SLAYER GUITARIST JEFF HANNEMAN PASSES AWAY AT AGE 49
Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He was 49. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.
In 2011 the guitarist had reportedly suffered from a spider bite on his arm which led to necrotizing fasciitis. Now word on whether this complication may have contributed to his passing.
Hanneman co-founded the thrash metal greats with Kerry King in 1981; their breakthrough came in 1986 with the landmark album Reign in Blood. Hanneman wrote or co-wrote the set’s standout tracks, Angel of Death and Raining Blood.
Wow, just watched the news. They were talking about “rap sensation” kid from Kriss Kross dying. No mention of Jeff ! Sad…..
What a terrific loss… Now I must tell my sleeping ten-year old that he is gone. So heartbreaking for Jeff’s family and his band mates. We will all miss you..
True metal at its best !! I will be rocking Reign in Blood tonight in honor !!
Tooo sad was just listening to slayer a few Day ago was an amazing guitarist
We’re going to miss you Jeff I saw you in the 80’s.. little upset but God be with you.. my metal brother.. me and my little brother Gary will miss you…