by Metal Insider | Jul 15, 2013 | Metal on Metal, Tributes
Exodus and Slayer touring guitarist Gary Holt took the stage in Oakland last night to perform Slayer songs with Hanneman Lecter, an all-star tribute to the late Slayer guitarist, Jeff Hanneman. In addition to Gary Holt, the band was also joined by Craig Locicero,...
by Bram Teitelman | May 22, 2013 | Tributes
If there’s one thing the Westboro Baptist Church thrives on, it’s attention. If there’s one thing that they can’t stand, it’s being ignored. With the fringe group of assholes announcing plans to picket Slayer guitarist Jeff...
by Bram Teitelman | May 6, 2013 | Tributes
Slayer aren’t a mass-appeal, but the band have definitely made an impact on pop culture over the last 30 years. And the sad and untimely passing of Jeff Hanneman this past Thursday has resonated beyond just metal fans. Take, for example, NHL team the Los Angeles...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 20, 2013 | Releases, Tributes
As we mentioned on Monday, Relapse director of retail sales and marketing and New York City metal fixture Pat Egan passed away earlier this week in a hospital after suffering complications from pneumonia. He touched the lives of many that he met, including countless...
by Bram Teitelman | Dec 4, 2012 | Metal on Metal, Tributes
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Q3zKfBRnI[/youtube] Any fan of rock or metal music knows that it wouldn’t exist without Led Zeppelin. Hell, even the President knows it. While it was likely written by a speechwriter, President Barack Obama honored the...
by Metal Insider | Jul 23, 2012 | Tributes
Back in April, we discovered that Metallica would not only participate in a tribute compilation for Ronnie James Dio, but also contribute to a Deep Purple anniversary album. Finally, some details as well as a release date for the tribute which celebrates the 40th...