The heavy metal band Slayer have confirmed that they will split this summer, after a global farewell tour.
The band summarised their remarkable career – 37 years, 12 studio albums, almost 3,000 performances and two Grammy awards – in a lengthy Instagram post, concluding: “The age of Slayer, one of the greatest thrash/metal/punk bands of this or any age, is coming to an end.”
Slayer are one of the “big four” bands credited with inventing thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. Their third album, 1986’s Reign in Blood, is considered one of the most influential metal albums of all time. They continued to tour after co-founder Jeff Hanneman’s death following a spider bite in 2013.
They have announced the North America leg of the tour with more dates to follow. Lamb of God, Anthrax, Behemoth and Testament will support.
