SLAYER Debut At #12 On Billboard 200 With World Painted Blood; UK Tour Goes Ahead
November 11, 2009, 15 years ago
SLAYER have entered the Billboard 200 at #12 with their new album, World Painted Blood, selling 41,000 copies in the US in it's first week out.
Slayer's last album, Christ Illusion, hit #5 in the US in August 2006, improving on its previous highest charting album, Divine Intervention, which had debuted at #8 in 1994.
World Painted Blood will enter the German charts this Friday at #7. Other new positions include New Zealand at #16 and the UK at #41.
World Painted Blood chart entries:
Australia - #9
Germany - #7
US - #12
New Zealand - #16
United Kingdom - #41
In other Slayer news, Classic Rock is reporting:
Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo has told Classic Rock that the band’s upcoming UK tour is definitely happening.
There have been fears that, following bassist/vocalist Tom Araya’s recent back operation, these dates might have to be cancelled.
Says Lombardo: “We did have to put out of a Canadian tour with MEGADETH because of Tom’s situation. But, as far as I’m aware the British shows will go ahead. Of course, Tom’s health must take priority. However, he’s making good progress, so we’ll see everyone soon!”
BraveWords.com spoke with Lomardo recently about World Painted Blood - check out the chat here.
