Thrash metal frontrunners Slayer return with ‘Hate Worldwide’ and ‘Psychopathy Red’, two tracks from their forthcoming album World Painted Blood. Both songs continue the relentless and pummelling attack of a band that has been leading the way for metal for 28 years.

In other Slayer news, the band will beheading to Australia and New Zealand in October on a double bill tour with Megadeth.

Tickets on sale Monday 10th August 2009

Monday 5th October Logan Campbell Centre Auckland – http://www.ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK (842538)

Wednesday 7th October – Riverstage Brisbane – http://www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100, Rocking Horse 07 3229 5360

Thursday 8th October – Hordern Pavilion Sydney – http://www.ticketek.com.au 132 849, Utopia Records 02 9571 6662

Friday 9th October – Festival Hall Melbourne – http://www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100, Festival Hall Box Office 288 Rosslyn St West Melbourne

Sunday 11th October – The Barton Theatre Adelaide – http://www.venuetix.com.au 08 8225 8888

Tuesday 13th October – Challenge Stadium Perth – http://www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100