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METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH And ANTHRAX To Tour Together? - Sep. 3, 2009

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has told U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine that he has heard through the grapevine that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is plotting a tour that would include METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX.

Should this tour materialize, this would be the first time that the so-called "Big Four" of thrash have toured together as part of the same bill. MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX were joined by opening act ALICE IN CHAINS for the U.S. Clash Of The Titans tour in 1991, while METALLICA and MEGADETH last shared a U.K. stage at Milton Keynes Bowl in 1993.

In an interview conducted yesterday (Wednesday, September 2) in London, Metal Hammer asked Kerry if there had been a temptation to bring the co-headline tour that SLAYER are about to embark on with MEGADETH in Australia and Canada to U.K. shores.

"I think it would be cool but I knew we had this planned before all of this MEGADETH stuff started happening," said King. "They're going to Australia with us, they're going to Canada again with us. I think it would be cool for the European fans to bring that over here because, shit, we didn't even consider playing with those guys since 1990."

So could it be possible that we could get a tour that includes the "Big Four?"

"I've heard people referencing Lars," said King. "I don't know Lars that well and I haven't heard it from Lars, but apparently he's talking to somebody about it. Maybe us, METALLICA, MEGADETH (and), I think he even threw in ANTHRAX and I said in this day and age, I know we had that time together, but how do you leave out MACHINE HEAD? There's better options than ANTHRAX and that's nothing against ANTHRAX, but they've just been in pieces for quite some time and that doesn't make as much sense to me."

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	COMMENT \| sod MH posted by : barnold 9/3/2009 7:45:10 AM

	why the hell bother with machine head. get the true 4th thrash titan in and get Testament in!

	COMMENT \| This tour would be historic posted by : disintegrating man 9/3/2009 7:46:29 AM

	Enough said.

	COMMENT \| NO FUCKIN' WAY!!!! posted by : mtfrankenstein 9/3/2009 7:47:16 AM

	i just shit in my pants.

	COMMENT \| A name posted by : Eyist 9/3/2009 7:49:26 AM

	A name for the tour could be "Wherever the egos may Roam" tour! It would be colossal, but the ultimate question is: "Who would be the main attraction"? Hmmm I see egos clashing to get the answer to this question...

	COMMENT \| posted by : jeffgq 9/3/2009 7:52:57 AM

	john bush is essentially back in anthrax, so this tour should be good to go! bury all hatchets and just ROCK THE FUCK OUT!

	COMMENT \| hhhhhhh posted by : nickminkin 9/3/2009 7:57:14 AM

	john bush sucks balls...anthrax hasnt been that good since Belladonna

	COMMENT \| ABOUT TIME SOMEBODY TRIED TO GET A TOUR LIKE THIS HAPPENING... posted by : Murfman 9/3/2009 7:57:29 AM

	Fuckin hell this would be unbelievable plus theres no excuse not to bring this to DUBLIN...ye fuck machine head there milking it as it is...let them headline there own dates in ireland dont no why ther no bringin there next tour with hatebreed over here...fucks!!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : Skanna 9/3/2009 8:00:42 AM

	Machine Head? A good band, but what have they got to do with the big 4 of 80s thrash? Better to have a reformed Suicidal Tendencies, Prong, or Exodus.

	COMMENT \| Slayer, Megadeth, metallica, and anthrax posted by : TaraKLucero 9/3/2009 8:01:06 AM

	this would a kick ass show!!!! my fingers and wings are totally crossed!!!!!

	COMMENT \| haha posted by : aint-anger 9/3/2009 8:02:54 AM

	Half of what Kerry says is smart like as in the fact that anthrax is in pieces.. but then he says something totally dumb like get machine head.. isn't that against the point? What pisses me off is I know that scott will be all over this.. he's way too full of shit these days.. he should stick to twittering about playing poker.

	COMMENT \| TESTAMENT posted by : soundscape 9/3/2009 8:04:45 AM

	and throw Metal Church in to open !

	COMMENT \| nickminkin posted by : elwiz 9/3/2009 8:04:48 AM

	I saw anthrax with John Bush at Sonisphere and they were god awful. I'd seen 'em a few weeks previous as well with the last guy (dan someone?) and they put on a MUCH better show.

	COMMENT \| EXODUS... posted by : Odin666 9/3/2009 8:05:44 AM

	...needs to be part of this as well. Only then the package is complete. Fuck this "Big Four" idea; we want the thrash package to be complete!!!

	COMMENT \| Machine Head instead of Anthrax? posted by : Thrashkid 9/3/2009 8:07:12 AM

	How does Machine head fit in better than Anthrax on the bill? They're just random when you throw em in with the other bands. Come on Kerry, it obviously makes sense to throw Anthrax in. But you already fucked this idea over because your last comment will probably piss off $cott Ian. I knew this rumor wasn't even close to credible before I even opened it. Anthrax is currently without a singer and Dave Mustaine just had a bunch of press releases all with little shots at Metallica within. Who knows, if Lars IS seriously thinking about this. Maybe he could actually convince Anthrax to get back Joey Belladonna. If they show up to a Big Four thrash tour with John Bush, I'd be really dissapointed. Also, the lineup is really simple to figure out, and is why it just wont happen. Anthrax Megadeth Slayer Metallica Dave would not only be second to Metallica, but I believe Slayer is much more popular nowadays too.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Malio 9/3/2009 8:07:50 AM

	Hey, fuck Anthrax. They can't even keep a lead singer. GET TESTAMENT!!!

	COMMENT \| yeah posted by : funbastard 9/3/2009 8:07:58 AM

	the should get exodus or testament. i love machine head, but they weren't really part of that scene. i agree about leaving anthrax off that tour, or any tour for that matter.

	COMMENT \| I'd love posted by : SpelledBackwards 9/3/2009 8:08:20 AM

	I understand the point of having the original Big 4, but can't they make it Big 5 and toss in Testament, too? I'd also LOVE to have Machine Head on this too, but I can understand if they'd only want the older bands on the tour.

	COMMENT \| !!!! posted by : ssamu 9/3/2009 8:08:24 AM

	woah, i nearly jizzed in my pants when i saw this. this tour would be EPIC.

	COMMENT \| posted by : moogy 9/3/2009 8:10:42 AM

	Sounds too good to be true.

	COMMENT \| jeffgq posted by : tpie 9/3/2009 8:11:22 AM

	bush is essentially back? how so?

	COMMENT \| It WOULD be cool if Robb Flynn... posted by : Thrashkid 9/3/2009 8:12:21 AM

	Got back with Vio-lence for this tour. BUt as I said above, Machine Head doesnt fit the bill.

	COMMENT \| comment posted by : Nyde 9/3/2009 8:13:10 AM

	I'd say top it off with Heaven & Hell but Iommi needs surgery. My vote would then default to Testament.

	COMMENT \| WOW posted by : welovemetal.com 9/3/2009 8:14:29 AM

	I just peed a little

	COMMENT \| Make it even more over the top. posted by : GodLikeBass 9/3/2009 8:17:31 AM

	Coroner....wishful thinking Testament Exodus OverKill Metal Church No ..Machine Head Nothing personal againist MH..BTW

	COMMENT \| posted by : Cowboy From Hull 9/3/2009 8:21:55 AM

	If Belladonna sings, then Spitz, Newsted, Freidman, Ellefson, Menza, Poland etc etc are needed. That won't happen, so Bush should sing and Testament can open up proceedings (but without Louie Clemente on drums of course).

	COMMENT \| posted by : Acacia70 9/3/2009 8:23:01 AM

	I'd go, then leave right before Metallica hit the stage.

	COMMENT \| posted by : fermentis 9/3/2009 8:23:44 AM

	i like machine head, but yeah, testament or exodus would be better

	COMMENT \| posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend 9/3/2009 8:24:52 AM

	Forget Anthrax, bring on the mighty EXODUS - the spot among the Big Four is rightfully theirs!

