I know that with the postponement of the latest round of Megadeth/Slayer Canadian tour dates it’s tempting to say that the Mustaine-Slayer feud has finally reached critical mass, but I don’t actually believe that; we’ve been hearing rumors that the tour would finally come to America some time next year, and I think this is a case of some people who don’t really like each other realizing there’s more money to be made if they can keep their shit together. Or, put more simply: I actually believe that Tom Araya is sick, and that’s why the dates were postponed.

Which is why I also believe the Blabbermouth-reported rumor that not only is the MegaSlayer tour coming to the States in February, but that it will feature Testament and High on Fire, as well.

No, this is not the Big Four Tour everyone’s been hoping for – but it does feature three legendary thrash acts, all of whom have recently released what people seem to agree are their best albums in years, plus High on Fire, who are awesome in their own right.

Now, we’d heard some other bands (e.g., not High on Fire) were being discussed to support SlayerDeth on this tour – I’m assuming if High on Fire are really doing the stint, those other bands will now have to figure out something else to do this winter. But maybe more support acts are going to be announced?

More to follow…

-AR