Thrash metal band Slayer and heavy metal frontman Rob Zombie have joined forces for a summer tour that promises North American fans Hell on Earth, reports Consequence of Sound.
The joint effort kicks off July 20 in Reading, Pennsylvania, traveling throughout Canada and the States for 12 dates, and wraps up in Seattle, Washington on August 6.
"We haven’t toured with Zombie since Ozzfest 1999, so you can expect no less than ‘hell on earth,’" said Slayer’s Kerry King. "Total sonic annihilation and a visual bludgeoning. Bring your own body bag…"
"Total destruction on stage and off is what this combination promises," states Zombie, "Seriously, how much more Hell could you ask for?"
As co-headliners, both Zombie and Slayer will present their full headline sets at every show, and both bands take turns closing the show. Slayer will draw from its entire 30-year catalogue for this tour’s set list. San Francisco’s thrash-metal band Exodus has been confirmed as the opening act.
Grammy-winning Slayer is known for high-intensity live shows, having been named ‘Best Live Band’ by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer.
Zombie has more than 15 million albums sold, seven Grammy nominations, and directed five major motion pictures, including Halloween. After the tour, Zombie will be starting production on his sixth feature film, The Lords of Salem.