	COMMENT \| MACHINE FUCKIN' HEAD posted by : stgeorge666 9/3/2009 8:27:14 AM

	im a big fan of theirs, but even i agree with alot of posters on here, Anthrax should be the one to tour with the other three bands..it makes sense..big 4 will always be known as Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax..if this happens, i'll be going!!!!

	COMMENT \| Cowboy from Hull posted by : Thrashkid 9/3/2009 8:27:32 AM

	Why do those people need to be a part of it? All the bands will sound the same without them. Belladonna as the vocalist has a completely different style of vocals that are like the polar opposite of John Bush. HIS voice is associated with the big four, not Bush era. Seeing John Bush and the boys play Something gay like Safe Home at a Big Four tour would be retarded. Whereas it doesnt matter if any body you listed rejoins, since instrumentally all the musicians that have replaced them can play all the songs without any difference. My point here is that if you closed your eyes you woulcnt be able to tell if Newsted, or Trujillo was playing. But you could DEFININTELY tell if John Bush or Joey Belladonna was singing.

	COMMENT \| Your Moms best friend posted by : Thrashkid 9/3/2009 8:33:31 AM

	State just ONE reason why the spot on the big four belongs to Exodus? Sure they were important, but they just ARENT in the big four. The spot belongs to Anthrax and Anthrax alone. Plus......Exodus Live without Baloff or Souza.....is ass....

	COMMENT \| posted by : Strychnine.213 9/3/2009 8:34:59 AM

	No more MH please, they tour enough as it is, and it would ruin it not to have the big 4. Anthrax should be the opener, then Megadeth/Slayer have equal slot times, and they can alternate who goes on first, with Metallica to close as they are the biggest band out of the 4. There's no need for any other 80's thrash bands.

	COMMENT \| posted by : HJSimpson 9/3/2009 8:35:01 AM

	This tour would have been super awesome 20 years ago, seems like a novel idea today. I love Anthrax but agree with King, they are in shambles now. Metallica sucks live, Hetfields voice makes me cringe every time I hear him sing. As for Megadeth and Slayer nothing against their live show, but it hardly ever changes (esp Megadeth), I've seen both of these bands so many times in the last 20 years their sets are borderline boring now

	COMMENT \| Well.... posted by : icedearth 9/3/2009 8:40:17 AM

	I don't see the point in getting into a hot and heavy debate until it actually happens. This is one of those tours that's still a long shot and it's pointless to sit here like a terd grader and throw insults behind who should be included in a tour that's still just a damn roomer.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Jay in the hizzle 9/3/2009 8:41:28 AM

	Everyone here saying shit about john bush is a twat, the guy is clearly better than belladonna. Plus if one band r gonna fuck it up then you know it'll be megadave, hes bound to insult metallica as per usual and ruin it. Personally i say add testament cos there clearly the best thrash band out there and always were.

	COMMENT \| posted by : WhiteScion 9/3/2009 8:41:58 AM

	Replace Metallica with Testament, then we have a decent show.

	COMMENT \| the big four? posted by : roundabout 9/3/2009 8:44:39 AM

	I dont know where this thing as big four comes from. God knows I've been into thrash since early 80's, and as far as I know Megadeth came some time latter on, after Mustaine leaving Metallica. Up untill then there was the big four: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus. And I was always wondering why the hell everyone forgets the big legends - Overkill. There should be something called the big Five. Put the tour with the big six: Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Overkill, Megadeth Man... that would be the killer tour.

	COMMENT \| posted by : bigborman 9/3/2009 8:46:35 AM

	yessir

	COMMENT \| Reality just called.... posted by : Wronginfo 9/3/2009 8:47:12 AM

	... and wanted to let you know this tour is not going to happen. Kerry King is so amusing though. Like when he ripped Metallica in a newspaper before a Monsters Of Rock show, then when Metallica showed up, he was hanging around them like they were his best friends (oh, and that was captured on video in a Metallica Fan Can video, which made it better).

	COMMENT \| ........ posted by : Gor1lla13 9/3/2009 8:47:17 AM

	Wholly fucking shit! It will be impossible to tix to a show like that. It would sell out in like 5 mins!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : rds 9/3/2009 8:47:49 AM

	this will not work!!!

	COMMENT \| if not Anthrax.....then..... posted by : PanzerD 9/3/2009 8:48:34 AM

	TEEEEES TAAAAAA MEEEEEEEEEEENNNT!!!! Seriously, MH would only be good as an opener. I love MH, but they just don't fit here. Fuckin Testament deserve a rightful place here. While all these bands were pussing out making radio friendly rock or nu metal, Testament always kept it fuckin heavy. Even the Ritual was heavier than most.

	COMMENT \| My Guess posted by : Slacker1 9/3/2009 8:54:28 AM

	it will never happen. if it does, no way could I afford to go.

	COMMENT \| posted by : coryengle 9/3/2009 8:56:37 AM

	this will never materialize, because Dave Mustaine is a douche. nice to think about though, wouldn't mind seeing Death Angel or Testament on the bill as well

	COMMENT \| ANTHRAX posted by : Hatehead 9/3/2009 8:57:56 AM

	Granted they were right there in the 80's with Metallica and Slayer and Megadeth HOWEVER how much better would it be to have Testament on this bill or Exodus? I agree with Kerry King on this one. I mean fuck why not get Flotsam & Jetsam call Newsted and have him back in the band and tear the shit out of every city known to man?

	COMMENT \| Screw Gaythrax & Dickhead posted by : Contract_Shredder 9/3/2009 8:59:58 AM

	Get Carcass, annihilator, lamb of god or Kreator.

	COMMENT \| Plain and Simple TESTAMENT posted by : travpf 9/3/2009 9:06:04 AM

	TESTAMENT should be the opener not Anthrax

	COMMENT \| Wow! posted by : ThayerIsGod 9/3/2009 9:07:34 AM

	Great tour! However, if Anthrax doesn't have Joey, they should be dropped from this tour idea.

	COMMENT \| Make it a festival posted by : wild rover of hell 9/3/2009 9:08:34 AM

	And have the second wave of thrash on a smaller stage, testament would headline of course, kreator, destruction, sacrifice, voivod and reunited violence etc.. Exodus would have to be on the main stage without the new singer. Even a new wave of thrash stage would kick ass, fuckin Saviours headline that shit!!

	COMMENT \| Oh yeah posted by : wild rover of hell 9/3/2009 9:10:51 AM

	And anthrax cannot play bring the noise or antisocial or it's a no go

	COMMENT \| I dont see it happening... posted by : ETSHT! 9/3/2009 9:12:03 AM

	these bands would never be able to settle on who gets paid what. Metallica can play filled arenas on their own and don't need to share their concert gross with slayer, megadeth and anthrax. Money will prevent this tour.

	COMMENT \| This must happen! posted by : mummyman 9/3/2009 9:13:09 AM

	I concur with Barnold and have Testament and/or Exodus,Kreator,etc in there before you consider Machine head, no offence to MH but if Flynn and Demmel are there it had better be as part of a Violence reunion. Now if they really wanted to do it right they'd add some of the old school bands that have new shit out like Artillery, At War,Destruction....maybe throw in some of the quality new kids like Municipal Waste,Mantic Ritual,Lazarus AD or Skeleton Witch and make that shit a festival. If this goes down it's going to be BIG fucking news in music. I PRAY TO JOE BOO! make it so, make it so

	COMMENT \| posted by : Reverend Chainsaw 9/3/2009 9:14:46 AM

	"The Ego Tour"

	COMMENT \| posted by : ZvartZaft 9/3/2009 9:22:12 AM

	I'd rather see Machine head or Testament instead of Megadeth. Metallica and Slayer are great live, as is Machine head and Testament - Megadeth however, imo, is not fun at all live. Competent, yes - but boring as hell.

