Heavy metal legends Slayer have announced their farewell tour, set to kick off on May 2 in San Diego and wrapping up on July 26 in New York.

The tour will feature special guest Lamb of God, who will be performing in support of their upcoming album, scheduled for release on April 10.

'We're going out on our own terms,' stated Tom Araya in a recent interview.

'This farewell tour is the perfect way to thank our fans for their loyalty and support over the years.' The tour dates are as follows: May 2–3 – San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center; May 6–7 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center; May 9–10 – Chicago, IL @ United Center; May 13–14 – Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena; May 16–17 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena; May 20–21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena; May 23–24 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden; May 26–27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center; May 30–31 – Washington D.C.

@ Capital One Arena; June 2–3 – Atlanta, GA @ Infinite Energy Arena; June 6–7 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center; June 9–10 – Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena; June 12–13 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center; June 15–16 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center; June 18–19 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena; June 21–22 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center; June 24–25 – St.

Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center; June 27–28 – Minneapolis, MN @ Xcel Energy Center; July 1–2 – Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Harris Bradley Center; July 4–5 – Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse; July 8–9 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena; July 11–12 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center; July 14–15 – Raleigh-Durham, NC @ PNC Arena; July 17–18 – Richmond, VA @ Altria Theater; July 20–21 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena; July 23–24 – New Orleans, LA @ Voodoo Music Experience; July 26 – New York City, NY @ Madison Square Garden."