Rest In Peace Slayer's Jeff Hanneman

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Sad new this morning, as the music world has been rocked by yet another tragic loss. Jeff Hanneman, guitarist for popular metal group Slayer, has passed away.

Slayer broke the news to fans themselves via a short-yet-personal message on Facebook. The update 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).

RIP, Jeff. You will be missed. Click below to enjoy one of Hanneman’s classics one last time.