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Slayer announced in January 2018 that they would embark on their final world tour, despite this, the band is not breaking up but will not perform live anymore.
Who all was involved with Slayer when they signed with Def Jam Recordings?
Following the success of Hell Awaits, Slayer was offered a recording contract with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin's newly founded Def Jam Records, a largely hip hop-based label.

Question: when was def jam records founded?
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