Slayer Set to Reunite for 2025 Global Charity Concert, Hints at “Never Better Heard” Music Release

In a thunderous return that has fans of thrash metal buzzing, Slayer has announced a 2025 global charity concert, marking their official reunion after a six-year hiatus. The event, scheduled for later this year, will not only bring the legendary band back to the stage but may also introduce new music described as “never better heard.”

Longtime members Tom Araya, Kerry King, Gary Holt, and Paul Bostaph are all confirmed to participate in the concert, which will support multiple international humanitarian causes. The band’s involvement is already drawing global attention, with fans eager to witness Slayer’s iconic sound once again shaking stadiums.

Adding to the excitement, guitarist Kerry King hinted during a press briefing that the band may drop “some of the heaviest, most intense music we’ve ever created,” teasing what could be Slayer’s first new release since 2015’s Repentless. Though no album or single has been officially confirmed, speculation is swirling about a surprise EP or deluxe track debuting at the event.

The global charity concert will include stops in the U.S., Europe, and South America, with venues and dates expected to be announced in the coming weeks. If confirmed, this would mark the band’s first official tour since their 2019 farewell.

Fans around the world are already gearing up for what promises to be one of the most anticipated metal events of the decade — both a celebration of Slayer’s legacy and a new chapter in their storied career.