Megadeth and Slayer Reschedule Performance at Cobo Arena for 8/19

Megadeth and Slayer, who last toured the U.S. together 19 years ago on the "Clash of the Titans" extravaganza, are confirmed to perform at Cobo Arena on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m for their American Carnage Tour. Rescheduled from last February's performance, Slayer will perform "Seasons In The Abyss" and Megadeth's will perform "Platinum Rust In Peace". With Slayer and Megadeth co-headlining, Testament will be the Special Guest on all dates. 

The American Carnage Tour, originally scheduled to take place in January and February, had to be postponed due to Slayer vocalist/bassist Tom Araya's treatment for severe back pain, an occupational hazard for the rocker who is known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing. A surgical procedure in January corrected the problem once and for all, and he felt better almost immediately. 

"Right after the surgery," said Araya, "I could tell that the issue was fixed. There's no more pain, it just feels really good. I'm really excited and I'm anxious to get together with the rest of the guys and start rehearsing again. We cancelled two tours, and I don't feel great about that, but I couldn't deal with the pain anymore, and that's now completely gone. I know the fans are excited to see the band - the tour is on, we're keeping our word, there will be no more cancellations." 

All tickets previously purchased for the original Saturday, Feb. 6 show will be honored for the rescheduled Thursday, Aug. 19 show at Cobo Arena. Complete information regarding ticket sales can be found at www.slayer.net or www.megadeth.com.

Tickets ($10, $29.50 & $39.50) are on sale now and may be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611. Please note, Cobo Arena box office is only open day of show.