving away two VIP passes! Complete the tasks below to gain more entries and increase your chances of winning.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness the legendary […]

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Lisa Holt, wife of Slayer guitarist Gary Holt, responds to naysayers on band’s reunion shows: “Don’t Go”

Posted by on February 22, 2024

  Lisa Holt, the wife of Slayer guitarist Gary Holt, has shared a few words following yesterday’s (21st) announcement on the group’s decision to reunite for select festival appearances booked for Riot Fest and Louder Than Life thus far. The reunion comes five years after Slayer concluded their “farewell” tour in 2019.  Following the news […]

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SLAYER resurrected: Legends to headline 2024 Louder Than Life & Riot Fest

Posted by on February 21, 2024

  This is not a drill; Slayer are back! After wrapping up their final world tour in November 2019, these legends featuring Tom Araya (bass/vocals), Kerry King (guitar), Gary Holt (guitar), and Paul Bostaph (drums) have announced their first return to the stage. At least for two festival appearances, for now: Riot Fest in Chicago, […]

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Lamb of God & Mastodon announce ‘Ashes of Leviathan’ tour w/ Kerry King

Posted by on February 6, 2024

  Following our extensive list of upcoming tours and festivals recently announced, the touring season continues to explode for 2024. What a year, indeed. Metal giants Lamb of God and Mastodon will be teaming up this summer for a special Ashes Of Leviathan tour, commemorating the 20th anniversary of their respected albums, Ashes of the […]

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Kerry King shares new song “Idle Hands,” debut solo album arriving in May

Posted by on February 5, 2024

  Slayer’s Kerry King knew his musical career wasn’t coming to an end on that very night, November 30, 2019, at the Los Angeles Forum, notably known as Slayer’s final show. King himself recognized it, stating: “I knew early on that I wasn’t done, and I had no intention of not continuing to play.” King […]

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Kerry King reveals producer for anticipated solo album

Posted by on January 17, 2024

  In a recent interview with Consequence, legendary Slayer guitarist Kerry King provided more details on his forthcoming solo project’s debut album. King revealed he has enlisted Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Megadeth, Gojira, Trivium, KoRn) to produce the record.  During the discussion, King expressed his excitement about working with Wilbur for the first time, […]

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Slayer’s ‘Show No Mercy’ returns on vinyl for 40th anniversary celebration

Posted by on November 15, 2023

Metal Blade Records is set to release two distinct versions of Slayer’s Show No Mercy on vinyl to celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary. The debut studio album by these thrash metal legends was initially released on December 3, 1983, will now be honored with a limited edition “Blood” filled liquid vinyl (limited to 250 worldwide) […]

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Kerry King teases new project for 2024

Posted by on November 7, 2023

  Former Slayer guitarist Kerry King hints at the arrival of his highly anticipated new project in 2024. The tease comes via a photo of King’s iconic stage chain, shared on his Facebook page, with the caption “Coming in 2024…”. The guitarist removed the chain during Slayer’s final concert in 2019, symbolizing the end of […]

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Volbeat drummer Jon Larsen tests positive for Covid 19; Jon Dette (ex-Slayer) steps in for U.S. Tour

Posted by on January 31, 2022

  Danish hard rockers Volbeat have announced their drummer Jon Larsen has tested positive for COVID-19. After only three shows into their U.S. tour, the band was forced to cancel their January 28th show in Boise, ID, leaving Co-headliners Ghost and openers Twin Temple to play the show as planned without them. Volbeat have now […]

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