Slayer photos from Cologne, Germany
November 9th, 2008
Metal-hammer.de has uploaded over 50 images from Slayer's November 6th performance in Cologne, Germany. Check out the pics right here.
Read a chapter from 'Reign in Blood' book
November 7th, 2008
Continuum Books is offering a free sample chapter from "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about Slayer. In the book, author D.X. Ferris takes a documentary approach to the record and its impact. It explores the album's creation based on interviews with it creators, including the band, producer Rick Rubin, and engineer Andy Wallace. Also 47 artists and fans weigh in on the album's enduring legacy. Read more ...
We Could Thrash Out Two More Albums If We're Fast Enough
November 7th, 2008
Kerry King told music web site The Quietus backstage at the London stop of the band's current "Unholy Alliance" European tour that he would like to record two more albums with Slayer before the group finally calls it quits. "We're talking of going in the studio next February and getting the next record out, so if we do things in a timely manner, I don't see there's any reason why we can't have more than one album out. Read the interview here.
Slayer photos from Cardiff, Wales
November 6th, 2008
Lucemfero.com has uploaded photos of the November 2, 2008 Slayer's "Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" concert at CIA in Cardiff, Wales. Check them out right here. Also, included photos of Amon Amarth and Mastodon.
Unholy Alliance III setlist revealed
October 28th, 2008
Slayer kicked off the third edition of their Unholy Alliance European tour also featuring support from Mastodon and Amon Amarth. Check out Slayer's setlist that includes a couple of songs that Slayer haven't played in ages...
Slayer start work on new album
October 24th, 2008
The guys spent a couple of weeks in a Southern California recording studio earlier this month, recording three new songs for a brand new album expected out summer 2009. Read full details and check out a short video of one of the new songs, "Psychopathy Red", a Jeff Hanneman-penned track that gives a chilling look into the twisted mind of Andrei Chikatilo, a notorious Russian serial killer.
All Of 'Reign In Blood' in Sweden and England, New DVD to be Filmed
October 9th, 2008
According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Slayer will perform its 1986 classic album "Reign In Blood" in its entirety at the band's two shows in Sweden in late November, as well as on October 30th at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. Also there are plans to film a DVD on October 31 at the same venue as the night before, read more.
New Slayer Song Available at the upcoming tour
October 4th, 2008
A brand-new Slayer album is expected in 2009, but some fans won't have to wait that long to get an early listen to some of the new music. Fans who attend any of the upcoming European "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" dates, will receive the new song via an exclusive download card, read more.
King At Metal Hammer Golden Gods, Discusses new Album
June 18th, 2008
Kerry King was interviewed backstage at this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods ceremony, which was held on Monday, June 16 in London, England. Also Kerry gave writer Joel McIver an update about the next Slayer album and the band's future, read the interview now.
The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III - Dates Announced
June 18th, 2008
Slayer have confirmed a partial itinerary for the forthcoming 'The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III' tour across Europe that will also feature Mastodon and Trivium along with one more act in the support slots. Check out the updated tour schedule right now for all the details.
3 New Slayer Shows up for Download!
May 24th, 2008
With Slayer's European festival run kicking off next month, I've decided to put some additional shows up for download (finally)!. You will find 2 audio and 1 video shows from the Seasons in the Abyss era. The audio shows are compressed with winrar so make sure you have that. Enjoy!
