When he was told that Noisecreep was planning to run a tribute to Slayer today, 6/6, Anthrax's Scott Ian wholeheartedly agreed. "Why not? Every day is a good day for Slayer," Ian told Noisecreep. ...Read More »
Slayer frontman and bassist Tom Araya is set to be honored with the key to the city of Vina del Mar, the Chilean town in which he was born nearly 50 years ago. ...Read More »
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich tells fans to expect more US Big Four shows this year, but does not anticipate a full-fledged Big Four tour. ...Read More »
For the first time on American soil, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax shared the same stage for an event billed as The Big 4 Festival. ...Read More »
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien has been tapped to fill in for Exodus' Gary Holt when Holt leaves Slayer's European tour to play with his own band at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile. ...Read More »
'Murder in the Front Row: Bay Area Bangers and the Birth of Thrash Metal,' a hardcover photo book, will be released this fall via Bazillion Points Books. ...Read More »
Slayer were forced to cancel their weekend appearance at the Soundwave Festival in Sydney, Australia when bassist/vocalist Tom Araya fell ill and was admitted to a hospital. Araya, who also had to cancel tour plans last winter due to back surgery, is "feeling much better," according to a Facebook post by his wife Sandra. ...Read More »