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It's with true sadness that we report that legendary Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died at the age of 49. The tragic news was confirmed by a press release issued moments ago.

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As Wednesday (March 13) progressed, more and more rockers expressed their admiration and love of late Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, who passed away Tuesday night (March 12). The musician, who was part of the classic Iron Maiden lineup, suffered from multiple sclerosis in the later portion of his life, but still remained in contact with his former bandmates.

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As Slayer are currently on the road with the 2012 Mayhem Festival, guitarist Kerry King has given fans a bit more info about Slayer’s next album, which could see a release as soon as early 2013. The guitarist, who also provides lyrics for the band, is hoping to get some work done while on tour before hitting the studio once again at the conclusion of the touring Mayhem Fest.

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Slayer guitarist Kerry King sits at the head of the “man table” in a new Jagermeister spot, proving he is also a “Slayer” of the deer-labeled liquor.

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Here's one of those classic moments that come along once in a blue moon and more often than not living here in Wichita Falls means you weren't there for it. But hey - at least you've got the interwebs to fill us in on everything you've ever missed out on.

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Slayer frontman Tom Araya says that Metallica‘s polarizing collaboration with Lou Reed on ‘Lulu’ “was a little too much” and claims the band were “trying too hard to be cool.”

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Slayer have been a bunch of busy fellows lately. Drummer Dave Lombardo took to Facebook to issue a progress report and update fans on Slayer’s twelfth studio album, which will be their first since 2009′s ‘World Painted Blood.’ Grab a change of drawers, because it’s going to be good.

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Slayer are offering a thoroughly metallic twist on those popular Valentine’s Day treats known as “conversation hearts” as only Kerry King and co. can. You know ‘em – those pink, white and yellow hard candies with phrases like ‘Be Mine’ or ‘Kiss Me’ etched on them. Well, the Slayer version of said candies are black and red and they come in a jar stamped with the red red Slayer logo. But that’s not even the coolest part. The Slayer hearts boast phrases like ‘Hate,’ ‘Kill’ and ‘Destoy.’ There are even ones with the band’s name imprinted on them. Happy Valentine’s Day indeed.

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Good news, Slayer fans: Your long wait for new music is almost over. The band has announced plans to head into the studio next month to start laying down tracks for their twelfth studio album, and first since 2009′s ‘World Painted Blood.’

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If you’ve been hoping and praying that the Big 4 will soon be playing a full U.S. tour, you might want to lower your expectations and be happy with that DVD of the Sonisphere show from Sofia, Bulgaria. In a recent interview with UK’s Classic Rock magazine, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said he can’t imagine Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will stage any more Big 4 shows.

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Slayer and Christmas don't exactly go hand and hand but what the hell - any excuse to crank some Slayer in the office and subject people who don't know Slayer from Nickelback to the greatness of the band is a good one.

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We all get a little stressed from time to time but unfortunately we don't all have the ability to wail like a friggin' banshee like Tom Araya to assist in venting those frustrations.

But once again the interwebs gives us the ability to live vicariously through those of extraordinary talents.

Ladies and gentleman...dig the Tom Araya Scream Button.

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