Kerry King in-store appearances during 'Rockstar Energy' Tour
July 3rd, 2009
Here's your chance to meet Kerry King! Kerry and a B.C. Rich guitar endorser, will make in-store appearances at select B.C. Rich retailers while on the 2009 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The special events are co-sponsored by EMG pickups — read more.
Lombardo talks with Knac.com, Kerry reveals new song titles
June 29th, 2009
Another interview with Dave! This time it's with Knac.com discussing 'World Painted Blood', Lombardo's side projects, playing in Madison Square Garden, and much more. In other news Kerry King revealed some song titles from the new album during an interview with Billboard.com. Those include "Beauty Through Order," "Unit 731," "Playing with Dolls," "Public Display of Dismemberment," "Americon" and the title track. Read the entire article for more!
Lombardo talks about the new album, touring with Megadeth and more
June 25th, 2009
Blabbermouth.net recently got a chance to sit down with Dave Lombardo and discuss 'World Painted Blood' — new album to be released late summer, Canadian Carnage tour with Megadeth, dealings within the band, and much more. Check out the full interview here. Dave also talked with Sun Media about the forthcoming band activities, touring again with Megadeth and more. Read the entire interview now!
Slayer to headline Wacken Rocks South, Seaside festivals
June 11th, 2009
Slayer have confirmed to headline Germany's Wacken Rocks South and Wacken Rocks Seaside festivals on August 28th and August 29th in Kreuth and Aurich respectively. These will be the only Open Air German shows of 2009 for the band. For more information on the festivals please visit the official Web site here.
Slayer to play Japan's Loud Park
June 8th, 2009
Slayer have confirmed their first festival date of 2009 and it's happening in Japan as part of Loud Park festival, set to take place October 17-18 at Makuhari Messe a convention center in Japan located in the western region of Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo. For more information, please visit the official festival Web site.
Slayer's new album title revealed!
June 3rd, 2009
Earlier today, blabbermouth.net exclusively revealed that Slayer have set "World Painted Blood" as the title of their new album, tentatively due late summer via American Recordings/Columbia Records. The forthcoming CD is being produced by Greg Fidelman and will include the album's title track and "Psychopathy Red" (both of which are Jeff Hanneman-penned tunes), the latter of which was made available as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl disc on April 18, 2009 as part of the third annual Record Store Day.
Reel To Real: In The Studio With Slayer
May 26th, 2009
ShockHound has posted a five-minute video clip of Slayer discussing the recording process for their new album. Due late summer via American Recordings/Sony BMG, the forthcoming CD and is being produced by Greg Fidelman and will include the song "Psychopathy Red", which was made available as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl disc on April 18, 2009 as part of the third annual Record Store Day.
Blabbermouth.net interviews Kerry King
May 22nd, 2009
On Tuesday, May 19, Blabbermouth.net spoke to Kerry King about the band's new CD and their upcoming touring activities. Check out the highlights of the interview over at Blabbermouth.net.
New album expected late summer...
May 9th, 2009
Despite widespread rumors to the contrary, Slayer's as-yet-untitled new album does not yet have an official release date. According to the band's publicist, the band's in the studio putting the finishing touches on the CD recordings ... Read more.
Slayer to play shows with Megadeth!
April 27th, 2009
Slayer and Megadeth — two of the bands that defined the thrash/metal genre, will perform together for the first time in more than 15 years when they co-headline four shows in Canada in late June. Read full details now!.
Kerry comes out from the studio...
April 26th, 2009
Kerry King took a break from the studio to do a phone interview with club.kingsnake.com. Kerry talks about the new album, forthcoming tours and other stuff. Listen to it here.
Quick album update, 7" single and Tom talks ESP Guitars
March 29th, 2009
Tom Araya recently provided a quick update on how the new album is coming together to Artisan News Service. Also Slayer are set to unleash 'Psychopaphy Red' 7" single as part of the third annual 'Record Store Day'. In other news, check out a video of Tom at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show talking about ESP Guitars.
