Watch the video announcing Slayer's farewell tour.
In an unexpected statement, Slayer announced that their 2018 tour would be their last. Dates and locations have not yet been announced, although the statement refers to a "World Tour".
The announcement video features a compilation spanning the entire career of the legendary American band, which began its activities in 1981.
The YouTube post reads: “The End is Near… Slayer bids farewell with one last world tour .
Tom Araya made a statement in 2016 that indicated the band's end might be approaching: "After 35 years, it's time to collect my retirement .
Watch the video announcing Slayer's farewell tour:
