Slayer - Jeff Hanneman Passes Away

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed away today aged 49 due to liver failure. Jeff was one of the founding members of the American thrash band, and will certainly be missed by many the world over.

The official statement from the band's Facebook page reads:

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)

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Posted: 03.05.2013 by Baz Anderson

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ManiacBlasphemer Black Knight Posts: 1085 From: Romania	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:22 ManiacBlasphemer Black Knight Posts: 1085 From: Romania Bad way to begin a day... this is the worst news possible... Loading...
WorpeX Made of Metal Posts: 1347 From: USA	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:23 WorpeX Made of Metal Posts: 1347 From: USA Wow, this band is falling apart... RIP brother... Loading...
Slayfex Posts: 14 From: Finland	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:24 Slayfex Posts: 14 From: Finland This sucks so fucking much RIP Jeff! Loading...
Red_Travis Posts: 63 From: USA	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:26 Red_Travis Posts: 63 From: USA NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! R.I.P. Jeff Loading...
Ulric Posts: 19 From: France	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:30 Ulric Posts: 19 From: France RIP Jeff Loading...
Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2354 From: Spain	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:34 Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2354 From: Spain Damn, unexpected.... RIP. Loading...
Inshushinak Posts: 58 From: Norway	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:35 Inshushinak Posts: 58 From: Norway Fuck ,another loss to metal world, R.I.P. Jeff Loading...
Nemo Atkins Posts: 257 From: UK	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:45 Nemo Atkins Posts: 257 From: UK ...I'm honestly in too much shock to process this. He was a thrash legend, an awesome guitarist (maybe not the most technically gifted guitarist out there, but still a very good one), a great songwriter and, from what I've heard (never got the chance to meet the guy), a real nice guy. He'd not been able to do anything with them since the spider bite, but I was holding out that we'd someday read a bit of news saying "Jeff returns to Slayer" so I could go see him perform live with the band. Now that will never happen... RIP. Loading...
Kintu Folk You! Posts: 33 From: Spain	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:45 Kintu Folk You! Posts: 33 From: Spain Very unexpected, indeed. RIP Jeff. Loading...
Zap Guest Posts: 3516	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:49 Zap Guest Posts: 3516 Written by Nemo Atkins on 03.05.2013 at 01:45 I was holding out that we'd someday read a bit of news saying "Jeff returns to Slayer" Yes, that's why this came completely unexpected to me. Really sad to hear about this and I now feel very lucky to have seen Slayer with their original line-up... Loading...
SuicidalCyco Account deleted	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:49 SuicidalCyco Account deleted Man, this is really bogus, Slayer is my favorite band and Jeff was one of my favorite guitarists as well. Rest in peace Jeff. Loading...
SlaytanicGonzo Posts: 158 From: Argentina	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:50 SlaytanicGonzo Posts: 158 From: Argentina I'm as sad as if a familiar of mine had died RIP, see you in hell buddy Loading...
Maglor Posts: 64 From: Portugal	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:51 Maglor Posts: 64 From: Portugal RIP Go to Metal Heaven We will all remember you like one of the best. ---- Maglor Loading...
nicaZe Savatage Posts: 206 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:51 nicaZe Savatage Posts: 206 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina Now I feel like my brother dies...RIP Jeff....say hello to all metal legends up there and we all love you and them.... Loading...
Lit. Account deleted	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:52 Lit. Account deleted That's really sad to hear. And a real shock, honestly. R.I.P. Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 01:58 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Riffmaster extraordinaire RIP Will remember you first trip in Europe when you took me along for a couple of dates. Hell good times will be remembered, bro. ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Ryfalgoth Posts: 3 From: France	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:00 Ryfalgoth Posts: 3 From: France Fuck no.... This is the end.... R.I.P. Jeff... Loading...
nasmith Posts: 113 From: USA	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:02 nasmith Posts: 113 From: USA Oh, damn.... For once a death that hits close to home for me in the metal scene (since I've become part of it, the only deaths of members of bands I was into have been former members who were only in the band for a short time). But that's why you don't drink like he did. :/ Loading...
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Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:07 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Written by nasmith on 03.05.2013 at 02:02 Oh, damn.... For once a death that hits close to home for me in the metal scene (since I've become part of it, the only deaths of members of bands I was into have been former members who were only in the band for a short time). But that's why you don't drink like he did. :/ Yep and it will only get worse. Esepcially when it concerns people you have met and know quite well. Like for me now with Jeff who I spent an entire week with in the early Eighties. Only memories remain. Damn, I am getting old... ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Enissa Posts: 815 From: Greece	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:07 Enissa Posts: 815 From: Greece RIP Loading...
Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6058 From: Poland	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:09 Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6058 From: Poland I'm speechless... Loading...
Xylem Posts: 50 From: UK	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:11 Xylem Posts: 50 From: UK Hit me pretty hard. Slayer opened the door to more extreme music for me, I missed my chance to see them a few years ago because of fucking school, now I'll never get to see him play. Rest in peace Jeff, you'll be missed. Loading...
SoshianT Posts: 16 From: Iran	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:14 SoshianT Posts: 16 From: Iran No .... no ... that's impossible RIP jeff Loading...
Nattens Posts: 39 From: USA	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:23 Nattens Posts: 39 From: USA EXTREMELY sad news! I'm speechless. R.I.P. Jeff. You will always be missed but remembered. Loading...
Byners Posts: 215 From: Brazil	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:25 Byners Posts: 215 From: Brazil So... Loss of the year? ---- "Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost..." Loading...
Fallen'Angel Posts: 163 From: Macedonia	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:34 Fallen'Angel Posts: 163 From: Macedonia Rest in Peace buddy ! ---- Im Your Source of Self-Destruction ! Loading...
Damon Salvatore Posts: 11 From: Sweden	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:50 Damon Salvatore Posts: 11 From: Sweden What a horrible day. When I woke up this morning, I was reached by the news that Ivan Turina, the goal keeper of AIK Stockholm, had passed away. And now this. I curse this day! May Jeff, and Ivan, rest in peace. Loading...
Maco Pvt Funderground Posts: 3593	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:54 Maco Pvt Funderground Posts: 3593 Nooo, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ---- Crackhead Megadeth reigns supreme. Loading...
BitterCOld The Ancient One Posts: 15250	Permalink 03.05.2013 - 02:55 BitterCOld The Ancient One Posts: 15250 I guess Satam needed a new lead guitarist for Hell's house band. adios, Jefe, you will be missed. Thanks for some great albums and some awesome gigs. ---- get the fuck off my lawn. Beer Bug Virus Spotify Playlist crafted by Nikarg and I. Feel free to tune in and add some pertinent metal tunes! Loading...