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Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Dies at 49

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:11:50 +0000

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. Hanneman passed away today, May 2, at 11AM PST this morning near his Southern California home. The iconic Slayer shredder had been forced [...]

Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:00:59 +0000

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.

Slayer's Kerry King Gives Update on New Album, Condition of Guitarist Jeff Hanneman

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:11:26 +0000

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.

Slayer Guitarist Kerry King Stars in New Jagermeister Commercial

Tree Riddle — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:04:11 +0000

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. Slayer have played several Jagermeister sponsored gigs, and now King appears as a figurehead for the spirit in their latest commercial — ‘A Seat at the Table.’ In [...]

Watch Geezer Butler, Phil Anselmo, Kerry King And A Whole Lot Of Metal Gods Do Sabbath's "Hole In The Sky" [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:52:48 +0000

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.

Slayer's Tom Araya Says Metallica Tried 'Too Hard to Be Cool' with 'Lulu'

Tree Riddle — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:15:29 +0000

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.”

Slayer Are 'Seven Kick-Ass Songs' Into New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:46:16 +0000

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.

Slayer Hate-Filled Candy Jar is Perfect Gift for Valentine's Day

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:44:37 +0000

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.

Slayer Hitting Studio in March for New Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:54:42 +0000

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.’

Slayer Guitarist Kerry King: Big 4 May Be No More

Jon Wiederhorn — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:38:32 +0000

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.

A Dude With A Whole Lotta Time On His Hands Made Another Slayer Christmas Lights Video For "South Of Heaven"

Thrashman — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:42:47 +0000

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.

Havin' A Rough Day Buzzhead? Let Slayer's Tom Araya Help Vent Your Frustrations [LINK]

Thrashman — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:52:50 +0000

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.

Members of Slipknot, Anthrax and Slayer to Play Concert to Benefit Africa

Jon Wiederhorn — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:24:34 +0000

Ex-Black Flag and Rollins Band frontman Henry Rollins has recruited Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and members of Rob Zombie‘s band, including guitarist John 5, for a benefit concert Nov. 30 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, Calif.

Today Marks 25 Years Since The Release Of Slayer's Thrash Masterpiece "Reign In Blood" [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:25:53 +0000

There's not much I can say about Reign In Blood that hasn't already been said so I'll just say that to this day I still remember the way that album made me feel the first time I heard it. At the time, Slayer was one of the heaviest bands on the planet and scary as hell to a country boy from Vernon, Texas.

Competition Between Big 4 of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer Has Evolved, Says Lars Ulrich

Chris M. Junior — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:57:28 +0000

A friendly rivalry, trying to be better than the next guy — members of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer all have a slightly different way to describe their relationship with one another back in the day.

They’re on good terms lately, proven by the fact they’ve shared the same concert stage this year in California and New York, collectively billed as the Big 4. And while the metal bands are still competitive, it’s more self-contained now that they’re “out of the sandbox” and all grown up, according to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.

New York And L.A. Get All The Good Stuff – Here's Footage Of Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo's Drum Clinic In NYC

Thrashman — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:15:57 +0000

Perhaps at some point those of us in the Lone Star State will get a taste of the Big Four live but until then we'll have to live vicariously through the snobs of New York and California. I don't mean to hate it's just that I feel like Dallas and Chicago should AT THE VERY LEAST be the next stops here in The States for the thrash bands that shaped so many of our metal-loving lives.

Watch The Big Four Jam Out Motorhead's "Overkill" Last Night At Yankee Stadium [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:11:39 +0000

Yeah I know I've been pretty vocal about my disappointment in the Big Four of thrash (that would be Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax if you're either a) are a noob or b) live under a rock) not playing in Texas but that doesn't mean I've given up hope or won't pass along some of the goodness of last night's show in New York City.

Enjoy The Smooth Rock Version Of Slayer's "Angel Of Death" [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:30:45 +0000

The mash-up master himself, Andy Rehfeldt is at it again. This time he's smooths up Slayer's thrash classic "Angel of Death".

How About Some Big 4 Live [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:45:31 +0000

Click Here To Watch The Video

Thanks to the folks at Metal Injection for this footage of the Big 4 live in Milan, Italy doing a cover of Misfits "Die Die Die My Darling" back on July 6th.

Even Cats Dig Slayer [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:55:07 +0000

Check out this video of some dude's cat Buddy digging Slayer's set from Big 4 Live. I'm thinking the bong is probably on the other side of the couch.