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Slayer's Gary Holt Has a Guitar Painted with His Own Blood

By Monya Fleming | Jan 27, 2016 10:18 AM EST

Slayer/Exodus guitarist Gary Holt showed off his amazing guitar painted in his own blood by artist Vincent Castiglia at NAMM 2016, revealing they used 19 vials of the guitarist's blood for the work of art. Read More »

Jeff Hanneman Memorial [VIDEO]: Mosh Pit Breaks Out at Funeral for Dead Slayer Guitarist, Westboro Baptist Church Doesn't Protest

By Jon Niles, Mstarz reporter | May 24, 2013 03:08 PM EDT

Yesterday's public memorial service for Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman went off without a hitch despite threats of protest from the Westboro Baptist Church. The event was open to the public where fans could enjoy some music as well as guest speakers. Eventually a mosh pit broke out! Read More »

Jeff Hanneman Dead, Slayer Guitarist Death UPDATE: Alcohol Abuse, Liver Disease Cirrhosis Killed Rocker, Not Infection from Spider Bite: Metal Bandmates Release Statement

By Danica Bellini,Mstarz reporter | May 10, 2013 12:27 PM EDT

Jeff Hanneman, founder and guitarist of the thrash metal band Slayer, died earlier ths month at the age of 49. Initial reports claimed that the rocker's death was a result of complications arising from an infectious spider bite Hanneman received years ago. But according to disease specialist Kent Sepkowitz, that's unlikely the case. Hanneman's fellow bandmates recently released a statement on Slayer's website, explaining that Hanneman actually passed away from the alcohol-related liver disease cirrhosis. Years of alcohol abuse and heavy drinking is what ultimately claimed Hanneman's life - not a spider. Read More »

Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Fired from Australian 'Soundwave' Tour in Dispute Over Money with Kerry King

By Scott Taylor | Feb 22, 2013 01:23 PM EST

Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo has been asked not to go on the band's Australian Soundwave tour. According to Lombardo, Slayer's lawyers asked him not to join the the band on tour after he had a dispute over money. Jon Dette will replace Lombardo on drums. Read More »

New Supergroup Formed: Includes Members Of Slayer, Exodus, Amen And Queens of the Stone Age

By Andrew Sullivan | Jan 04, 2013 11:01 AM EST

New Supergroup Formed: Includes Members Of Slayer, Exodus, Amen And Queens of the Stone Age Read More »

Black Sabbath Tour 2013: Tony Iommi Says Band Will Do Their Best To Tour 'As Much As' They're Able To

By Andrew Sullivan | Dec 27, 2012 03:19 PM EST

Tony Iommi says that Black Sabbath will tour in 2013. Read More »

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