As a lifelong Slayer fan, this mosher is SAD AND F**KING GUTTED to learn that guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died aged 49 from liver failure.
This was posted by the band on their official Facebook page a short while ago:
“Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home,” states the band’s official Facebook.” Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure. He is survived by his wife Kathy, his sister Kathy and his brothers Michael and Larry, and will be sorely missed.
Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 – 2013)”
Rest In Peace indeed Jeff, im sending my love to your family and friends. What a thoroughly depressing way to start a Bank holiday weekend. We have lost a proper metal legend and a brilliant guitarist, who lets not forget crafted one of THE greatest riffs ever on Raining Blood. Like I said, GUTTED *sad face*
I think my thoughts would be better seen and heard via Youtube, so check it out below. Also included a solo by the metal God himself (far better than me yakking.)
Sleep well Jeff and thank you for the awesome music. Metal legend, never to be forgotten !!
