Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Passes Away

Jeff Hanneman, founding guitarist of Slayer has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to Hanneman’s family, as well as Slayer & their fans. A statement from Slayer can be seen below.

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 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)