Slayer, Megadeth, Testament: American Carnage Is Coming

Big metal news: For the first time since 1991's legendary "Clash of the Titans" tour, heavy music icons Slayer and Megadeth will hit the road together in the U.S. early next year in a two-horned attack the bands have dubbed "American Carnage." And even better, they're bringing thrash/speed stalwarts Testament with them, making each show a full metal trifecta packing three sets of intensity. The three bands are each supporting a new album with the upcoming shows: Slayer's World Painted Blood, Megadeth's Endgame, and Testament's The Formation of Damnation, and the critics like all three—a lot. So it sounds likely that the upcoming tour, which will include six Canadian dates that were recently postponed, will be a thrashing success. The first show is scheduled for Jan. 18, 2010, in Seattle, and the last date is currently Feb. 23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Check the promo video for more details. Interestingly, the American Carnage announcement comes just days after Slayer announced that it would have to postpone its November/December UK and European tour (as well as the aforementioned Canadian dates) due to singer/bassist Tom Araya's back problems. Apparently, Araya will now use that time to recuperate and get ready for the Carnage tour. Slayer's UK/Europe shows have been rescheduled for immediately after, kicking off March 7.