Slayer’s world tour in support of Christ Illusion marked a significant moment in the band’s history. Kicking off in 2006, the tour saw the return of original drummer Dave Lombardo and visited 30 countries in 19 months. The Christ Illusion album translated into a live show that was both intense and provocative, with controversial album cover art by Larry Carroll displayed via a giant backdrop. Still, the fans ate it up. As Tom Araya told Metal Hammer in 2006, "There's too many smiling faces! You look out in the crowd and you don't see angry faces. You see smiles!"
1-2. Jeff Hanneman's All Access laminate pass from the Christ Illusion Tour, circa 2006. From the Collection of Kathryn and Jeff Hanneman
3-4. T-shirt from the Christ Illusion Tour performances in Mexico, September 2006. From the Collection of Kerry King
5. Show poster in support of the performance at Vodafone Arena in Melbourne, Australia, April 15, 2007. Artist: Ken Taylor From the Collection of Slayer
6-8. Kerry King's January/February 2007 Christ Illusion tour itinerary. A handwritten note indicates a sell-out show in Las Vegas. From the Collection of Kerry King
9. Show poster from the January 31, 2007 performance at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado. Artist: LxKuhn From the Collection of Tom Araya
10. Show poster promoting the album Christ Illusion and Slayer's performance at the Murat Egyptian Room in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 5, 2007. From the Collection of Tom Araya
11. Slayer performs at the Fields of Rock festival, Nijmegen, Netherlands, June 16, 2007. Photo: Francis Bijl From the Collection of Slayer
12. Slayer performs at B1 Maximum Club, Moscow, Russia, November 29, 2007. Photo: Andrew Stuart From the Collection of Slayer
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