Jeff Hanneman

Jeff Hanneman

Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Died From Alcohol Related Cirrhosis; Band Planning Celebration To Honor Memory

Slayer have revealed that the cause of death for founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman was alcohol related cirrhosis. Read statements from every group member as well as details for when they will be honoring his memory. Hanneman passed away on May 2 at the age of 49. “While the details are being worked out now, Slayer […]

Jeff Hanneman

Jeff Hanneman Tribute: His Five Best Solo Writing Credits For Slayer

Twenty-two years and eleven studio albums–that’s Jeff Hanneman’s body of work with the almighty Slayer. In that massive body of work, there actually aren’t all that many songs in which Hanneman gets the sole writing credits (being that Slayer are quite good at collaborating and all). The ones in which Hanneman does get the sole […]

REST IN PEACE: Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman

The metal world is shocked to learn that Slayer founding member Jeff Hanneman passed away at 11am this morning. Hanneman was located in an area hospital when his liver failed completely. Under The Gun has obtained a statement from the band and can be seen below. Rest in peace, Jeff. You will be missed dearly […]