After a hiatus of nearly six years, the iconic thrash metal band Slayer has announced new performances in a series of shows in 2025. The announcement marks Slayer's return to stages in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Highlighting this as one of the most anticipated moments for heavy metal fans, the band will perform at major festivals, including the Festival D'été de Québec in Canada. In addition, they will give further performances at Blackweir Fields and Cardiff in Wales, and at Finsbury Park in London.
In addition to their own shows, Slayer is one of the main attractions at the legendary Back To The Beginning Black Sabbath 's farewell show , in Birmingham, where they will share the lineup with bands like Metallica and Guns N' Roses .
The shows are scheduled for July of this year. Check out the schedule:
July 3, 2025, at Blackweir Fields, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Line-up: Slayer, Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon, Hatebreed and Neckbreaker
July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom ( Back to the Beginning ). Line-up: Black Sabbath, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Pantera , Anthrax and many more.
July 6, 2025, at Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom. Line-up: Slayer, Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon, Neckbreaker
July 11, 2025, in Quebec City, Canada (Festival D'été). Special guest appearance by the band Mastodon.
September 18, 2025, at Highland Festival Grounds, Louisville, KY, USA (Louder Than Life)
The emotion of Black Sabbath's farewell.
In an interview with Blabbermouth , the members of Slayer revealed their excitement about sharing the stage one last time with the members of Black Sabbath. Bassist and vocalist Tom Araya expressed his admiration for the band. Guitarist Kerry King emphasized the honor of sharing the stage with his heroes.
King, however, reaffirmed that despite these shows, the band does not plan to return to touring or produce new albums. The Slayer founder emphasized that these performances are a celebration for the fans, especially those who haven't had the opportunity to see them before (via Metal Roos ).
The Slayer lineup for these comeback shows is the same as the final tour of 2019, consisting of Kerry King, Paul Bostaph , Tom Araya, and Gary Holt .
Kerry King's influence on the return and Bangers Open Air 2025
The band's return, albeit brief, occurred after the release of Kerry King , From Hell I Rise , in May 2024.
With the release of his solo work, King will be present on the third day of Bangers Open Air 2025. The festival is one of the most anticipated metal festivals of the year .
In the countdown to the festival, it will take place at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo, where the promotion of his solo album will be offered in a unique opportunity.
Kerry King's participation in Bangers Open Air is a highly anticipated event for fans. Her performance promises to be a memorable one.
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