	COMMENT \| Kreator posted by : Silent Water 9/3/2009 9:22:24 AM

	Agree with the above poster - Kreator would be awesome, and suitable for this line up.

	COMMENT \| posted by : nyc333 9/3/2009 9:24:46 AM

	"posted by : elwiz 9/3/2009 8:04:48 AM I saw anthrax with John Bush at Sonisphere and they were god awful. I'd seen 'em a few weeks previous as well with the last guy (dan someone?) and they put on a MUCH better show." Must be nice to won your own Jet airliner to fly from show to show, or are you a moron comparing 2 shows you seen on youtube recorded with camera phones? The Phil Anselmo wanna be who will disappear back into oblivion was complete garbage and the band knew it, thats why he is on his ass and they went begging for Bush to return. Trust me for thrax to eat it and beg shows you what a waste the new singer was and is.

	COMMENT \| do it posted by : hockstedder27 9/3/2009 9:24:58 AM

	I would love to see Machine Head with Slayer Metallica and Megadeth!fuck anthrax...MH would be a great opener,who cares about the 80s scene...with this you would have the old thrash with the new...

	COMMENT \| This Will Never Happen. posted by : Angry Johnny 9/3/2009 9:36:12 AM

	I just don't believe it could. Metallica doesn't NEED the other bands to sell tickets to the biggest rooms in the WORLD. Why would they bother? I mean, it would be a great day for people like myself, but I just don't believe it would happen.

	COMMENT \| VENOM!!!!! posted by : viking0047 9/3/2009 9:39:44 AM

	Metallica Megadeth Slayer Testament Mercyful Fate Venom (only if reunited) Possessed (only if reunited)

	COMMENT \| posted by : blackXmetalXcore 9/3/2009 9:42:08 AM

	Include Kreator, Sodom, and Destruction, and this would be the greatest tour ever

	COMMENT \| posted by : amadman6933 9/3/2009 9:48:27 AM

	THROW ON TESTAMENT TO CREATE THE GREATEST GIG OF ALL TIME

	COMMENT \| Testament! posted by : Zardoz79 9/3/2009 9:48:59 AM

	Only problem with getting Testament is they would blow away the main act

	COMMENT \| cowboys from null... posted by : rutbuck12 9/3/2009 9:51:40 AM

	i totally agree with you 1000%!!! this tour would have mattered back in 1990 when 1/2 of the "big 4" were still intact with there original/core members. gone are belladonna, spitz, friedman, and menza...now its nothing but a who's who with anthrax and megadeth! btw...why not machine head? these guys blow anthrax out of the moat, kerry is right anthrax is in total dissaray, so they need to get someone like testament, they should be added to that "big 4" moniker as well. after all they were also there in the 80's and were, and still are an integral part of the thrash genre in that magical era. people want exodus as well, and i, in my opinion,think they are the sole godfathers of the thrash movement, but...no rick hunolt, and souza (baloff r.i.p.)...bottom line here my thrash brothers and sisters...what im trying to get at is...i would have rather seen the "big 4" in there prime, with there core members still there instead of seeing these newcomers trying to play the classics! i would still go see this tour, dont get me wrong! but it just wouldnt be the same!

	COMMENT \| Anthrax? posted by : Hellraiser_x 9/3/2009 9:53:48 AM

	Anthrax is not part of ANY BIG FOUR anything for a LONG ASS time. Metallica and Megadeth on the same bill? LOL That tour would last the exact same proportion as the amount of humility in the musicians involved.

	COMMENT \| HA posted by : FenderFM212 9/3/2009 9:54:10 AM

	I totally agree with the guy above me, Testament would destroy Slayer, and Metallica. Anyway, I didn't see anything in this story that indicated that this would be a US tour. Figures, all the good shit happens in Europe. I agree that they shouldn't bother with Anthrax, that band just can't keep it strait nowadays. But FUCK Machine Head....get Death Angel, or Exodus, or Testament, or Destruction, or Annihilator! BTW, Metal Church broke up, in case some of you didn't know.

	COMMENT \| To those who want Metal Church posted by : kazkernel 9/3/2009 9:54:22 AM

	The broke up a month or so ago.

	COMMENT \| tpie... posted by : jeffgq 9/3/2009 9:56:21 AM

	did john bush just not replace dan whateverthefuck his name is recently? sounds like hes back in the band if you ask me, but what would i know....i personally think joey should do this tour because he was the lead singer in the early days...who cares really....metallica megadeth and slayer! hell yes! it will be a sausage fest, but who cares..

	COMMENT \| its a plain simple fucking deal posted by : rattleheadvseddie 9/3/2009 9:58:33 AM

	testament slayer anthrax Metallica megadeth thats all there is to it NO machine head whats the point of that they didnt start thrash metal like the others did for openings get like motley crue or go the other way and get heaven and hell tourname thrash titans lol 666

	COMMENT \| No Joey? dump ANTHRAX posted by : deadfoot 9/3/2009 9:59:00 AM

	EXODUS deserves to be on that bill. ANTHRAX only got named as one of the big 4 thanks to Dan Lilker and SOD.

	COMMENT \| posted by : jeffgq 9/3/2009 9:59:53 AM

	wonder if metallica will do 'nothing else matters' on this tour? weak. they could totally drop enter sandman as well. fucking hate that song

	COMMENT \| T E S T A M E N T ! ! ! ! ! ! posted by : BeyondDeathwings.com 9/3/2009 10:02:41 AM

	Without a doubt the most under rated, overlooked band of that genre. The Gathering with Dave Lombardo? Probably my FAV Testament album. They should DEFINITELY be on that tour!

	COMMENT \| posted by : AMBULE 9/3/2009 10:02:42 AM

	It Would be cool if Metallica only played songs from their first 3 albums for this tour... The Lineup: Anthrax Megadeth Metallica Slayer And of course Dave gets on stage to play "The Four Horsemen" with Metallica ...Did I go Too Far? ha ha ha ha

	COMMENT \| muahahahahhahah posted by : St-Justice 9/3/2009 10:07:02 AM

	I WOULD TEAR THE HEADS OFF OLD LADIES TO SEE THIS!! Do it lars!!!! YOU MUST!! THE POWER OF METAL COMPELS YOU!@@!

	COMMENT \| TESTAMENT! posted by : jullifus 9/3/2009 10:11:13 AM

	Testament should be in there.. Testament, Slayer and Megadeth are the best old school thrash bands out there!

	COMMENT \| posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 10:11:15 AM

	Fuck Anthrax, Fuck Machine Head, Fuck Testament, Fuck Exodus, get Acid Reign reformed and on the bill he he...

	COMMENT \| posted by : Braindeed 9/3/2009 10:13:48 AM

	hey Kerry, putting Machine Head there makes more sense than billing Slayer, unless you ONLY play your early stuff and not the crap you play since Divine Intervention, not one good album since SITA btw, Metal Chuch is dead, so they wont open, Overkill, Testament or Exodus deserves that, though considering their whole carreers, I prefer Overkill than any of the big 4

	COMMENT \| saints and sinners... posted by : rutbuck12 9/3/2009 10:17:34 AM

	my point exactly! being that im in my 30's, and grew up in that magical era late 80's/mid 90's ,before death metal swallowed up the thrash bands, who wouldnt want to see there favorite bands with all there core members? dont get me wrong, im still waving the thrash metal flag for my favorite bands to this day EXODUS, OVERKILL, TESTAMENT, SLAYER...etc...but when you got spoiled in the 80's/90's, and basically growing up with these guys so to speak, it just doesnt feel right seeing someone else playing rick hunolts leads, or spitting paul baloff's venom! if this tour was in the 90's...FUCK! there wouldnt have been another tour to ever top that bill...EVER!!! OH...another thing, someone stated that money would be an issue? yes we all know money aint no problem for metallica, and megadeth, (platinum artists)...but i think every other band would get there fair share as well. we got to remember...believe it or not, anthrax, and slayer arent exactly "struggling" like any other up and coming new bands, nobody stay's together for over 20 yrs, and not have quite a successful career! but to see the line-ups that saints and sinners posted would be mindblowing! i wouldnt give a flying fuck if my hero's were being held up by walkers or wheelchairs!, i would be there in the front row like i was 20 yrs ago still banging my head!

