Caine Blackthorn
Slayer aren’t easing back into anything. To mark 40 years of Reign In Blood, the band has announced two exclusive U.S. headline shows where the album will be performed in full, something fans don’t get often, and probably won’t get again anytime soon.
The dates are limited and deliberate:
September 4 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
November 13 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
That’s it. Two shows. No extended run, no padding. And they’re not showing up alone.
The Minnesota date pulls in Down, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hatebreed, while the Los Angeles show stacks Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera, and Crowbar, two completely different lineups, both heavy enough to stand on their own.
These will be the only U.S. headline performances where Reign In Blood is played front to back. Festival appearances throughout the year will feature different sets, so if you want the full experience, this is where it happens.
Slayer’s current lineup remains unchanged from their last run: Kerry King, Tom Araya, Gary Holt, and Paul Bostaph. No surprises, just the same machine, still intact.
Their return over the past year hasn’t been subtle. Between massive festival slots in the U.K. and Canada, and a high-profile appearance during Black Sabbath’s final concert in Birmingham, Slayer have made it clear they’re not done showing up when it counts.
No new music attached to this. No big narrative. Just one of the most violent, precise records ever written and played the way it was meant to be.
