Slayer Cancel US Tour Dates with Megadeth - Metal-R.US

Ashman

Bassist Tom Araya's back surgery has forced SLAYER to cancel their upcoming US tour dates...including shows as part of the American Carnage Tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT.

"Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said SLAYER's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month."

This difficult decision made by the band's bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of SLAYER's immediate tour plans that include the American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's UK/European tour scheduled for March and April. Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work to see if these dates can be rescheduled, so those holding tickets are asked to sit tight as more info will be announced as progress is made.

The headbanging Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a Cervical Radiculopathy. The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms. The surgical procedure that Araya will undergo, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a relatively routine practice and the recovery rate is excellent.

Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."

Wigg

He also had voice problems and bailed on the recent show in Adelaide.

He's unreliable, Kerry and co should kick him out

Blaise

If they did that Slayer nation would revolt. Without Tom I can't see them continuing.

Erik

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Originally Posted by Wigg

He also had voice problems and bailed on the recent show in Adelaide.

He's unreliable, Kerry and co should kick him out

You can't have Slayer without Tom. Old or not, he is the voice of Slayer. This seals it. Not going to American Carnage.

About2Crash

This is good news. Now Dave Mustaine can't be blamed in two weeks for kicking Slayer off of the tour for their conflicting religious beliefs.

Blaise

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Originally Posted by About2Crash

This is good news. Now Dave Mustaine can't be blamed in two weeks for kicking Slayer off of the tour for their conflicting religious beliefs.

Its supposedly being rescheduled for the summer.

Cris25041

I think I've reconsidered going...

Zee

Slayer can't exist without Tom. Slayer cant exist with Tom. I think its time to hang up the gloves and cherish the memories.

herrieman

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Originally Posted by Zee

Slayer can't exist without Tom. Slayer cant exist with Tom. I think its time to hang up the gloves and cherish the memories.

?? This, I don't understand.

Araya was, is and always will be the voice of Slayer. OK, his roughest edges are gone a bit, but still, he's Tom. His body doesn't concur for now, but they'll return. I will play Live Undead in honor of his old edge.

Zee

Idk. If Slayer broke up. it'd probably be for the better. They cant go on without Tom, but with him they just sound old. Not necessarily in style, but just wear and tear. Like Roger Daltry's voice now..

Ashman Kneel before ZOD Moderator MRU Donor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotia, NY USA Posts: 2,953 Images: 76 Horns up: 16 Horns up 297 times in 188 posts	Slayer Cancel US Tour Dates with Megadeth Bassist Tom Araya's back surgery has forced SLAYER to cancel their upcoming US tour dates...including shows as part of the American Carnage Tour with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT. "Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said SLAYER's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month." This difficult decision made by the band's bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of SLAYER's immediate tour plans that include the American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's UK/European tour scheduled for March and April. Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work to see if these dates can be rescheduled, so those holding tickets are asked to sit tight as more info will be announced as progress is made. The headbanging Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a Cervical Radiculopathy. The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms. The surgical procedure that Araya will undergo, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a relatively routine practice and the recovery rate is excellent. Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."
	It's just like the story of the grasshopper and the octopus. All year long the grasshopper kept burying acorns for winter while the octopus mooched off his girlfriend and watched TV. But then the winter came and the grasshopper died and the octopus ate all his acorns and also he got a racecar. Is any of this getting through to you?

Wigg I am really really great. Moderator MRU Donor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 5,570 Images: 14 Horns up: 283 Horns up 423 times in 306 posts	He also had voice problems and bailed on the recent show in Adelaide. He's unreliable, Kerry and co should kick him out
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Blaise Meus Percarsus MRU Donor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,590 Images: 11 Horns up: 141 Horns up 444 times in 304 posts	If they did that Slayer nation would revolt. Without Tom I can't see them continuing.
	"for all who draw the sword will die by the sword." Jesus

Zee Day Tripper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albany, NY/ Haverstraw, NY Posts: 1,760 Images: 12 Horns up: 4 Horns up 39 times in 27 posts	Slayer can't exist without Tom. Slayer cant exist with Tom. I think its time to hang up the gloves and cherish the memories.
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