by Bram Teitelman | Jun 3, 2014 | Milestones, News
While a lot of the coverage about Slayer in the past year has rightfully been about the sad and shocking passing of guitarist Jeff Hanneman (and also the dismissal of original drummer Dave Lombardo), perhaps the most iconic member of the band is guitarist Kerry King....
by Bram Teitelman | May 12, 2014 | Metal Memes, New Music, Video
[youtube]http://youtu.be/VznAYy5yL2A[/youtube] In this post-Mumford and Sons world, it’s safe to say that there are some stringed instruments that was don’t particularly need to hear for the time being. Let’s call one of them, oh I don’t know,...
by Metal Insider | May 2, 2014 | In Memoriam, Lists, News, Updates
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the metal community lost one of its pioneers. Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died of liver failure one year ago today. And while Slayer has continued on with Gary Holt and even released a new song,...
by Bram Teitelman | Apr 24, 2014 | Label Moves, News, Updates
[youtube]http://youtu.be/bkxN9ToJf1k[/youtube] Turns out Slayer’s surprise opening at the Revolver Golden Gods awards wasn’t just to shake up the ceremony. In addition to world-premiering a new song,”Implode,” live in their three-song set, they...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 24, 2014 | Events, New Music, News
Rumors started to circulate around L.A. today that Slayer would be making a surprise performance at the Revolver Golden Gods (streaming live online as we write this). Well sure enough, Slayer kicked off the evening with a surprise three song set. But that wasn’t the...