Story perspectives

Slayer Celebrates 40 Years with Exclusive Hell On Tour Archive

11/10/2025

27 5

Summary

Story summary

Slaytanic Verses, the official Slayer online museum, launched the Hell On Tour archive to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hell Awaits, featuring the band's handwritten 1985 world tour notebook detailing seven countries and sixty shows.
The archive includes exclusive interviews with Tom Araya and Kerry King reflecting on the era's significance.
In February 2024, Slayer announced they would headline three major U.S. festivals, but extensive touring is not planned.

1 of 1

Story summary

Slaytanic Verses, the official Slayer online museum, launched the Hell On Tour archive to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hell Awaits, featuring the band's handwritten 1985 world tour notebook detailing seven countries and sixty shows.
The archive includes exclusive interviews with Tom Araya and Kerry King reflecting on the era's significance.
In February 2024, Slayer announced they would headline three major U.S. festivals, but extensive touring is not planned.