	COMMENT \| posted by : john66674 9/3/2009 10:19:58 AM

	it will never happen

	COMMENT \| TESTAMENT posted by : pater noster 9/3/2009 10:20:31 AM

	i think will be difficult, made that fest possible... TESTAMENT must be there... fukk

	COMMENT \| No Anthrax, Please!! posted by : flashlightfrank 9/3/2009 10:23:55 AM

	Gotta say this would be a killer tour, but not w/Anthrax. It really needs to be Exodus on the bill. I've seen Anthrax w/Bush and they sound god awful, horrible. Seen 'thrax w/Joey and they rule w/Belladona. Those were the yrs from Spreading the Disease-Persistence of Time, for Anthrax. They have screwed w/Belladona by not recording w/him after the reunion and they need to pack it in now. Exodus on the other hand is actually the best band out of all these bands, in terms of songwriting. Since Tempo of the Damned Gary Holt has been a songwriting maniac who has made some of the best thrash albums as of late. Shovel Headed.. and Atrocity... are all freakin brutal and catchy. I have seen all these bands numerous times and next to Slayer Exodus are the best live act. I actually enjoy Exodus a little more, since I think the last 3 Exodus albums are better than all these other bands last 3 outputs. It is a shame that they are still overlooked and cannot get on a huge tour. I'm a n old school metal head, but love all the new brutal bands as well, but Exodus deserves alot more respect. The only reason Kerry mentions Machine Head is because he's friends w/Rob and the band. I also know it's about ticket sales and Machine Head sells a ton of records, not Exodus, but it does not make Exodus a lesser band. Exodus on this band would give everyone else a run for their money, because their music is heavy and they put on a great show.

	COMMENT \| You all realize that this is just Kerry King jibber-jabber... posted by : Necrosaur 9/3/2009 10:30:33 AM

	...right? It's called RUMOR. I wouldn't get too excited just yet.

	COMMENT \| Yeah yeah it won't happen.... posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 10:37:02 AM

	But all you people posting that aren't having anywhere near the fun the rest of us are putting imaginary bills together and sharing stories of tours gone by. So fuck off.

	COMMENT \| it would suck posted by : Sharon Tate Baby 9/3/2009 10:37:34 AM

	on paper it sounds good. I like Metallica and all but because of them it would have to be at a larger arena and Metallica would play the majority of the time. Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer are best seen at smaller venues (5000 capacity). Just my opinion. Also, what about Motorhead or Venom. Exodus or Testament makes the most sense though. Since Anthrax is still in limbo, they should get their original singer and just play off the Fistful of Metal album.

	COMMENT \| Ummm, Please Remove Heads From Asses posted by : jimmy two times 9/3/2009 10:41:41 AM

	I can't believe how many Testament fans there are on here. Is that because compared to "the big four" their cd sales are absolute shit? Testament sucks. Sorry. Just because they've undersold "the big four" doesn't make them better. Alex Scolnick is a god on guitar but to be quite honest, I liked "Low" & "Demonic". "Practice What You Preach" and "Souls Of Black" are wastes of time. "The Legacy" was great and by the time they started covering Aerosmith on "The New Order", they were done. Testament doesn't belong on the same stage as any of the "big four". And all of you make fun of Kerry King's fatness? Holy shit man, Chuck Billy looks like he's either going to spontaneously combust or flat out have a heart attack and Alex Scolnick is way to technically advanced to be playing in a band like Testacle. Now....Venom? Exodus? All of you are saying that it's not Anthrax unless it's Joey. I'm sorry. Have all of you not realized that Exodus and Venom HAVE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT LINEUPS NOW?!?!?!?!?!?!!?. I still dig Exodus and Venom. I was just making a point. I'd love to see a tour that consisted of Destruction, Kreator, Exodus, Venom and oh. what the hell, Celtic Frost(again) but I think the Metallica guys are thinking of putting bands on the stage that actually sell records in America and beyond. This would be a great thing for the thrash metal community. And how about for a change, lars gets a slight pat on the back for attempting to be this ambitious? If every thrash band on earth toured together, Metallica still crushes them as far as attendance and cd sales goes. Metallica doesn't have to do a tour with anyone other than themselves. And I think Metallica's recent stuff is shit. Lastly, 1 person.......1 fucking person mentioned Overkill. Ask any of "the big four" why they ended up playing thrash and they'll tell you that other than punk influences, it was because of Overkill's "Power In Black" demo. They sold some albums and have been together, playing thrash metal since 1980. This tour would be huge. Come on thrash metal heads, embrace this. It's a once in a lifetime thing.

	COMMENT \| Pretty fun but... posted by : DemonIced 9/3/2009 10:42:55 AM

	How much would that show cost? 200$ a ticket? Only Metallica is about 100-150$ As much as I would love to see the Big Four... It's going to cost a f***ing arm. (Instead of Machine Head or even Anthrax, throw in Exodus!)

	COMMENT \| posted by : scaryguyfan 9/3/2009 10:43:01 AM

	I thought I heard or read that Chuck Billy was trying to get these bands together for a tour. I could be wrong. But for sure get Machine Head outta there. I saw them w Metallica in Detroit and they weren't that great. No way they could hang w any of the true metal thrashers!!

	COMMENT \| THIS WOULD BE THE COOLEST FUCKING TOUR EVER... posted by : tenfoldhate 9/3/2009 10:44:16 AM

	IF IT WERE 1988. The only band on that bill I'd still have even a vague interest in seeing nowadays is Slayer. Oh well, if it happens they'll make shitloads of money.

	COMMENT \| Lars please make it happen, posted by : mtfrankenstein 9/3/2009 10:44:33 AM

	cause you guyz have enough money and power to pull it off. Just do it for the fans and fuck the egos and all the bullshits. this is once in a life time tour and all you guys aren't gettin' any younger. i know everyone's got their dream line- ups and it's never enough for some ppl but i'd be happy with big 4. we'll see.

	COMMENT \| posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 10:46:12 AM

	COMMENT \| posted by : dimesky 9/3/2009 10:40:54 AM Metallica Slayer Megadeth Exodus Testament Overkill Kreator Annihilator Municipal Waste 3 Inches of Blood Evile Spot the odd one out yet kids? That's right Evile are a bigger joke than Municipal Waste and that's saying something!

	COMMENT \| C'MON !!!! posted by : Humbert 9/3/2009 10:51:43 AM

	THIS TOUR HAS HAPPENED ALREADY !!!!! WHY HAVEN'T ANYBODY NOTICED ?!?!?!? Well, at least on BEAVIS & BUTTHEAD. LOL

	COMMENT \| The Big Four posted by : LordofSalem 9/3/2009 10:53:03 AM

	This tour would be the greatest tour EVER!!!! Fuck everything else. To have the Gods of Thrash together for a tour... I would die a happy man.

	COMMENT \| posted by : I Live Again 9/3/2009 10:56:09 AM

	Venom/Slayer/Exodus Ultimate Revenge Part 2!!!

	COMMENT \| AWESOME! posted by : EL PENDEJO 9/3/2009 10:59:28 AM

	But that would have been cool 20 YEARS AGO!

