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Jeff Hanneman Passes Away
Jeff Hanneman Passes Away
Jeff Hanneman Passes Away
The metal community lost a great guitar player today. Jeff Hanneman, co-lead guitarist of Slayer, one of The Big 4, has passed away today at the age of 49.
Exodus Squash Rumors Of Guitarist Gary Holt Joining Slayer Full-Time
Exodus Squash Rumors Of Guitarist Gary Holt Joining Slayer Full-Time
Exodus Squash Rumors Of Guitarist Gary Holt Joining Slayer Full-Time
Legendary shredder Gary Holt has been the center of much discussion lately, as the thrash guitarist has continued to split his time between his main band Exodus and his guest spot in Slayer. Exodus were recently forced to cancel their spot at this year's Maryland Death Fest, and of course, the rumors of Holt's departure began to fly. To combat said rumors, the band has posted an official statement
Slayer Acoustic Shredding
Slayer Acoustic Shredding
Slayer Acoustic Shredding
There was a time not so long ago when people claimed that the art of shred was dead. However, while all of the indie-pop enthusiasts were going unplugged, and posing as limp-wrist martyrs for a dying alternative, guitar virtuosos like Sam Westphalen were keeping the badass alive by selling their souls to the devil. What did they get in exchange? They learned how to make Slayer tunes sound cool on
gary holt's future with slayer
gary holt's future with slayer
gary holt's future with slayer
The inner workings of legendary thrash masters Slayer have been tumultuous within the past two years. Along with drummer Dave Lombardo being dismissed from Slayer's 2013 Australian tour dates, guitarist Jeff Hanneman has been recovering from a severe case of necrotising fasciitis due to a spider bite, with Exodus shredder Gary Holt having filled in for Hanneman during his absence
Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr
Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr
Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr
As Wednesday (March 13) progressed, more and more rockers expressed their admiration and love of late Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, who passed away Tuesday night (March 12). The musician, who was part of the classic Iron Maiden lineup, suffered from multiple sclerosis in the later portion of his life, but still remained in contact with his former bandmates.
Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Dismissed From Australian Tour After Financial Dispute
Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Dismissed From Australian Tour After Financial Dispute
Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Dismissed From Australian Tour After Financial Dispute
Legendary Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo has just detonated a pipe bomb regarding the thrash band's business dealings and internal turmoil. One week ago, on Valentine's Day, Lombardo was notified by the band's lawyers that his services behind the kit would not be needed for Slayer's upcoming Australian tour dates. The entire story feels beyond odd and incredibly cold, and Lombardo has detailed the s
This Is The Biggest Slayer Fan Ever [Pic]
This Is The Biggest Slayer Fan Ever [Pic]
This Is The Biggest Slayer Fan Ever [Pic]
I guarantee you wouldn't do this for your favorite band. This guy is definitely the biggest Slayer fan ever! And he's probably a little crazy, and 100% METAL! Check out the pic of what this guy did to prove his loyalty to Slayer!
Kerry King + Mike Portnoy Added to All-Star Lineup for Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Gig
Kerry King + Mike Portnoy Added to All-Star Lineup for Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Gig
Kerry King + Mike Portnoy Added to All-Star Lineup for Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Gig
The mammoth rock ‘n’ roll celebration to pay tribute to Marshall Amps’ 50th anniversary and the life of late mastermind Jim Marshall, has just gotten a little bigger. Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has been added to the mix, along with Free founding member Andy Fraser and Slayer guitar god Kerry King.
Down, Slayer, Anthrax Members Lead ‘Metal Masters 4′ Return To New York City
Down, Slayer, Anthrax Members Lead ‘Metal Masters 4′ Return To New York City
Down, Slayer, Anthrax Members Lead ‘Metal Masters 4′ Return To New York City
The ‘Metal Masters’ clinics have been a big success, and earlier this year they branched out to Los Angeles with a performance at the Key Club featuring Down‘s Philip Anselmo, Slayer‘s Kerry King and Dave Lombardo, and Anthrax‘s Charlie Benante and Frank Bello along with Adrenaline Mob’s Mike Portnoy, Megadeth’s David Ellefson and Chris Broderick and Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler turning up to len
‘Murder In The Front Row’ Book Documents Early Days Of The Bay Area Thrash Movement
‘Murder In The Front Row’ Book Documents Early Days Of The Bay Area Thrash Movement
‘Murder In The Front Row’ Book Documents Early Days Of The Bay Area Thrash Movement
“MURDER IN THE FRONT ROW:”is a new coffee table book with over 400 photos from the early '80s East Bay thrash metal scene that Metallica, Slayer, Testament, Megadeth and many more came from. I for one adore the 80's Thrash scene. Some of my favorite bands of all time emerged during that time period...
Slayer’s Dave Lombardo On His Friendship With Lars Ulrich And The Status Of Jeff Hanneman
Slayer’s Dave Lombardo On His Friendship With Lars Ulrich And The Status Of Jeff Hanneman
Slayer’s Dave Lombardo On His Friendship With Lars Ulrich And The Status Of Jeff Hanneman
Slayer have an intense summer lined up co-headlining this summer’s Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem festival, but they’ll be doing it without guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Hanneman will be sitting out the tour to continue his recovery process after complications associated with a debilitating spider bite.
Slayer Finishing Vocals On Two-Song EP
Slayer Finishing Vocals On Two-Song EP
Slayer Finishing Vocals On Two-Song EP
Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo revealed two pieces of important information about his main band while promoting his Philm side project. In a recent interview, the skinsman confirmed that Slayer are wrapping up a two-song EP due later this year. He revealed that vocalist/bassist Tom Araya is laying down his vocal tracks alongside guitarist Kerry King. He also shared that Slayer will never stray from
Tard’s Top Album Covers Of All Time
Tard’s Top Album Covers Of All Time
Tard’s Top Album Covers Of All Time

In the digital age, album art is becoming a lost...well, art. There's nothing like the feeling you can get staring at a great album/c.d. cover while you're listening to the music. Staring at a computer screen can't compare to actually holding the art in your hands. As a kid, I'm sure my family had many discussions about my mental stability. I would literally stare, and draw album art for hours on end and just kind of lose myself in the music and the art. There are a handful of covers from my childhood and from today that still give me that feeling. So, here's a list of some of my favorite album covers of, maybe not all time, but of my time.

Slash, Limp Bizkit Join Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer + More On Graspop 2012 Lineup
Slash, Limp Bizkit Join Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer + More On Graspop 2012 Lineup
Slash, Limp Bizkit Join Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer + More On Graspop 2012 Lineup
Going to be in the neighborhood of Dessel, Belgium, this June? Then you’d be a fool to miss out on the incredible lineup that the 2012 Graspop Metal Meeting has put together. Newly announced acts such as Slash, Black Label Society and Limp Bizkit join Ozzy Osbourne & Friends, Guns N’ Roses, Motorhead and Slayer on the festival’s power-packed lineup.
Slayer Hate-Filled Candy Jar Is Perfect Gift For Valentine’s Day
Slayer Hate-Filled Candy Jar Is Perfect Gift For Valentine’s Day
Slayer Hate-Filled Candy Jar Is Perfect Gift For Valentine’s Day
Slayer are offering a thoroughly metallic twist on those popular Valentine’s Day treats known as “conversation hearts” as only Kerry King and co. can. You know ‘em – those pink, white and yellow hard candies with phrases like ‘Be Mine’ or ‘Kiss Me’ etched on them. Well, the Slayer version of said candies are black and red and they come in a jar stamped with the red red Slayer logo. But that’s not

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