Slayer Concert History

Alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax, Slayer is considered one of the "Big Four Bands of Trash Metal." After releasing its debut album "Show Mercy" in 1983, Slayer began developing a cult following within the underground metal scene. The band's third album, "Reign in Blood" (1986) was the first to chart on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at 94. Each of the next three albums charted higher than the last with "Divine Intervention" (1994) being the first to break the top ten. The band's twelfth and final studio album "Repentless" (2015) became the band's highest-ranking album, peaking at four. In 2018, the band embarked on a farewell tour with some of metal's biggest bands including Lamb of God, Behemoth, Testament, Napalm Death, Amon Amarth, and Cannibal Corpse. Slayer officially disbanded following the conclusion of the tour in November 2019.

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Slayer Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 106)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 19, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Mercenaries of Metal Tour

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Seattle Center Coliseum Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 18, 1988
Slayer

World Sacrifice

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Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 16, 1988
Slayer

World Sacrifice

Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Oct 15, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Ram it down

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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Oct 14, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Ram It Down Tour

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Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
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Oct 12, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Ram It Down / South Of Heaven

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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Oct 11, 1988
Slayer

World Sacrifice

Selland Arena Fresno, California, United States
Oct 10, 1988
Slayer

World Sacrifice

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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Oct 09, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Mercenaries of Metal

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Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, California, United States
Oct 08, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer / Cinderella

"Mercenaries Of Metal Tour"

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Cow Palace Arena & Event Center Daly City, California, United States
Oct 07, 1988
Slayer

World Sacrifice

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center Daly City, California, United States
Oct 06, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Mercenaries of metal tour

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Compton Terrace, Firebird Lake Chandler, Arizona, United States
Oct 04, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer
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Tingley Coliseum, Expo New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Oct 02, 1988
Judas Priest / Slayer

Mercenaries of Metal Tour

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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Oct 01, 1988
Slayer

World Sacrifice

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Salt Palace Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Sep 22, 1988
Slayer / Nuclear Assault

Survive

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Volkshaus Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Sep 20, 1988
Slayer / Nuclear Assault
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Hammersmith Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 19, 1988
Slayer / Nuclear Assault
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Sep 18, 1988
Slayer / Nuclear Assault
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Edinburgh Playhouse Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 17, 1988
Slayer / Nuclear Assault

Slayer, Nuclear Assault Newcastle city hall Sept 17 1988

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Newcastle City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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  1. Delusions of Saviour
  2. South of Heaven
  3. Repentless
  4. Disciple
  5. Die by the Sword
  6. Jihad
  7. War Ensemble
  8. Chemical Warfare
  9. Reborn
  10. Mandatory Suicide
  11. Born of Fire
  12. Dead Skin Mask
  13. Spirit in Black
  14. Hate Worldwide
  15. Seasons in the Abyss
  16. Hell Awaits
  17. 213
  18. Postmortem
  19. Raining Blood
  20. Black Magic
  21. Angel of Death

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 11 concerts
2025 7 concerts
2024 5 concerts
2023 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2019 99 concerts
2018 82 concerts
2017 57 concerts
2016 106 concerts
2015 81 concerts
2014 75 concerts
2013 80 concerts
2012 63 concerts
2011 70 concerts
2010 105 concerts
2009 69 concerts
2008 43 concerts
2007 80 concerts
2006 82 concerts
2005 33 concerts
2004 112 concerts
2003 53 concerts
2002 91 concerts
2001 89 concerts
2000 45 concerts
1999 69 concerts
1998 113 concerts
1996 43 concerts
1995 65 concerts
1994 52 concerts
1992 10 concerts
1991 119 concerts
1990 33 concerts
1989 17 concerts
1988 82 concerts
1987 56 concerts
1986 33 concerts
1985 62 concerts
1984 73 concerts
1983 29 concerts
1982 10 concerts
1981 2 concerts
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Apr 25, 2021

Neither is the September 7 1990 show at Chance in Poughkeepsie.

Apr 25, 2021

The February 1, 1987 show at the Chance in Poughkeepsie NY is not listed

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