Slayer Returns: A Farewell Tour, Five Years in the Making
Though they declared their farewell tour in 2018, Slayer surprised many with a handful of reunion gigs five years later. This recent showings, after inaugural performance at Chicago’s Riot Fest and subsequent date at Sacramento’s Aftershock, were more than just performances for the metal titans—they were a full-blown celebration for fans old and new. And while for many, it rekindled their allegiance to the legendary thrash metal band. “It was really cool,” said guitarist Kerry King.
Celebrating A Century Of Metal
King’s interview revelation came during a conversation about Slayer’s impact and legacy, expectedly touching on his return to the stage.
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“I think it’s really cool,” King said, examining the resurgence of the Slayer band. “A lot of fans are into it. There’s gonna be haters who say, ‘Oh, they retired.’ Yeah. Whatever. This is all about celebration. Say a kid was 10 years old when we retired. Now he’s 15, 16. [It’s his] first opportunity to see us. I think that’s important. The band’s lineup was the same as the one which last toured in 2019: King and drummer Paul Bostaph proved very successful with bassist/vocalist Tom Araya and guitarist Gary Holt. King’s solo album “From Hell I Rise,” which dropped in May, served as a reminder of the legendary guitarist’s ongoing commitment to heavy metal. While born of the speed and aggression the band was known for, the album ” ” Avoid erzählten
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