Source: Bravewords.com

SLAYER from left to right: guitarist Gary Holt, vocalist / bassist Tom Araya, guitarist Kerry King, and drummer Paul Bostaph, have issued their first new official band photo since the passing of guitarist Jeff Hanneman in May.

The band is currently in preparations for their return to the road next month, confirmed tour dates are as follows:

August
2 – Resurrection Festival – El Viviero, Spain
4 – Volkshaus – Zurich, Switzerland
6 – Vega Main Hall – Copenhagen, Denmark
7 – Grona Lund Festival – Stockholm, Sweden
9 – Jalometalli Festival – Oulu, Finland
10 – Oya Festival – Oslo, Norway
11 – Bloodstock Open Air – Derby, United Kingdom
13 – The Limelight – Belfast, United Kingdom
15 – Pukkelpop – Hasselt, Belgium
16 – Low Lands Festival – Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
17 – Elb-Riot Open Air Festival – Hamburg, Germany
18 – X Rock Fest – Herford, Germany

September
17 – Foro Sol – Mexico City, Mexico
20 – Jockey Club – Sao Paulo, Brazil
22 – Rock In Rio – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
24 – Pedreira Paulo Leminski – Curitiba, Brazil
27 – River Plate Stadium – Buenos Aires, Argentina
29 – Jockey Club – Asuncion, Paraguay

October
2 – Estadio Nacional – Santiago, Chile

November
10 – Fun Fun Fun Fest – Austin, TX