	COMMENT \| Hmm.... posted by : jpfan87 9/3/2009 11:06:24 AM

	......add Overkill, Kreator, Exodus and Warbringer and you got an epic tour!

	COMMENT \| In response to the first post posted by : Cenobile 9/3/2009 11:08:44 AM

	Testament over MH ANY DAY.

	COMMENT \| This posted by : MetalUpYouzeAss 9/3/2009 11:09:28 AM

	is the GNR tour all over again. Lars and Kerry would get in a dick measuring contest over who gets more stage time. The hardcore metal fucks want slayer to play longer, the average fan wants Metallica to play longer. Then add The Dave Mustaine Project into it and you've got a recipe for disaster.

	COMMENT \| k posted by : blindchaos1223 9/3/2009 11:09:49 AM

	FUCK MACHINE HEAD!!! this tour would be great, but machine head definitely doesn't deserve a spot on it or even to be mentioned. they get way too much credit as it is. yeah, lars is kind of right about anthrax, they've been in a bit of a mess lately. it's sad though, anthrax is amazing. if they could get John Bush back in as singer, they're set for a while. hopefully something like this can actually be pulled off.

	COMMENT \| Anthrax are pop tarts posted by : Cinnamon 9/3/2009 11:12:53 AM

	TestAment for the big four, I saw them in Glasgow recently. One of the best gigs of my life....and I have been to a few. I'm ancient.

	COMMENT \| wait I got it!! posted by : aint-anger 9/3/2009 11:16:05 AM

	Metallica Slayer Megadeth Anvil you heard it here first

	COMMENT \| posted by : Juggalo Metalhead 9/3/2009 11:19:40 AM

	Rocktallica Megadeth Slayer Anthrax Death Angel Flotsam and Jetsam Venom D.R.I Testament Exodus Warbringer, Evile, Municipal Waste and the rest of those neo-thrash bands are an embarrassment to thrash and they do not deserve to be on the same stage/show as the classic bands.

	COMMENT \| Cinnamon posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 11:21:44 AM

	Just wait until Mammal come to Glasgow, they'll blow you away! :-)

	COMMENT \| ANNIHILATOR posted by : pennandtell 9/3/2009 11:24:34 AM

	ANNIHILATOR SHOULD BE ON THIS TOUR. THE ONLY BAND OTHER THAN SLAYER THAT IS WORTHY

	COMMENT \| Juggalo Metalhead posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 11:24:40 AM

	Great bill. You just hit the nail on the fucking head dude!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : Juggalo Metalhead 9/3/2009 11:26:54 AM

	Forgot about Dark Angel

	COMMENT \| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 11:30:41 AM

	Throw in Kreator as well and it's a deal...

	COMMENT \| fuck anthrax posted by : malevolent-x 9/3/2009 11:31:35 AM

	if this happens... I will cut anyone's throat for a ticket... if anthrax is replaced i wouldnt mind I will definitelly go for slayer megadeth and tallica.... Striper just reunited, they might be a better choice than anthrax, but if you want real thrash metal foer an awesome tour get fucking kreator!!!!!! however the idea for the four horsemen to play in one stage sounds almost orgasmic!!! Just announce tour dates already!!!!!

	COMMENT \| Clash Of The Titans posted by : Motorola 9/3/2009 11:38:37 AM

	The bands for Clash Of The Titans the tour in Europe in 1990 were Megadeth, Slayer, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies. The US version of the tour in 1991 had Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Alice in Chains. Metallica/Slayer/Megadeth/Anthrax would be cool, as long as Ian+Benante bring back Bush. I'd probably leave half way into the Metallica set, though. They bored me the last time I saw them.

	COMMENT \| C`MON posted by : hobbit1972 9/3/2009 11:47:15 AM

	FORGET MACHINE HEAD! WHAT ABOUT VIO-LENCE!!!!

	COMMENT \| Id rather see... posted by : Sickofdumbfuckers 9/3/2009 11:52:33 AM

	Sylosis on this bill in the Anthrax slot. Its a fresh take on traditional thrash and its a better fit than Machine Head. As for calling this a tour featuring "The Big Four", I think Testament might have something to say about that.

	COMMENT \| This is interesting posted by : sTrAnDeD88 9/3/2009 11:57:43 AM

	I can't see this happening..I wouldn't be surprised if they were fighting for headliner...all these bands are headliners..but i think Metallica would be the Headliner of course...even if you didnt want them to be..they would have to headline. If this does happen..ill for sure go to this... And i hope mustaine doesnt become a bigger baby than he already is.

	COMMENT \| posted by : HoneyPablo2112 9/3/2009 11:59:01 AM

	im calling bullshit on this, but if they do this, they should just do summer sanitarium again and just play big stadiums around the u.s. imagine this at the new giants stadium in the summer of 2010. it would be amazing.

	COMMENT \| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 11:59:21 AM

	This bill is for legends not beginners..... Even if it's never going to happen.

	COMMENT \| Not Anthrax....Pleease posted by : Ozz67 9/3/2009 12:00:29 PM

	Exodus needs to be on that bill but what about Overkill? They are still making records as a matter of fact they never quit, or Testament but for sure not whats left of Anthrax they will have 3 different singers before the tour is booked

	COMMENT \| posted by : The Judge 9/3/2009 12:01:20 PM

	Posting meant for Sickofdumbfuckers

	COMMENT \| Another feud? posted by : BGFN8 9/3/2009 12:03:05 PM

	I sense another feud, this time between Anthrax and Slayer because of Kerry King's comments.

	COMMENT \| Haha posted by : VidaLoca 9/3/2009 12:05:09 PM

	Imagine the fights inside and outside the stadiums. Let all the anger out once and for all and get over it! THIS MUST HAPPEN

	COMMENT \| Like so many people already said: posted by : MODULATOR 9/3/2009 12:15:47 PM

	METALLICA MEGADETH SLAYER ANTHRAX + TESTAMENT EXODUS and my wish KREATOR THRASH TITANS TOUR! Only in my dreams, right?

	COMMENT \| PUT TESTAMENT ON THE BILL! posted by : www.thenextslayer.com 9/3/2009 12:25:54 PM

	PERIOD!

	COMMENT \| Maybe... posted by : www.thenextslayer.com 9/3/2009 12:26:28 PM

	Just maybe, a reunited Sepultura with Max and Igor could open the show???

	COMMENT \| Goddamnit!!!! posted by : gimmeabreak 9/3/2009 12:29:59 PM

	Maybe if they add Exodus to the bill Metallica wouldn't suck as bad cause Gary Holt could give Kirk Hammett some guitar lessons.

	COMMENT \| posted by : rufus_creampie 9/3/2009 12:38:54 PM

	But, Slayer's too SATAAAAAAAAAAANIC for Mustaine to play with: Metallica Slayer Testament Kreator

	COMMENT \| no thank you posted by : 82588 9/3/2009 12:45:28 PM

	this would be Guns N Roses and Metallica tour all over again, two huge egocentric bands, shit-talking on stage, fights in the crowd, accidents, riots at the venue, fuck that shit! guys, stick to your own. I love Metallica, happy with just them.

	COMMENT \| posted by : msammond9 9/3/2009 12:48:49 PM

	Kerry king is a fucking dick. he just talks shit about every other band.... lamg of god, megadeth, anthrax..... Everybody talks about dave being a drama queen he isn't as bad as this guy. Plus Anthrax would only e good with belladonna but Metallica would never leave them off this bill because they are considered in the big four plus theyve been friends since the beggining. Exodus or testament would be a better show but it wont happen. I bet this tour will go down though. all of these bands have been getting back to their roots plus they all know it would be a huge hit for the fans

	COMMENT \| Never mind Anthrax posted by : Billy Oxygen 9/3/2009 12:52:01 PM

	As previously said above, Testament instead

	COMMENT \| And ladies and gentlemen.... posted by : Billy Oxygen 9/3/2009 12:52:53 PM

	To open proceedings.....ANVIL!

