Gary Holt Will Fill In For Jeff Hanneman This Summer

Slayer released the following open letter discussing the rehabilitation status of guitarist Jeff Hanneman and the upcoming European tour. Gary Holt will fill in on guitar while Hanneman continues his recovery. Slayer fans everywhere – it’s time to let you know what is going on with our brother Jeff Hanneman. As you know, Jeff was […]

Buzz – New Slayer EP Summer 2012?

Is thrash metal band Slayer ready to release a new EP before June 30? According to drummer Dave Lombardo, it looks highly possible according to a recent interview with Metal Injection at the Golden Gods Awards. Lombardo said that the band would like to release it before the start of the Mayhem Festival (June 30). […]

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 Lineup and Dates – Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax

The 2012 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival will feature Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria, Whitechapel, and High on Fire.  Pretty much the best lineup in recent years. I just read that the main stage headliners will be Slipknot who will follow Slayer…Am I the only one that sees something incredibly wrong […]

Top 10 Slayer Songs of All Time

Slayer is an American thrash metal band from California that has been active since 1981.  They are arguably the best thrash band of all time as they have not changed their style or direction since their debut album Show No Mercy.  Slayer performs before Metallica at the Big Four shows, although many would argue that […]

Big Four Videos Indio, California, USA 4-23-11

Here are some fan video highlights from Saturday’s historic US Big 4 show in Indio, California. Anthrax “Caught in a Mosh” Megadeth “Hangar 18” Slayer “Raining Blood” Metallica “Ecstasy of Gold/Creeping Death” Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax Jam “Am I Evil” Here is what MTV News had to report: One week after indie hipsters and pop […]