Thrash metal pioneers Slayer have announced a lengthy tour schedule in the coming months that will take them through South America, Mexico, Japan, Europe, UK. The band is supporting their latest album, Christ Illusion which is the band's first new album since 2001. It is also the first new studio album since 1990's "Seasons In The Abyss" that features the entire original Slayer lineup (drummer Lombardo left the band in 1992 and rejoined in 2003). The record is due out August 8th, 2006.

We spoke to guitarist Kerry King on the National Day of Slayer and you can check out that interview here.