	COMMENT \| why is everyone hating on anthrax? posted by : MikeHunt 9/3/2009 1:10:15 PM

	Spreading the Disease and Among the Living are some of the best thrash albums to come out between these four bands. Sound of White Noise was another amazing album and I have had the honor of seeing Anthrax during the Bush era many times and they have always kicked ass. Fuck you haters. Take Megadeth off the bill over these guys. Maybe throw in some GWAR!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : krasherr 9/3/2009 1:10:47 PM

	Screw metallica, you'd just get a bunch of poser-types + it would become too big considering metallica can sell out stadiums by themselves + mustaine/king/ian/hetfield/ulrich would just kick up so much shit and would fall through very soon. Althougg I would love it to happen especially to revitalise Anthrax as a serious thrashing band. They've always had better singers (IMO) and much more melodic giving a bit of variety to the bill. In terms of order it should be: Anthrax Megadeth Metallica Slayer (you cant top slayer live) Having said that trade Metallica and Antrax for Kreator and Testament/Exodus and you've got the ultimate bill. Id much rather have original Sepultura than Machine Head. Roll on Maiden/Priest/H+H :)

	COMMENT \| KREATOR! posted by : MIKE W 9/3/2009 1:12:27 PM

	VIO-LENCE WOULD BE COOL TOO.

	COMMENT \| Why all the Anthrax bashers? posted by : Thrashkid 9/3/2009 1:16:43 PM

	Anthrax is a part of the big four! DEAL WITH IT! NOT TESTAMENT, NOT EXODUS, AND DEFINITELY NOT FUCKING MACHINE HEAD! The whole point of this tour would be to bring together the big four of thrash. And that would be amazing. I would sell my fucking life to see that show. As for Anthrax's singer controversy, I'm sure all of their singers will jump at this opportunity if it comes into fruition, Anthrax will just be able to pick the one they want and go with it. Though for such a particular tour, I would reccomend Belladonna, since Bush wasnt there for the thrash days, and this is meant to be a thrash show. Everyone saying this would be cool in the 80's but not now. NO! Its an even bigger deal now. Each day that goes by that this tour hasnt happened makes it a bigger deal. These bands werent world famous in the 80's but the 80's is what MADE them famous, if you have an intelligence level exceeding 2nd grade you will understand what I mean. Lastly, I know all these bands have big egos. But I'm pretty sure its unviersally agreed Metallica would be headlining. The numbers dont lie, and not Dave, Tom, or $cott can change that.

	COMMENT \| They should call it posted by : My Godless Endeavor 9/3/2009 1:25:01 PM

	The Creative Bankruptcy Tour

	COMMENT \| posted by : shapechangerVII 9/3/2009 1:28:17 PM

	Fuck this. This show would suck. It would be in some gigantic stadiums or ampitheaters. It would sound like ass and the majority of headbangers would not get near the band/stage. I prefer to go see Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth in smaller venues and not see Metallica again.

	COMMENT \| How 'bout a REAL big 4 tour? posted by : pigchop 9/3/2009 1:46:09 PM

	Slayer Metallica Megadeth Exodus Hey - I loved Anthrax back in the day, but always felt Exodus should have been included in the 'big 4'. Of course, a true legends of thrash tour would include Kreator on the bill.

	COMMENT \| Awesome posted by : DanielSan 9/3/2009 1:49:56 PM

	Mainstage - Metallica 6:00 - 8:00 Slayer 4:30-5:30 Megadeth 3:00-4:00 Anthrax 2:00-3:00 Second Stage - Testament 1:00-1:30 Exodus 12:30-1:00 Overkill 12:00-12:30

	COMMENT \| wake up people posted by : psmaiden 9/3/2009 1:50:30 PM

	motorhead opens!!!!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : General Ceel 9/3/2009 2:03:21 PM

	As cool as this sounds its not going to happen unless the other three bands play for free so the tour organizer can afford to pay Metallica.

	COMMENT \| Now that would be... posted by : Poops McGee 9/3/2009 2:04:41 PM

	...pretty fucking epic!!!

	COMMENT \| I'll admit, this WOULD be awesome... posted by : Blood_Red 9/3/2009 2:06:45 PM

	but in reality, no fucking way.

	COMMENT \| The optimist in me says... posted by : iwrestledyourmomonce 9/3/2009 2:11:07 PM

	...bring it the fuck on! And the lineup would go: Anthrax -- opening Slayer Megadeth Metallica (Not that I necessarily agree with this, but that's the likelyhood.) The pessimist in me says... Nice pipe dream..."that he has heard through the grapevine that METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich is plotting a tour..." The grapevine? Another term for RUMOR...c'mon people, this ain't happening.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger 9/3/2009 2:13:32 PM

	Hopefully Metallica headlines. That way I can leave early and hit a bar.

	COMMENT \| METALLICA??????? posted by : Scozor 9/3/2009 2:16:51 PM

	Who needs METALLICA, the 3 thrash titans are on tour right now, KREATOR, TESTAMENT and EXODUS, just add the other titan SLAYER and a special guest MEGADETH and we have the greatest tour ever conceived in the entire metal history. METALLICA doesn´t play thrash metal they play trash music.

	COMMENT \| posted by : HarryBulsacSuxMaidenRules 9/3/2009 2:17:21 PM

	"i totally agree with you 1000%!!! this tour would have mattered back in 1990 when 1/2 of the "big 4" were still intact with there original/core members. gone are belladonna, spitz, friedman, and menza...now its nothing but a who's who with anthrax and megadeth!" Not to be nitpicky... but, back in 1990, Friedman and Menza were both noobies... I remember VIVIDLY... they took their share of shit too. 'Bring back Chris and Gar...yada...etc' The RIP lineup was as new and untested as this current line-up with the exception of Junior. All they had was one great record under their belts together...from what I've heard... the same with this line-up. The RIP line-up only became "definitive" after all these people jumped on the bandwagon around the time of Countdown To Extinction and a couple more Platinum records later....

	COMMENT \| The real big 4 posted by : oldtallica 9/3/2009 2:27:48 PM

	Metallica Slayer Megadeth Exodus

	COMMENT \| posted by : peter_wr 9/3/2009 2:33:34 PM

	They'd kill each other first day of the tour, but it would be fucking epic

	COMMENT \| Lot of posts... lot of posts. posted by : I'mGonnaKillEddie. 9/3/2009 2:38:44 PM

	THROW IN ICED EARTH &/OR METAL CHURCH and I'm there. 1st day buyer. don't really care for Megadeth or anthrax, some slyr is O.K. too.

	COMMENT \| Ummm posted by : NoTolerance 9/3/2009 2:43:00 PM

	Yeah. The tickets would be a grand a piece. What a cash grab. Not spiting them. Just saying. it would be a cash grab.

	COMMENT \| Hey Thrash Kid posted by : www.thenextslayer.com 9/3/2009 2:52:32 PM

	I was there when these bands were coming up in the 80's. Weren't you born after South of Heaven came out?

	COMMENT \| SHIT!!!!!!! posted by : Rob22 9/3/2009 2:52:35 PM

	Oh god yeah, imagine a real tour like that. Guys can final experience multiple orgasms :D!!!!!!!!!!

