Thrash metal legends Slayer hit the ground running for their first live performance of 2026 last night, September 04th. The band took to the stage at at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, MN for their first 40th anniversary show celebrating 1986 thrash landmark, “Reign In Blood“. The group delivered a 23-song set at that show, which saw them running through numerous fan favorites, in addition to a second set which saw them perform the aforementioned album in its entirety.
The setlist for last night ran as follows:
“South Of Heaven“
“Hate Worldwide“
“Disciple“
“Mandatory Suicide“
“Repentless“
“War Ensemble“
“When The Stillness Comes” (first performance since 2019)
“Jihad“
“Seasons In The Abyss“
“Born Of Fire“
“Dead Skin Mask“
“Hell Awaits“
“213“
“Reign In Blood” set:
“Angel Of Death“
“Piece By Piece” (first performance since 2014)
“Necrophobic” (first performance since 2014)
“Altar Of Sacrifice” (first performance since 2015)
“Jesus Saves” (first performance since 2019)
“Criminally Insane” (first performance since 2014)
“Reborn“
“Epidemic” (first performance since 2014)
“Postmortem“
“Raining Blood“
Slayer‘s further live plans for the year include a number of further “Reign In Blood” 40th anniversary celebrations, here’s the schedule:
09/06 Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
10/21 Mexico City, MEX – Palacio de los Deportes (feat. Power Trip)
10/24 Fort Worth, TX – Sick New World
11/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
11/14 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
With Kreator:
12/05 Bogotá, COL – Vive Claro (feat. Ultra Legends)
12/10 Santiago, CHL – Estadio Santa Laura (feat. Avernal)
12/14 Buenos Aires, ARG – Movistar Arena (feat. Criminal)
12/17 São Paulo, BRA – Allianz Parque (feat. Korzus)
