The dates for Slayer’s final North American tour have been revealed; check them out below. Joining them on the trek will be Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Behemoth and Testament. Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe said of the run:
“If you are lucky enough to be invited to play even just once with living legends like Slayer, it’s an incredible honor. Slayer gave Lamb Of God our very first two overseas shows. Slayer has subsequently taken us on several full-length tours, both at home and abroad. The guys in Slayer and their crew have also always been very, very cool to our band. It is irrefutable that Slayer helped create the genre of aggressive metal, and all modern bands of that ilk owe them a huge debt – I know we do. To be asked to be a part of their final tour – well, it just makes you stop and realize just how lucky you are. Hail Slayer! We’ll see you on the road…”
Frank Bello of Anthrax added:
“It’s truly an honor to be on Slayer’s final tour. Anthrax and Slayer have toured together for decades, we are family, band and crew, so we want to help give Slayer the best send-off possible, and to have one last blast with our friends. But you know, at the end of the day, Slayer will never die.”
Behemoth frontman Nergal said:
“Well, well, well… the dream comes true AGAIN it seems. Behemoth will be teaming up with mighty Slayer again for another extensive North American run later this year! Nothing short of epic if you ask me! I cannot wait to confront American legions again before we unleash the new record. One of the biggest metal tours this year: Testament, Behemoth, Anthrax, Lamb Of God and Slayer. Can you miss it out? FUCK NO!”
Testament’s Chuck Billy stated:
“Sharing the stage with Slayer once again is going to be an honor, and to be a part of the final tour is going to be a special privilege for us. Slayer has influenced so many aggressive bands in their career. This tour will be an epic time for all who attend. Do yourself a favor and clear your calendars when this show comes to town. This will be your last chance to see a tour like this. Get ready North America for the devastation.”
Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 26th.
5/10 – San Diego, CA | Valley View
5/11 – Irvine, CA | Five Point Amphitheater
5/13 – Sacramento, CA | Papa Murphy’s Park
5/16 – Vancouver, BC | PNE Forum
5/17 – Penticton, BC | South Okanagan Events Center
5/19 – Calgary, AB | Big Four
5/20 – Edmonton, AB | Shaw Conference Center
5/22 – Winnipeg, MB | MTS Centre
5/24 – Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
5/25 – Chicago, IL | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
5/27 – Sterling Heights, MI | Freedom Hill Amphitheater
5/29 – Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage
5/30 – Laval, QC | Place Bell
6/01 – Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena
6/02 – Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center
6/04 – Reading, PA | Santander Arena
6/06 – Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center
6/07 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center
6/09 – Pittsburgh, PA | Key Bank Pavilion
6/10 – Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live
6/12 – Virginia Beach, VA | Veteran’s United
6/14 – Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion
6/15 – Orlando, FL | Orlando Amphitheater
6/17 – Houston, TX | Smart Financial Centre
6/19 – Dallas, TX | Bomb Factory
6/20 – Austin, TX | Austin 360 Amphitheater