	COMMENT \| SHIT!!!!!!! posted by : Rob22 9/3/2009 2:52:45 PM

	Oh god yeah, imagine a real tour like that. Guys can final experience multiple orgasms :D!!!!!!!!!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : mgreve 9/3/2009 2:53:03 PM

	I agree with KK that Anthrax may not be the best group. Unless they had joey belladonna singing but still I don't know.Testament would be a much better choice.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Bates_Motel 9/3/2009 2:56:06 PM

	God with everything that comes out King's mouth I love him more lol! Fuck yea Machine Head (Testament would be just as good as well as they are my favorite band). But I think a tour with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer could be a witch's brew for disaster. Unless James, Lars, and King all team up and just beat the shit out of Mustaine because he is being a pompous dickhead like usual.

	COMMENT \| Nice tour posted by : RiotAct666 9/3/2009 2:57:11 PM

	See you there!

	COMMENT \| posted by : runestomymemory 9/3/2009 3:14:49 PM

	TESTAMENT! my god please bring testament! I like both machinhead (except the nu metal stuff) and Anthrax. but man o man Testament are better, heavier and fuckin rock way more than MH or Anthrax combined. Their last cd blows away anything anthrax has ever done! and I like anthrax!

	COMMENT \| Man... posted by : gimmeabreak 9/3/2009 3:15:43 PM

	I wish all these bands would quit claiming they are thrash bands. It really annoys me. Seriously, other than Slayer still putting out some ripper tracks here and there, which of the big four bands are still a real, true thrash band? I don't care about back catalogs. ALL OF THESE BANDS sold out the essence of true thrash FOREVER ago. Once you have lawyers, greed, shitty mainstream albums and people who listens to Smashing Pumpkins or Black Eyed Peas buying your records you instantly lose all thrash credibility. PERIOD. Testament and Exodus pwn all the supposed big four any day of the year.

	COMMENT \| posted by : runestomymemory 9/3/2009 3:15:51 PM

	oh and throw in Warbringer as an opening act! they are the heirs to the throne of thrash metal supremecy!

	COMMENT \| If this happened posted by : James Hetfield 9/3/2009 3:48:01 PM

	I would actually die a happy man. I just REALLY hope that Dave can put his problems aside just for something like this, because he might be the only thing stopping it.

	COMMENT \| Better Yet: posted by : James Hetfield 9/3/2009 3:52:48 PM

	Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax. Along with Testament, Exodus, and Flotsam & Jetsam

	COMMENT \| well... posted by : gamblor 9/3/2009 4:11:27 PM

	kick Metallica off and you've got a good tour.

	COMMENT \| Well.. posted by : Doctor Gonzo 9/3/2009 4:41:08 PM

	I don't see Slayer over Megadeth in the line-up as some fuckers said. It can't happen. 6 consecutive platinum albums and more than 20 million records worldwide vs. 4 gold records. Can't happen. I'd prefer Anthrax w/ John Bush rather than Slayer, btw. Sorry Mr. King.

	COMMENT \| Wow posted by : MrHoboMcGee 9/3/2009 4:51:21 PM

	That would be an awesome tour. I agree with King about Anthrax, though. They're kind of a sad insinuation of what used to be. But, leaving out one of the Big 4 wouldn't really be the same then.

	COMMENT \| posted by : MetalMetalMetal 9/3/2009 4:59:42 PM

	please,please

	COMMENT \| It's nice to dream... posted by : BassInYerFace 9/3/2009 5:13:30 PM

	My vote goes to Testament as well if Anthrax isn't there. Just a few thoughts: If Anthrax can't get their shit together, what about Scott & Charlie getting S.O.D. back together? I would have loved to se Pantera & C.O.C. a part of this, so get the next best thing: DOWN!!! Venom and/or Motorhead would be cool, they inspired all of these guys. I honestly don't think Megadave could bite his tongue & swallow his pride long enough to do this tour. I dig Megadeth, but I think they are the true wild card in all of this. Wouldn't it be cool though to see Dave get up & jam out Four Horsemen with Metallica? And hey, Thrashkid! You wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Newsted & Trujillio if you closed your eyes? Then you really don't know what the hell you're talking about. They have different sounds & styles, and Jason isn't even worthy to wipe Roberts ass.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Avigrus 9/3/2009 5:15:54 PM

	Metallica Slayer Megadeth Sodom Exodus mmmm yeah...

	COMMENT \| thrax would have to posted by : LIQUIDUS FOX 9/3/2009 5:30:24 PM

	get joey b back or it would be pointless for the to even be on it and metallica would only be allowed to play songs from AJFA back megadeth and slayer are on it lately the tour with just them would probably better tho

	COMMENT \| ANNIHILATOR posted by : nickminkin 9/3/2009 5:43:50 PM

	ONE WORD......ANNIHILATOR!!!! nuff said

	COMMENT \| This would be one of the greatest tours in the history of the world. posted by : ThrashMaster 9/3/2009 5:50:05 PM

	It would be THE greatest tour in the history of the world if they dropped Anthrax and added Testament or Possessed or Kreator.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Happyhell 9/3/2009 5:50:19 PM

	fuck a fourth band. that will just eat up the time for slayer and megadeth. if king's willing to do it, and if dave gets enough money and time on stage he'll be in as well. i think james from metallica is the only person that could fuck this up if he gets in one of his ego trips. i think all 3 bands should get equal play time though

	COMMENT \| posted by : Happyhell 9/3/2009 5:59:09 PM

	what does everyone have against megadeths new line up, they kickass. the only people i would welcome back would be marty and chris. the rest are a waste of time, maybe junior. i don't care if the tickets cost 250 a pop, if that is what it is going to take to bring them together so be it.

	COMMENT \| BULLSHIT posted by : metalrazzi 9/3/2009 6:06:07 PM

	Bullshit this will never happen.If you believe this your an idiot.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Avigrus 9/3/2009 6:35:30 PM

	This would never go ahead though. The egos would get in the way. Who would be last on the bill? I can't see Dave, Kerry or Lars giving in on this one... Not going to happen.

	COMMENT \| posted by : James Hetfield 9/3/2009 7:09:57 PM

	"i think james from metallica is the only person that could fuck this up if he gets in one of his ego trips. i think all 3 bands should get equal play time though" Yeah, because James sure does go on ego trips nowadays. Maybe from the black album up to St. Anger, yeah. But after rehab, I think he has really changed and is thankful for his success. Dave on the other hand....

	COMMENT \| posted by : bringbackacidbath 9/3/2009 8:13:55 PM

	It would be cool to see just how far each of these bands has fallen all in one night so you could really compare and contrast the depth of their selling out, being past their prime, etc. That being said, I'm there. And Anthrax should definitely be involved. And it will never happen

	COMMENT \| posted by : The Former Cigarley 9/3/2009 8:28:11 PM

	Big 4 had Metallica - Best Rhythm (Jaymz) Megadeth - Best Leads (Poland, Friedman, sometimes Dave) Slayer - Best Drummer (the only actual TALENT in the band) Anthrax - Best Vocals (seriously, both Bush and Joey have amazing vocal range) James, Dave, other Dave and Joey should start a supergroup

	COMMENT \| I'll junp on the pile posted by : Hawkwinder 9/3/2009 8:39:43 PM

	Exciter and/or Beehler Diamond Head in England. That way us in the U.S can be deprived again. And one day yes ONE DAY it will happen, but when? Metallica will be joined with Mustaine - probably on stage - maybe at Ozzfest 2112. Could they ever record something together again? Laugh if you will, but Lemmy and Fast Eddy reunited at Reading Fest 82. Plus Dio rejoined Iommi etc.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Zardoz79 9/3/2009 8:46:51 PM

	Would be a decent tour if you took off Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax

	COMMENT \| posted by : humanizer 9/3/2009 9:34:18 PM

	I have been talking about this for years

	COMMENT \| posted by : ...and the winds blew death 9/3/2009 11:51:28 PM

	Would be a historic, memorable tour but i would replace Anthrax with Testament or, hell, with Cavalera (while they play an all-Sepultura set). Not because Anthrax is any less famous then them but because itd make for a better show ;).

