SLIPKNOT x SLAYER: The Final Inferno Tour — Legendary Metal Titans Reunite for One Last Ride… Full Dates, Cities and Setlist Teasers Revealed
Metal history has been rewritten. In a move no one believed could ever happen, Slipknot and Slayer—two of the most influential and extreme forces in heavy music—have officially announced The Final Inferno Tour, a once-in-a-lifetime mega-event set to ignite stages across the globe in 2026. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a seismic collision of eras, legacies, and unmatched energy. Fans have been praying for a moment like this for decades, and now it’s real: Slipknot and Slayer are joining forces for one final, unstoppable ride through metal hell.
After Slayer’s farewell tour wrapped in 2019, the world accepted that the thrash legends had taken their last bow. But behind the scenes, sparks had been flying. Rumors of a resurrection intensified when members were spotted together backstage at major festivals. Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg once hinted at a “dream collaboration” with a band that “wrote the DNA of aggression.” Today, the prophecy has come true. Slayer—Tom Araya, Kerry King, Paul Bostaph, and Gary Holt—will reunite exclusively for this tour, marking their first official full return to the stage in seven years.
Slipknot, meanwhile, are stepping into a new era following their lineup evolution and a return to the raw, brutal sound that launched them into metal dominance in the late ’90s. The idea of pairing their theatrical chaos with Slayer’s ferocious, no-nonsense thrash assault is something the metal universe has only dreamed of—until now.
THE TOUR: CITIES, DATES & GLOBAL CHAOS
The Final Inferno Tour will hit 38 cities across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Below is the officially revealed first wave of dates:
North America Leg (2026)
• May 3 — Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium
• May 7 — Phoenix, AZ – Desert Sky Pavilion
• May 11 — Denver, CO – Empower Field
• May 15 — Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• May 18 — Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
• May 22 — New York, NY – MetLife Stadium
• May 25 — Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• May 30 — Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
Europe Leg (2026)
• June 10 — London, UK – Wembley Stadium
• June 14 — Paris, France – Stade de France
• June 18 — Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
• June 21 — Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock Festival
• June 25 — Madrid, Spain – Estadio Metropolitano
• June 29 — Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico
South America Leg (2026)
• July 10 — São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
• July 14 — Santiago, Chile – Estadio Nacional
• July 20 — Buenos Aires, Argentina – River Plate Stadium
Asia Leg (2026)
• August 3 — Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome
• August 8 — Seoul, South Korea – KSPO Dome
• August 12 — Manila, Philippines – Philippine Arena
More dates are expected to be added as demand explodes worldwide.
SETLIST TEASERS: WHAT FANS CAN EXPECT
Both bands have remained tight-lipped about the full setlists, but insiders have leaked enough to send fans into meltdown.
Slipknot Teasers
Expect a return to their most violent, visceral era. Tracks strongly rumored to appear include:
• “People = Shit”
• “Wait and Bleed”
• “Psychosocial”
• “Surfacing”
• “Before I Forget”
• “Duality”
• A brand-new unreleased song teased during studio sessions in 2025
Slipknot’s stage production for this tour is described as “the most explosive and theatrical in their entire career,” leaning heavily into fire, collapsing structures, and aggressive new mask designs.
Slayer Teasers
Slayer, as always, will deliver pure, uncompromising intensity. Expected songs include:
• “Raining Blood”
• “Angel of Death”
• “South of Heaven”
• “War Ensemble”
• “Dead Skin Mask”
• “Seasons in the Abyss”
• “Disciple”
A source close to the band confirmed the tour will feature the classic Slayer fury—fast, loud, and unrelenting, with no major reworks or modern polish.
THE MOMENT METAL FANS NEVER THOUGHT THEY’D SEE
The announcement video—featuring blood-red flames forming the logos of both bands—broke the internet within minutes, trending worldwide on X, Instagram, and YouTube. Fans are calling it “the greatest metal tour of all time,” “a historical resurrection,” and “a dream we thought we’d never witness.”
Industry analysts expect instant sellouts across all venues. Merchandise, VIP packages, and exclusive meet-and-greet experiences are set to launch next week, with Slipknot Roadshow and Slayer Legacy packages rumored to include signed masks, guitars, and limited-edition vinyl.
THE FINAL INFERNO BEGINS
Two titans. One final ride. Pure metal carnage.
Slipknot and Slayer standing side-by-side marks an era-defining moment—something future generations will talk about the way we speak of Big Four concerts and legendary metal festivals.
The Final Inferno Tour is more than a reunion.
It’s a statement.
A legacy.
A farewell.
And a celebration of the music that changed everything.
The gates of metal hell open in 2026. Will you be there?
