Slayer's 1988 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 / Danzig
Aug 31, 1988
 New York, New York, United States
  Added by Greg Fasolino


Slayer / Danzig
Aug 31, 1988
 New York, New York, United States
  Added by Greg Fasolino

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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 16, 1988 [445-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 16, 1988
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 15, 1988 [446-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 15, 1988
 Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 17, 1988 [447-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 17, 1988
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 18, 1988 [448-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 18, 1988
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 19, 1988 [449-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 19, 1988
 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 20, 1988 [450-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 20, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Judas Priest / Slayer on Oct 15, 1988 [651-small]

Judas Priest / Slayer
Oct 15, 1988
 Irvine, California, United States
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 17, 1988 [700-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 17, 1988
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Calvin Green

Judas Priest / Slayer on Oct 15, 1988 [137-small]

Judas Priest / Slayer
Oct 15, 1988
 Irvine, California, United States
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Judas Priest / Slayer on Oct 15, 1988 [139-small]

Judas Priest / Slayer
Oct 15, 1988
 Irvine, California, United States
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Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 12, 1988 [880-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 12, 1988
 Dublin South, Leinster, Ireland
  Uploaded by Rockerman75

Slayer / Nuclear Assault on Sep 12, 1988 [881-small]

Slayer / Nuclear Assault
Sep 12, 1988
 Dublin South, Leinster, Ireland
  Uploaded by Rockerman75

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Thug Apr 25, 2021

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


Thug Apr 25, 2021

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Slayer had?

Slayer has had 1,868 concerts.

What genre is Slayer?

Slayer is most often considered to be Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Black Metal, Thrash Metal, Nu Metal, Speed Metal, Groove Metal, Estados Unidos, Old School Thrash, Crossover Thrash, and First Wave Black Metal.

When was the last Slayer concert?

The last Slayer concert was on October 10, 2024 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Slayer / Pantera / Sevendust / Ministry / Halestorm / Cypress Hill / Static-X / Teen Mortgage / Slipknot / Evanescence / Dropkick Murphys / Highly Suspect / The Warning / Five Finger Death Punch / Rise Against / Architects / Mastodon / Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway / Taproot / Local H / D.R.U.G.S. / Bayside / Dead Poet Society / Poppy / Marky Ramone / Falling In Reverse / Disturbed / Flogging Molly / Shadow's Fall / Fear Factory / Powerman 5000 / Drowning Pool / From Ashes to New / Nothing More / Saosin / Whitechapel / Lorna Shore / Breaking Benjamin / Sleeping With Sirens / Ill Niño / Dope / Alien Ant Farm / P.O.D. / CKY / New Years Day / Juliette And The Licks / Any Given Sin / Bad Wolves / Iron Maiden / Mötley Crüe / Tom Morello / Jinjer / Till Lindemann / Ho99o9.

What setlist does Slayer play live?

The songs that Slayer performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 10, 2024 concert at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, United States:

  1. Delusions of Saviour
  2. South of Heaven
  3. Reborn
  4. Blood Red
  5. Postmortem
  6. Repentless
  7. Payback
  8. Temptation
  9. Jihad
  10. Seasons in the Abyss
  11. Born of Fire
  12. War Ensemble
  13. Hate Worldwide
  14. Disciple
  15. Dead Skin Mask
  16. Hell Awaits
  17. 213
  18. Mandatory Suicide
  19. Raining Blood
  20. Black Magic
  21. Angel of Death

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