	COMMENT \| posted by : Thrashkid 9/3/2009 11:53:33 PM

	Bassinyerface- They're playing the same god damn songs, They are playing THE SAME FUCKING THING! Sure one finger picks while Newsted plays with a pick. But you are playing the same song it doesnt make that much of a difference, esspecially when you're listening to Metallica and nobody really cares whose playing bass ever since Cliff anyway. www.thenextslayer.com - You are correct. But you ultimately failed to state your point. And I'm still waiting. Slayerbabe - "Thrash was a U.S. westcoast phenomenon that the media felt a need to add Anthrax to bring the eastcoast to the party." Are you high??? Thrash wasn't a phenomenon. It was an underground movement, and Anthrax was around during its infancy. Anthrax IS part of the big four. Their status today changes NOTHING. For those of you idiots that dont know the first thing about thrash, I will now once again, LIST the big four of thrash Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They were called the big four because their popularity was vastly superior to that of their peers. Exodus nor Testament were as popular as Anthrax, therefore, they are not members of the big four. Its that simple.

	COMMENT \| haha yeah right! posted by : steprous 9/3/2009 11:53:41 PM

	that'll be the day, and mustaine will come out and guest on some of the metallica songs he wrote too right? geezus

	COMMENT \| posted by : ...and the winds blew death 9/3/2009 11:56:56 PM

	And really, Sepultura, in their prime, was almost as popular as Anthrax was in their prime. And Cavalera (w/Max and Igor), if they play an all or nearly all Sep. set, would basically be the same thing as Sepultura. In fact theyd be the real Sepultura, in my opinion! Due to who the members are.

	COMMENT \| A Lesson In Violence posted by : JakeE.GeddyLeeRoth 9/4/2009 12:15:52 AM

	The only way Anthrax would even deserve to be on that tour is if Joey and Danny came back...again. If they didn't I would LOVE to see Exodus, especially with Zetro back. Enough with the Testament yammerin. Exodus destroys Testament.

	COMMENT \| I Would Have Given My Left Ball for This Years Ago posted by : Ima metalhead 9/4/2009 12:32:09 AM

	Now it is the hair club for men and remember when we use to play this. The only ones that have really gotten better in the past few years is Megadeth and I would like to see Testament on there...Anthrax...who cares...maybe if Joey were back.....or maybe John could sing a song with Metallica and we could have seen what that train wreck would have sounded like.....uh if only it were 1990

	COMMENT \| posted by : HQNC 9/4/2009 2:35:53 AM

	Never gonna happen.

	COMMENT \| could be cool... posted by : skraggy65 9/4/2009 3:13:56 AM

	make it a touring festival... Metallica Slayer Anthrax Megadeth Testament Death Angel Metal church Overkill Exodus That would be a cool festival, even i you should skip the non Bay area bands

	COMMENT \| posted by : Treachery 9/4/2009 3:16:06 AM

	Metallica, Slayer, and Iron Maiden!! Fuck Megadeth and Anthrax!

	COMMENT \| posted by : juanneman 9/4/2009 3:29:27 AM

	`how do you leave out MACHINE HEAD? There's better options than ANTHRAX and that's nothing against ANTHRAX, but they've just been in pieces for quite some time and that doesn't make as much sense to me." I love this guy hahhhhhhhaahaaahhhhh, horns up Kerry!!!!!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : wolfborn 9/4/2009 4:35:30 AM

	I would go see that tour. Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. It would be the best thing to do for each one of these bands, I think. No bloody Machine Head there, please. It's sad that it would most likely turn out to be Clash of the Egos tour though.

	COMMENT \| Would be a dream come true posted by : Dime II 9/4/2009 5:50:09 AM

	All 4 should be there. And maybe some openers like MH. Could be even a festival with all 4 headlining on 2 stages..

	COMMENT \| posted by : Vikkan 9/4/2009 10:59:34 AM

	Anthrax was in the big four woth belladonna, not bush, the bush era song is nearly not thrash anyway so if they dont have belladonna, take testament or something instead. but not machine head

	COMMENT \| Kerry, what the fuck? posted by : Kizak6 9/4/2009 12:36:21 PM

	Fuck Machine Head you fucking cop-out.

	COMMENT \| GOTTA INCLUDE ANTHRAX & THIS WOULD BE THE BEST TOUR EVER posted by : 666MF 9/5/2009 2:43:56 AM

	Fuck Please No MACHINE HEAD u gotta have ANTHRAX I ALREADY HAVE TIX 4 SLAYER / MEGADETH show in melbourne AUSTRALIA but ALL 4 BANDS ANTHRAX (With Bush) - MEGADETH - SLAYER - METALLICA Damn that would be AMAZING- im surprised its LARZ idea coz really how could METALLICA go on after SLAYER without looking silly

	COMMENT \| Fuck Machine Head posted by : Halfords Man 9/5/2009 1:37:24 PM

	Machine Head would suck for this tour, unless you need a shitty live band to be the opener, but for some good bands bring Forbidden, Nevermore, or Testament, Machine Head sucks live, hell Biohazard is better than Machine Head

	COMMENT \| 2 Day "Legends of Metal" Festival posted by : MILLE 9/5/2009 4:29:25 PM

	What about a 2 day Festival with all Legends of the 80s? -Metallica -Slayer -Megadeth -Anthrax -Iron Maiden -Motörhead -Testament -Exodus -Kreator -Sodom -Death Angel -Overkill -Voivod etc. Wouldn´t it be a hell of Festival ?

	COMMENT \| TESTAMENT!!!! posted by : heavymetal1967 9/6/2009 1:00:18 AM

	I totally agree...how can you have this without Testament. I think the line-up is perfect, but just needs another band added in and that would be Testament!!!!! With Testament in there that is the most perfect line-up of old-school 80's thrash...what a killer show that would be if it goes through. Lets all somehow figure out some way to get Testament on the bill for that one.

	COMMENT \| mayhem 2010 posted by : truedeath 9/7/2009 2:32:22 AM

	mayhem fest 2010 main stage Metallica 2nd stage jagermiester stage Slayer Firewind Megadeth Anthrax Hot Hopic stage morbd angel Vital Remains Hate Eternal Nile Skinless BEST TOUR EVER

	COMMENT \| posted by : Biki 9/8/2009 8:54:51 PM

	$150 tickets

	COMMENT \| WTF? posted by : anger4bill 9/9/2009 8:30:06 PM

	Has nobody thought about Sacred Reich?Recently regrouped and playing some shows,they have always kicked ass and delivered since day 1.

	COMMENT \| ''Kill em all'' posted by : megadavefan6 9/16/2009 5:22:29 PM

	me and my brother were discussing this tour and we think that if this tour happens dave will ''kill em all''. he will seek and destroy them then hit the lights

	COMMENT \| Yeah! posted by : slayerchic 9/17/2009 2:31:16 PM

	All they need is Testament and it would be perfect! If the tour happens I will sure as hell be going.... SSSLLLLAAAAAAAAYYYEEEERRRR!!

	COMMENT \| Sweet! posted by : Mark_man5000 9/17/2009 4:25:06 PM

	I think that seeing the big four all in one show would be quite epic, actually. They were a big part of why I got into metal in the first place, although they are all pretty much sell outs by now. I would absolutely love to see them all together though. I think if it goes through it will be a big success. And I’ve have to agree, Machine Head does NOT deserve a place amongst these metal titans.

	COMMENT \| Sick! posted by : Mark_man5000 9/17/2009 4:28:39 PM

	I think that seeing the big four all in one show would be quite epic, actually. They were a big part of why I got into metal in the first place, although they are all pretty much sell outs by now. I would absolutely love to see them all together though. I think if it goes through it will be a big success. And I’ve have to agree, Machine Head does NOT deserve a place amongst these metal titans.

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