Slayer have been confirmed to play at the infamous german "Wacken Open Air" taking place in Wacken, Germany from August 5th to August 7th 2010. As always check out the Tourdates for a full tour schedule.

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax have also been confirmed for the Swiss edition of the "Sonisphere Festival". The show will take place on June 18th at the Degenaupark in Jonschwil. Other bands on the bill are Heaven & Hell and Motörhead. (Tourdates)

Slayer, Megadeth & Testament talk about "American Carnage"

As you all know Slayer, Megadeth & Testament will tour north america in January and February 2010 (Full Tourdates & Ticket Info). Recently the members of the three bands talked about the upcoming tour, check out the video here.

Slayer & Testament members on "Metalopolis" radio show

Tom Araya and Chuck Billy (Testament) will be on Oregons Rock 101.1 FM KUFO radio station this Saturday (December 19th). The interview will be a part of the "Metalopolis" radio show, you can listen to the show at www.kufo.com Saturday night from 10pm.

It has been confirmed that Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax will share the same stage at the following "Sonisphere Festivals":

June 16th: Warsaw, Poland
June 19th: Prague, Czech Republic

For full details check out the Tourdates.

Official press-release:

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The world wide web has been abound with speculation on a possible “BIG FOUR” tour for several months. Now, SONISPHERE can exclusively reveal that METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX will play together for the first time in history, in a move that will have metalheads across the globe frenzied with excitement.

Says LARS ULRICH/METALLICA of this historic announcement: "Who would have thought that more than 25 years after its inception, thrash metal's big 4 would not only still be around and more popular than ever, but will now play together for the first time...what a mindfuck! Bring it on!"

“It's about fucking time this happened,” said SLAYER’s KERRY KING. “and about time the fans finally get what they want. This is fucking awesome.”

ANTHRAX guitarist SCOTT IAN agrees, commenting on the enormity of the announcement.

“People have been talking about these four bands playing together since 1984. That's twenty-six years of expectation!!! And the thing is, I believe not only will we live up to the expectations, we will shatter them!! No other four bands as influential as the four of us have ever done this. Imagine if The Beatles, Stones, The Who and Zeppelin had done shows? Or Sabbath, Priest, Maiden, Motorhead? Well, I may be getting into some rarified air here but as a fan, that's how big I feel this is.”

These four legendary acts broke out of the underground thrash movement to dominate the metal world in the 1980s, selling millions of records and packing arenas across the globe. The metal giants have never before all shared the same stage, despite huge demand. But on 16th June 2010, METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX will take to the SONISPHERE stage at Bemowo Airport, Poland, to make the dreams of headbangers the world over become a reality. A second Big Four appearance is planned for SONISPHERE CZECH REPUBLIC three days later, with more SONISPHERE shows featuring the awesome combo to be announced in the coming days and weeks.

“This is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for Heavy Metal “Fans” to see the four greatest Heavy Metal “Bands” in American History back together on one stage” concludes MEGADETH mainman DAVE MUSTAINE. “If there are any heads left at the end of this Festival that haven’t banged, they don’t belong there.”
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It has been confirmed that Slayer will be playing some shows which are part of the "Sonisphere Festival" tour taking place next summer across europe. Confirmed shows so far:

June 16th: Warsaw, Poland
June 19th: Prague, Czech Republic
July 30th - August 1st: Knebworth, UK
August 7th: Stockholm, Sweden
August 8th: Pori, Finland

Slayer have also been confirmed for the Austrian "Novarock" festival taking place from June 11th to June 13th in Nickelsdorf. For a complete detailed listing please check out the Tourdates.

There are more festivals to be announced in the next days, so keep checking back!

Slayer are among the nominees for the 52nd Grammy Awards which will take place on Sunday, January 31st 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Slayer are nominated in the category "best metal performance" with "Hate Worldwide" from their latest album "World Painted Blood". Other nominees in that category are:

Judas Priest | Dissident Aggressor (from "A touch of evil live")
Lamb Of God | Set to Fail (from "Wrath")
Megadeth | Headcrusher (from "Endgame")
Ministry | Senor Peligro (from "Adios...")