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Jeff Hanneman of Slayer Dead – Rockers Pay Tribute on Twitter

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:48:18 +0000

The tragic news of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s death last night (May 2) sent his friends and peers flooding onto Twitter and other social media to pay their tributes. Hanneman played guitar in Slayer, one of metal’s most uncompromising and enduring bands, for over 30 years. As you’ll see below, his influence and friendships reached [...]

Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:08:36 +0000

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49, according to a statement released by the band today (May 2). He was with the group since their formation in 1981, and appeared on each of their studio albums, most recently 2009′s ‘World Painted Blood.’ The guitarist has largely been absent from the legendary [...]

Competition Between Big 4 of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer Has Evolved, Says Lars Ulrich

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:00:28 +0000

A friendly rivalry, trying to be better than the next guy — members of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer all have a slightly different way to describe their relationship with one another back in the day.

They’re on good terms lately, proven by the fact they’ve shared the same concert stage this year in California and New York, collectively billed as the Big 4. And while the metal bands are still competitive, it’s more self-contained now that they’re “out of the sandbox” and all grown up, according to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.

Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, to Appear at 'Metal Masters Clinic 2 ' Next Month

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:16 +0000

It should be good and loud, just like the first time.

On Sept. 12, a second ‘Metal Masters Clinic’ is set to commence, this time at the Best Buy Theater in Manhattan’s Times Square. Members from Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer — three of the legendary “Big 4″ thrash-metal bands that will rock Yankee Stadium two days after the clinic — will be on hand to share anecdotes and rattle the rafters.