The Summer Slaughter Tour

 The Summer Slaughter Tour is an annual metal music tour originally held in the United States, but now in Europe and as of 2009, Australia and New Zealand.
Summer Slaughter '08 was held in the United States and took place between June 20 and July 28, 2008. There was also a full Canadian portion of the tour between May 23 and June 8. The tour made its Australian debut on March 2009, taking place in five cities, plus one date in Auckland, New Zealand.