Slayer - Announce Reunion Shows
Yes, it's true, Slayer is back! The band, who had disbanded after a farewell tour back in 2019, will be playing at least two shows this September; they will be headlining this year's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, and Riot Fest in Chicago. While it is not known if the reunion will be a permanent one, the lineup will reportedly include the same as before the breakup, co-founders Tom Araya (vocals, bass) and Kerry King (guitar), joined by Paul Bostaph (drummer) and Exodus' Gary Holt (guitar).
Vocalist/bassist Tom Araya commented via press release: "Nothing compares to the 90 minutes when we're on stage playing live, sharing that intense energy with our fans. And to be honest, we have missed that."
Guitarist Kerry King added: "Have I missed playing live? Absolutely. Slayer means a lot to our fans; they mean a lot to us. It will be five years since we have seen them."
Vocalist/bassist Tom Araya commented via press release: "Nothing compares to the 90 minutes when we're on stage playing live, sharing that intense energy with our fans. And to be honest, we have missed that."
Guitarist Kerry King added: "Have I missed playing live? Absolutely. Slayer means a lot to our fans; they mean a lot to us. It will be five years since we have seen them."
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| Stormm Posts: 169  |
Kerry King spoke about how he's not been talking with Araya since breakup, that he's almost dead to him, talking shit about other members, new project and album on the way and couple weeks later... Slayer reunion. Ok. Strictly business right here, I pressume...
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| Daniell _爱情_ Elite Posts: 6105  |
It's money, of course. And it's perfectly fine. The guys were offered a hefty pile of green, they talked and here we are. It's always business and it's been business since day one. Every band starts with a dream of making it big and making big bucks in the process.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62038  |
Nja seems they be touring band whit some big USA and few major EU festivals.
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Tom Muller Posts: 309  |
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7573  |
Next, new album is in making.
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| 24emd Theory Snob Posts: 1083  |
Next thing you know Kerry King's solo album will be released as the next Slayer album 
---- "I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2 "Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend Best 2024 Albums
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| BetterThanRaw Posts: 75  |
Great news! Now, make sure to give us a new album!
---- Kai Hansen über alles!
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| Guib Thrash Talker Posts: 3220  |
Written by Metal God on 23.02.2024 at 01:07 Absolutely!
---- - Headbanging with mostly clogged arteries to that stuff - Guib's List Of Essential Albums - Also Thrash Paradise Thrash Here
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| Sanderkill Posts: 32 |
Written by 24emd on 22.02.2024 at 21:27 No problem with that for me I'd rather hearing Tom on the vocals if the Death Angel guy is going to just immitate his style on the entire album. Tom is just irreplaceable imo
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3408  |
Written by Daniell on 22.02.2024 at 16:00 It worked with Guns n Roses. I doubt Slash and Duff would've shared a stage again with Axl without a tip truck full of cash to motivate them.
---- "I'm here to nunchuck and not wear helmets. And I'm all out of helmets." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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| Daniell _爱情_ Elite Posts: 6105 |
Written by Sanderkill on 23.02.2024 at 02:27 Possibly, but his voice is too far gone. Even on later studio albums you can hear how it deteriorated. It was even more evident during live performances. Last time I saw them (in 2018 or 2019), he was getting worse with each song. It's blatantly obvious that he is not able to sing well anymore. A few gigs here and there he can probably manage, but not a full tour for sure. I'm pretty sure Tom's voice was the main (if not only) reason for Slayer disbanding.
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| Novas Posts: 234  |
Written by Daniell on 23.02.2024 at 08:29 That, and Tom wanted to be there for his grandchildren since he put the band in front of his children over the years. Guys getting old. You either have energy or you don't. Some guys like Kerry King still thinks he's 30yrs younger. But I don't think was practicing his vocals at all outside of making music. But it's all good 👍🏻 Also, Mark (Death Angel) is one hell of a versatile singer. He doesn't have to sing like Tom, but I think King had control over that. And he has great energy live. It is the hardest I've heard of Mark's vocals though
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| nikarg Staff Posts: 7356  |
 Pretty much sums up how I feel about this news. Taken from SIMPSONS KVLTPOSTING. I guess reuniting was worth it for the memes, at least.
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| Metal God Contributor Posts: 140 |
Written by nikarg on 23.02.2024 at 19:05
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| RaduP CertifiedHipster Staff Posts: 9035  |
Pissed off because I got to see them on their last tour and now more people will have the opportunity to see them?? What about my bragging rights??
---- Do you think if the heart keeps on shrinking One day there will be no heart at all?
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62038 |
Written by RaduP on 26.02.2024 at 08:21 Then go to AC /DC gig.
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| The Galactician Posts: 400  |
Written by Metal God on 23.02.2024 at 01:07 100%. Kerry is a legend but Hanneman was the stronger songwriter by a lot. Gary Holt could at least provide a bit of songwriting balance if they gave it another go.
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