SLAYER extend farewell tour into 2019

28 August 2018

SLAYER have announced that they are extended their final tour into 2019.

The thrash giants announced in January that they would be bringing their 37-year career to a close with a final world tour.

SLAYER recently finished the North American leg of the tour, with UK and European dates planned for November and December 2018. But guitarist Kerry King says it will now run into next year.

“We always knew this tour would take us into 2019,” said King in a statement, “and we’ve been blown away by the response we’ve been getting here in North America. We’ve heard about fans who have driven five, six hours or flown in from other cities or countries to see us, so we want to assure our fans that we’ll be on the road through 2019 and will get to as many places around the world as possible, to make it easier for everyone to come and see us one last time.”

The band have yet to announce specific dates beyond an appearance at next year’s Hellfest in Clisson, France in June 2019 They reportedly plan to add shows in South America, Australia and Japan to the tour.

“We still have quite a few places to play, so next year, keep your eyes and ears open so you can catch us live one last and final time,” says frontman Tom Araya. “Again, thank you!"

SLAYER 2018 UK and European tour dates:

Nov 01: Dublin 3 Arena, Ireland

Nov 03: London SSE Arena Wembley, UK

Nov 05: Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, UK

Nov 07: Birmingham Arena, UK

Nov 09: Manchester Arena, UK

Nov 10: Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, UK

Nov 12: Glasgow SSE Hydro, UK

Nov 14: Dortmund Westfalenhalle, Germany

Nov 15: Zwolle Ijsselhallen, Netherlands

Nov 17: Madrid Vistalegre, Spain

Nov 18: Barcelona St Jordi, Spain