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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...