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Jeff Hanneman’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed, Slayer Issue Statement

by Zach Shaw | May 9, 2013 | Legacies

As the metal world continues to grieve the loss of Jeff Hanneman, an official cause of death has been released. It’s been confirmed that though the guitarist had been sidelined for over two years due to a Necrotizing fasciitis infection cause by a spider bite,...

Slayer To Move Forward With European Tour Plans; Kerry King And Tom Araya Issue Statement

by Zach Shaw | May 9, 2013 | Touring, Updates

It’s still hard to believe that guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away last week. And even though Hanneman has been absent from the road for the past two years now, many wondered what his death would mean for Slayer’s future. However, it looks as though Slayer will...

Photos: Anthrax And Exodus Bring The Metal Alliance Tour To NYC’s Irving Plaza, 4/20/13

by Zach Shaw | Apr 23, 2013 | Photos

It was a good weekend for metal fans in New York City. The Metal Alliance Tour wrapped up it’s run with Anthrax, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall and Holy Grail with not one, but two SOLD OUT shows at the Irving Plaza this weekend. Thus, chances are that...

Exodus Pulls Out Of Maryland Deathfest, Reassures Fans That They Are Not Disbanding

by Zach Shaw | Apr 4, 2013 | Cancellations, We're Keeping The Band Together

Yesterday morning, it was revealed that Exodus were pulling out of this year’s Maryland Deathfest due to a “VARIETY of personal issues and matters with one of the members.” While guitarist Gary Holt recently stated that he wouldn’t abandon Exodus to join Slayer...

Gary Holt Wouldn’t Leave Exodus For Slayer

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 2, 2013 | Metal Musical Chairs

[youtube]http://youtu.be/VbR2BVhzaZQ[/youtube] In a recent interview, Kerry King suggested that he would extend Exodus guitarist Gary Holt, who’s been filling in for the ailing Jeff Hanneman, a seat at the Slayer table should Hanneman not be well enough to carry...
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