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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Died of Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis; Band + Family Planning Memorial Event

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:52:15 +0000

Following last week's tragic passing of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman on May 2, his official cause of death has been revealed to be alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver, according to a statement from the band. In the same press release, Slayer also announced that a public memorial will be held to honor Hanneman at a yet-to-be-revealed date.

Members of Slayer React to Jeff Hanneman's Death

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:59:55 +0000

The music world has been mourning the death of Slayer's Jeff Hanneman over the last few days and now a couple of the band's members have weighed in with their comments as well. Both drummer Dave Lombardo and the group's touring guitarist Gary Holt have spoken out about Hanneman's life and legacy.

Slayer Guitarist Dead At 49 [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:39:22 +0000

Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer, passed away earlier today. Jeff formed Slayer in 1981 with fellow guitarist Kerry King. The bands publicist released the following statement: Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. He was 49. [...]

Watch Some of the World's Best Drummers Jamming Some Zeppelin at the Bonzo Bash [VIDEO]

Johnnie Walker — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:08:43 +0000

What do Dave Lombardo of Slayer, Ray Luzier of Korn, Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden, Will Calhoun from Living Colour and Toto's Simon Phillips have in common?

They're all huge John Bonham fans...but of course, what drummer isn't right?

This year they all performed at the Bonzo Bash, celebrating the music of Led Zeppelin, and the hugely influential drumming of the one and only John Bonham.

It's Metal. It's Mariachi. It's Metalachi on the Morning Show! [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:20 +0000

Metalachi stopped by this morning to lay their unique take on their two favorite forms of music — mariachi and metal — before their show at Tricky Falls tonight. If you like either or both, they’re worth watching! They put on a great show, but when it comes to the music they showed their chops [...]

The Band Lich King Has a Fantastic Offer For Dave Lombardo – Now That Dave is Out of Slayer

Johnnie Walker — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:20:53 +0000

I'm surprised no one else has hit up Mr. Lombardo with something like this before now. This is a fantastic offer from "the world's premier unsigned western Massachusetts thrash-metal band" for Dave to join their band. They can pay him a fine salary for each gig, they have tasks already set for him, and can even get him a $20 Red Robin Gift Certificate!

Slayer's Kerry King on Next Album: 'I'm Very Comfortable Saying That It Will Be Out This Year'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:49:42 +0000

Although Slayer have a way to go in recording their next album and there is no set timetable for when it may come out, guitarist Kerry King has stated that he is "very comfortable saying" that the record will see a 2013 release date.

Auction Being Held For Daughter of Late Suicide Silence Lead Singer Mitch Lucker

Lisa Sanchez — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:37:43 +0000

Autographed memorabilia from Slayer, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Motorhead, Megadeath, Godsmack, Unearth, Machinehead, As I Lay Dying, Motorhead, Trivium and more. Auction ends soon get the links in here! These auctions just began yesterday but you still have until December 4th to get in on the action for a good cause. The auction is to benefit [...]

The Greatest Slayer Cartoon Ever Made – Criminally Insane

Johnnie Walker — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:36:25 +0000

Watched this tonight, and the little monster drawn for Tom Araya is my favorite. The look on his face, with the overbite and angry eyes makes me laugh so hard. Although it looks like Lars Ulrich is drumming on this song, with the googly eyes and pierced nipples, this cartoon is awesome! Enjoy!

Metal Masters 4? A Clinic, A Concert, A Jam and A Cool Video

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:45:00 +0000

A while back, some music companies got together and wanted to create a unique sort of musician's clinic that got away from the traditional clinic approach of some dude noodling around to some pre-recordings, and put together a killer lineup of drummers, guitarists and bass players to create Metal Masters. It was so successful, they've now done four of these things, and it keeps getting better and bigger.

Vans Reissuing Slayer + Iron Maiden Sneakers for Limited Time Only at SXSW

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:27:57 +0000

Forget pumped up kicks. You need some metal ones. For a limited time only, you can grab a pair. Street apparel giant Vans is reissuing several band-branded sneakers, including the Slayer and Iron Maiden editions. Vans and Nice Kicks are partnering up for Vulcanized Vinyl, a pop up shop that will park itself in Austin, [...]

Slayer, Megadeth + Anthrax Members Highlight Metal Masters 3 Clinic in Los Angeles

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:40:08 +0000

If you were on the wrong coast for the last Metal Masters clinic in New York City this past fall, you’re now in luck! Metal Masters 3 is set to go down in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 12 at the Key Club and is boasting a bevy of metal’s most respected musicians. The start-studded [...]

Slayer's Tom Araya Says Metallica Tried 'Too Hard to Be Cool' with 'Lulu'

Tree Riddle — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:15:29 +0000

Slayer frontman Tom Araya says that Metallica‘s polarizing collaboration with Lou Reed on ‘Lulu’ “was a little too much” and claims the band were “trying too hard to be cool.”

Slayer Are 'Seven Kick-Ass Songs' Into New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:46:16 +0000

Slayer have been a bunch of busy fellows lately. Drummer Dave Lombardo took to Facebook to issue a progress report and update fans on Slayer’s twelfth studio album, which will be their first since 2009′s ‘World Painted Blood.’ Grab a change of drawers, because it’s going to be good.

Slayer Hitting Studio in March for New Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:54:42 +0000

Good news, Slayer fans: Your long wait for new music is almost over. The band has announced plans to head into the studio next month to start laying down tracks for their twelfth studio album, and first since 2009′s ‘World Painted Blood.’

Slayer Guitarist Kerry King: Big 4 May Be No More

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:38:32 +0000

If you’ve been hoping and praying that the Big 4 will soon be playing a full U.S. tour, you might want to lower your expectations and be happy with that DVD of the Sonisphere show from Sofia, Bulgaria. In a recent interview with UK’s Classic Rock magazine, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said he can’t imagine Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will stage any more Big 4 shows.

Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman: Spider Bite Nearly Killed Me

Jon Wiederhorn — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:00:58 +0000

“I was an hour away from death,” Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman tells UK’s Classic Rock magazine about the infected spider bite that has kept him off the road since January.

Christmas May Sux but a Great Light Show and Metal Rocks!!

Scott Ronson — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:24:56 +0000

If this tune doesn't put you in the Christmas spirit, There is no hope for you this Holiday season.

The Slayer Christmas Light Show 2 [Video]

Monster — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:56:54 +0000

I’ve seen some great Christmas light shows, but I’ve never seen one quite like this. Check out this great video of somebody syncing their Christmas light display set to the rock of Slayer’s “South of Heaven.”

Members of Slipknot, Anthrax and Slayer to Play Concert to Benefit Africa

Jon Wiederhorn — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:24:34 +0000

Ex-Black Flag and Rollins Band frontman Henry Rollins has recruited Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and members of Rob Zombie‘s band, including guitarist John 5, for a benefit concert Nov. 30 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, Calif.