Jeff Hanneman, Slayer, RIP...
 

One of the founding members of Slayer, guitarist Jeff Hanneman, has died of liver failure at 49 years old:







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Jeff was from Oakland, and was a huge Raiders fan (he often wore a Raiders jersey in concert):

RIP Jeff Hanneman... :(

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Holy fucking shit. That sucks. Wasn't one I expected to see go...kind of hits me like when I found out Peter Steele had died a few years back.

He was a good guitarist,RIP Jeff :(

Rip in Peace----> One of the good ones!

You will be remembered........

RIP Jeff

Fuck, this one hits a soft spot. My immortality is being compromised by the news, I too, will eventually rest....until then, fucking kill it every day!

Slayer was really one of my favorite band, and probably the best heavy metal band imo..

The famous solo's orgy from Hanneman and king wil be remember forever I think..


Rip

Infamous butcher...

Oh damn, that sucks.

terrible news. glad i got to see them live when he was in the band. live undead is a killer live album.

One of the best live metal bands ever...

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Man it is nice to enjoy true talent :GFYBand

We need to see a show and run into each other.... we share some of the gratest interests.
Thank you for the thread!

Damn that's crazy! I remember frying on acid at there show. RIP

If any head is not cranking this shit up, for shame

Really shocked when I saw the thread title. RIP :(

Wish I could have made a happier Slayer thread, but at least people are celebrating the music and life of Jeff Hanneman.

So where are you located? I mostly go to shows here in the Bay Area, although I like to catch shows in other cities when I travel. Most tours, big and small, pass through the music and arts oriented Bay Area, which has a rich musical tradition.

Anyway, back on topic. I feel like fucking thrashing:



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There, that's better.

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That had to be hep c or tons of boozing no?
Sad. Loved slayer
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Not sure if that's what happened. But I've lost a lot of friends to alcohol/liver failure. :(

Nooooooooooooo, fuuuccck!!

Rip .

RIP Jeff

RIP, Jeff, Say hi to the boys for me.

Brilliant band, great guitar player

I think I killed my speakers last night. Jeff will be missed...

Located on the other coast here in Atlanta, the music seen has gone to hell. We have to travel just to catch a good show anymore.

He got NF and it sounds like it was connected to that - If it was the NF that finished him off - yuk - Not a good way to go...

Interesting that he got the NF from a spider bite.....

My band Faceplant opened up for them in 2004 it was the most defining moment and biggest show I ever played in my lifetime. They were just as good live as they were recorded or even better ! RIP Jeff

Damn, it's true!! :(

This is really sad news. RIP Jeff.

A true bummer. RIP.

Glad I had the chance to see Slayer one last time at Yankee Stadium last year.

Shit, this is so sad :(
I have tickets for Slayer gig in june and i was so hoping to see him.

Sad news today :(

from 2011

From metalunderground.com;

"Slayer guitarist and co-founding member Jeff Hanneman has announced that he has made the decision to leave the band, following his recent medical problems. A message from Hanneman reads as follows:

"In what is probably the hardest decision I?ve ever had to make, I have decided to part company with Slayer. You can imagine how difficult this was for me to do, what with Slayer being such a big part of my life for like thirty years, but due to my problems with my arm, I?ve been left with little other option. I?d just like to say thank you so much to the guys for helping me a part of something so important and amazing, and also a huge thanks should go to you, the fans, for all the support you?ve given me over the years. Thanks again guys! You rule!"

The remaining members of Slayer have also spoken about Hanneman?s departure, posting the following message online:

"We are completely saddened by Jeff?s decision to leave the band after so long, but we don?t want him to rush his recovery, which has suffered another setback recently. He?s more than just a guitarist, as I think our fans will agree, and Slayer just won?t be the same without him. Thank you Jeff.

"Of course the question on everybody?s minds now is what are we gonna do? Obviously we?ve got our tour dates coming up soon which Gary (Holt, Exodus guitarist) and Pat (O?Brien, Cannibal Corpse guitarist) have graciously agreed to be a part of, but the long term future of the band remains a mystery even to us."

More details will be released shortly"

Bad yesterday news. Why do you remind us? Not cool.

Very sad day for the Metal industry, no doubt. Slayer were a band that I started listening to almost 30 years ago. So yeah, I have always been a DIE HARD Slayer fan. God, I cannot even believe that I am even typing this. I mean, where the FUCK did the time go? And now, Jeff is deceased, Tom is having issues with his back, But hell, I suppose we are all getting older. My wishes, prayers and thoughts go out to Jeff's family, friends and band members.

Thank's for all of the GREAT guitar riffs that you have contributed over the years and for making such an impression on my life, especially during my younger years. You are awesome and will most definitely be missed Jeff!

RIP bro.

biggest regret is not seeing them live

LA TIMES: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman: 10 clips that showcase his fury

Some great live video clips from throughout Jeff's career and life:



Enjoy each day...

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Way too young to go!

Grateful I went to Big 4 and was able to see him live :)

Huge loss for metal fans right now :(

RIP Jeff

Damn, that clip is awesome.

Their entire performance on the Henry Rollins show is good:





Here is Slayer on the Jon Stewart show:


Prolly freaked out the sound guys, lol.

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South Of Heaven and Silent Scream from Donington 1992. Good sound quality.